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Top 100 Players 2026: Nos. 100–91
Cameron Jordan is No. 100 and Montez Sweat is No. 91 in the player-voted NFL Top 100 of 2026, with at least four first-time entries led by Bryce Young at No. 98.
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Falcons roll past Saints 45-24 as Bijan Robinson leads rushing
Atlanta scored 45 points and rushed for 205 yards with five touchdowns in a decisive Monday night win over New Orleans. Bijan Robinson produced 145 rushing yards and two scores, while Brian Robinson added three touchdowns.
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Skattebo: Giants used underdog label as fuel
Cam Skattebo objected to the Giants being home underdogs against Arizona, and New York answered with a 36-24 victory that moved it to 3-1 and alone atop the NFC East.
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Cowboys land Joey Porter Jr. in Steelers trade
Dallas acquired cornerback Joey Porter Jr. from Pittsburgh for a 2028 second-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick. The trade ends his unresolved extension situation with the Steelers and sends him to the Cowboys after he missed Pittsburgh’s first three games.
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Zay Flowers is a Week 4 fantasy WR question
NFL.com’s Matt Okada published a Week 4 wide receiver Start ’Em, Sit ’Em column for the 2026 season. The supplied source text raises a question about Zay Flowers’ efficiency with Baltimore but does not include the author’s final.
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Jaylen Warren makes case for more Steelers touches
Jaylen Warren turned 20 touches into a career-best 176 yards from scrimmage against Cincinnati, strengthening the case for a larger role in Pittsburgh’s backfield.
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Giants GM on Skattebo backflip: ‘I’d rather him not do that’
Joe Schoen said the Giants have discussed Cam Skattebo’s botched backflip and would prefer the running back avoid the stunt so close to training camp. Skattebo is cleared, handling a full workload and has worked as New York’s No. 1 back in.
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A.J. Brown says he has learned 90% of Patriots offense
A.J. Brown says he is close to having Josh McDaniels’ Patriots offense down, with his focus shifting toward daily execution and chemistry with quarterback Drake Maye.
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Features
Seven Teams Still Seeking a Super Bowl-Era MVP
Seven NFL franchises still lack a Super Bowl-era AP MVP. Here are the verified 2026 candidates for each team, their award paths, and the hurdles separating a long shot from a realistic case.
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Texans Co-Founder Janice McNair Dies at 89
Janice McNair, co-founder and senior chair of the Houston Texans, died at 89. Her legacy includes returning the NFL to Houston, civic leadership, and more than $500 million in family philanthropy.
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NFL Top 100 of 2026: Nos. 80–77
A.J. Brown, Travis Kelce, Josh Sweat, and Baker Mayfield occupy Nos. 80 through 77 in the 2026 NFL Top 100. See their verified 2025 production, ranking movement, and the takeaway for each player.
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James Cook vows to help Bills clear Super Bowl hump in 2026
James Cook, who has experienced four straight postseason losses with Buffalo, says the Bills control their destiny and vows to 'do something special' as the team targets a Super Bowl breakthrough in 2026.
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Snowden suspended 3 games; NFL.com roundup brings multiple roster
Dallas defensive end Charles Snowden will miss the first three games of the 2026 regular season after a league suspension, NFL.com reports. The site’s daily roundup also flagged updates around the league involving teams and players from Seattle, Buffalo and Tampa Bay.
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NFL trims Combine-to-free-agency window in 2026-27 calendar
The league published its list of key timeline points for the 2026-27 cycle, including a notable reduction in the interval between the Scouting Combine and the opening of free agency in 2027. The calendar change could reshape pre-draft evaluations and front-office planning.
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49ers ink Gracen Halton; ex-Panthers GM exits Commanders
The San Francisco 49ers have added defensive tackle Gracen Halton on a rookie contract, while Washington announced the departure of an ex-Carolina Panthers general manager from its front office. NFL.com's transaction hub has the latest offseason updates.
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Player News
Are the 49ers overrated in 2026?
An analyst argued the San Francisco 49ers enter 2026 as the league’s most overrated team, projecting they may only win six or seven games. Concerns center on an aging roster, durability questions and a punishing NFC West that could expose thin depth.
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Rodgers: McCarthy offense 'familiar' in Pittsburgh
Aaron Rodgers says the offense Mike McCarthy is installing in Pittsburgh feels familiar to him, calling it "stuff that we used to run." McCarthy, meanwhile, is leaning on proven concepts rather than wholesale change as he prepares to reboot a long-struggling Steelers attack.
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Jaydon Blue says he's 'ready to go' after tough rookie year
After a quiet rookie season that he admits fell short of expectations, Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue says he's learned from the experience and is prepared to be a complementary, explosive option alongside Javonte Williams.
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Rankings
Top 100 Players of 2026, Nos. 90-81: Ramsey, Wagner see slight sl
The players-voted Top 100 Players of 2026 continues with Nos. 90-81. This installment features small drops for established veterans while several ascending names appear in the list.
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Lions release Terrion Arnold after arrest
The Detroit Lions announced Monday they have released cornerback Terrion Arnold following his recent arrest on eight felony charges tied to a February robbery and kidnapping in Tampa, Florida.
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Rams Topped as Seahawks’ Top Challenger
NFL analyst Jacob Infante identified the Los Angeles Rams as the primary obstacle to a Seattle Seahawks repeat. We break down why the Rams make sense as a top challenger and what the Seahawks must address to defend their title.
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Using 2026 Strength of Schedule in Your Fantasy Draft
Sharp Football’s 2026 fantasy strength-of-schedule data just dropped. Here’s how to interpret it for draft-day positioning, which positions move most with opponent quality, and practical roster moves to exploit soft and brutal matchups.
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Caley: Stroud made progress in 2025
After a rough, four-interception playoff finish, Texans offensive coordinator Nick Caley says C.J. Stroud made meaningful gains during the 2025 season and that improvement has carried into the offseason ahead of 2026.
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Allen: 'A lot of new' — Lombardi pursuit stays the focus in 2026
Josh Allen acknowledged Buffalo is entering a different phase in 2026, calling it 'a lot of new,' but reiterated the franchise's primary objective remains winning a Lombardi Trophy as the team prepares for the coming season.
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Seahawks top 2026 roster list over Rams
Pro Football Network’s Hot List places the Seattle Seahawks ahead of the Los Angeles Rams as the NFL’s best roster on paper for 2026, arguing roster continuity outweighs pure star power. Here’s why that distinction matters and what to watch this offseason.
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Gardner-Johnson rebuts 'cancer' tag
New Buffalo safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson — now with his sixth NFL team — rejected suggestions he's been a disruptive presence and said he expects to help the Bills compete for more than one Super Bowl.
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Features
Five NFL Narratives That Could Flip in 2026
Joe Burrow's health, C.J. Stroud's response season and the Giants' new direction could reshape how several teams and players are viewed in 2026.
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Features
2026 NFL Schedule Grid Notes
The 2026 NFL schedule grid is set for all 272 regular-season games. Here are the biggest team notes, primetime counts, rough closing stretches and road-start quirks to know.
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Rankings
2026 NFL Strength of Schedule
The Lions have the easiest 2026 NFL schedule by projected win totals, while the Cardinals, Dolphins, Panthers, Cowboys and Rams face the hardest paths.
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NFL Top 100 First-Time Candidates
The NFL Top 100 returns on X on June 22. Here are seven players who should debut in the 2026 countdown, from Drake Maye and Jaxon Smith-Njigba near the top to Devin Lloyd in the final stretch.
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Features
Five teams set up for a 2026 turnaround
Free agency is never a guarantee, but it can change the tone of a franchise in a hurry. The point is not to crown offseason winners in March.
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Texans Trade for David Montgomery
Houston reportedly acquired David Montgomery from Detroit as the Texans prepare for a likely split with Joe Mixon.
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Lynch: Mac Jones Trade Would Take Big Offer
49ers GM John Lynch says San Francisco values Mac Jones and would only move him for a strong return.
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Cowboys lock in Javonte Williams with new deal
Dallas agreed to a three-year, $24 million extension with RB Javonte Williams, including $16 million guaranteed, after his breakout 2025 season.
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Browns tab Mike Rutenberg to replace Jim Schwartz
Cleveland is hiring Atlanta Falcons defensive pass game coordinator Mike Rutenberg as its new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported Monday.
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Giants add Brian Callahan to guide Jaxson Dart
The Giants are reportedly hiring former Titans head coach Brian Callahan as QB coach, adding another experienced voice to help Jaxson Dart take a Year 2 jump.
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Super Bowl LX draws nearly 125M viewers
NBC Sports’ broadcast of Super Bowl LX delivered one of the biggest television audiences in U.S. history, averaging 124.9 million viewers across NBC, Peacock, Telemundo, NBC Sports Digital, and NFL+ (official live + same-day Nielsen Big Data + Panel).
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Tom Brady Rejoins the Patriots’ Corner With a Message
With the New England Patriots chasing what would be a record-setting seventh Super Bowl win — and their first title run without Bill Belichick or Tom Brady — Brady became part of the storyline this week for a reason that had nothing to do with the field.
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Features
7 Head Coach Hires That Shape 2026
Multiple franchises are making the same bet: pair a coach with a clear offensive identity (or a defensive culture reset) and force a faster turnaround than the traditional 2–3 year build.
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Bills Promote Joe Brady to Head Coach
Buffalo is keeping its Josh Allen-era continuity intact, promoting offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach on a five-year deal.
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Jets Staff Shakeup + DC Search
The Jets reportedly fired several assistants under new head coach Aaron Glenn as the team continues its search for a new defensive coordinator. New York is looking for an aggressive, pressure-based identity after a rough 2025 season on defense.
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Adam Thielen Calls It a Career
Former Pro Bowl wide receiver Adam Thielen has retired after 13 NFL seasons, closing the book on a career that began as an undrafted free agent and ended with one final playoff run.
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Stephen Ross Rejects $15B Dolphins Sale
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross says he rejected a nearly $15 billion offer to sell the franchise, outlining a succession plan that keeps ownership in the family amid a turbulent Miami offseason.
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Features
Top 10 Best-Selling NFL Jerseys in 2025
Josh Allen’s 2024 MVP win didn’t just boost his legacy — it boosted his merch, too. According to the NFLPA, the Bills QB owned the No. 1 best-selling jersey of the 2025 regular season, outpacing the entire league in NFL Shop sales.
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2026 Playoff Bracket: Divisional Round Set
Wild Card Weekend is officially over, and the Divisional Round schedule is locked. Here are the matchups, dates, times, and a quick recap of how Houston punched its ticket with a road win over Pittsburgh.
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Kyle Pitts Shines' With 3 TD Game
Kyle Pitts’ long-awaited breakout might finally be the beginning, not the exception. For four seasons, Kyle Pitts has lived in the uncomfortable space between expectation and reality.
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Abdul Carter Happy To Be Benched by Giants
New York’s rookie defender Abdul Carter acknowledged this week that he’s still learning how to navigate life in the league after being sidelined for the opening quarter of Monday’s loss.
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Jets-Cowboys Deadline Deals
The Jets went full rebuild mode and basically hit the reset button. They moved two of their top defensive stars, Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, in huge trades.
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