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Welcome to the Quarterback Notebook, where I’ll be covering the past week in NFL quarterbacking — from the most interesting passers, plays and storylines that caught my eye while watching film this week. In this season-opening edition, we’ll be looking at how the Ravens’ new offense maximizes Lamar Jackson, breaking down Justin Herbert’s disappointing debut, and lamenting the state of the Chiefs' passing game. Let’s talk quarterbacks. It’s never too […]

In the words of Nick Wright, the "prince who was promised" is at the top of Mahomes Mountain. However, Patrick Mahomes isn't that prince. After an incredible slate of Week 1 performances, Wright's quarterback hierarchy got quite the shakeup. But only one of Josh Allen, Caleb Williams, Trevor Lawrence or Lamar Jackson can sit atop the mountain after a weekend of tremendous performances. So, who is the No. 1 quarterback […]

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City) — The Kansas City Chiefs had already gone 3-for-3 in short-yardage situations Monday night. But when they needed a yard on a fourth-and-1 early in the second half at their 40-yard line, they went to the sideline for not just two extra offensive linemen, but new nose tackle Khyiris Tonga as well. Chiefs coach Andy Reid didn't hesitate, calling for his jumbo package […]

Our weekly collection of the best of the NFL weekend is back, but with a twist this year. Instead of picking Sunday's best performers, we're picking our All-Stars from Thursday night through Monday night each week. We also have a new name, too, as we pick which players stood out at each skill position and defensive position while also highlighting the best offensive line in the league. This was not […]

The Kansas City Chiefs closed Week 1 by turning back the clock. For at least one night, they looked like the AFC West's dominant force once again. After missing the playoffs, Kansas City came out of the gates in 2026 with a dominant win over the Denver Broncos, who won 14 games and were the AFC's No. 1 seed last season. The Chiefs defense caused fits, impressively containing a capable […]

The 2026 NFL season opened with two of the NFC North's rising stars putting together performances that had the league buzzing, and Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski were paying close attention. On the debut episode of FOX Sports' "Gronk & Jules," Edelman and Gronkowski handed out their Week 1 "Employees of the Week" honors, and each host picked one star from teams in the NFC North. Edelman went with Chicago […]

When the season began, FanGraphs projected the Rays to finish last in their division and the Brewers to win 83 games. Now, with two weeks left in the regular season, the Brewers (93-57) and Rays (90-59) have already punched their tickets into the postseason and look to secure the top seeds in their respective leagues. Still, no team is infallible, and even the best clubs in baseball have their flaws. […]

Statements were made in the first 15 games of Week 1. The Seahawks and 49ers started the season with impressive victories, and then Sunday brought a plethora of points and other teams that stood out. Entering Monday night, the biggest movers this week were the 49ers, Jaguars, Bills and Bears, all of whom moved up at least three spots from my preseason rankings last week. With Week 1 behind us, […]

Mike Macdonald has not lost his touch or his mastery over the Patriots, kicking off this NFL season exactly how he finished the last one: with a statement win over New England. The Super Bowl-champion Seattle Seahawks reminded the league that they’re the team to beat by taking down the Patriots in the 2026 NFL opener. But the Seahawks were hardly the only team to announce themselves as contenders. The […]