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Five NFL stars who could have a miserable Week 1

Five NFL stars who could have a miserable Week 1

NFL stars aren't given a grace period just because it's Week 1. Unfortunately for a few of the league's biggest names, the schedule didn't exactly hand them a warm-up game.

Five NFL players who could become household names by end of Week 1
Three one-on-one NFL matchups that could decide Week 1 showdowns
Bold predictions for NFL Week 1: Josh Allen stumbles, Dolphins surprise
The 'Best completion % by NFL team' quiz
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 12
Falcons dealing with yet another QB concern before Week 1

Falcons dealing with yet another QB concern before Week 1

The Atlanta Falcons are having a shocking start to the 2026 season before even playing a game. Specifically, the quarterback position is already in a state of disarray.

Tua Tagovailoa's Falcons career may be over before he starts a game
Former NFL HC believes Tua Tagovailoa has already decided to retire
Five NFL players who could become household names by end of Week 1
Five NFL stars who could have a miserable Week 1
Five NFL rookies being thrown directly into the fire in Week 1
The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
Dallas Cowboys News / Total Pro Sports / September 12
Cowboys RB suffers season-ending injury just days before season opener

Cowboys RB suffers season-ending injury just days before season opener

The Dallas Cowboys lost their backup running back two days before Sunday night’s season opener. 

Giants' Malik Nabers shares alarming comments about status for Cowboys game
Cowboys lock receiver down through 2027 amid George Pickens uncertainty
Jerry Jones teases another big Cowboys trade
The 'Leading rushers from the 2021 NFL season' quiz
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 12
Tua Tagovailoa's Falcons career may be over before he starts a game

Tua Tagovailoa's Falcons career may be over before he starts a game

The Atlanta Falcons confirmed some expected news on Friday when they announced that veteran backup Cooper Rush will be the team's starting quarterback over Tagovailoa for this coming Sunday's Week 1 game at the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Cowboys get tough injury news right before season opener vs. Giants
Patriots making significant A.J. Brown move after concerning injury report
Cardinals receive key Jeremiyah Love update ahead of Week 1
Raiders are officially on Brock Bowers watch with latest injury update
Seahawks' Sam Darnold is dealing with an 'unusual' injury
Patrick Mahomes has three final words about his Week 1 availability
Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

There have been 22 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 4,500 yards and 15 interceptions in the same season. How many can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz
The 'Multiple 4K passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz
The '3-TD, 3-INT NFL games' quiz
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / September 12
Raiders bolster tight end room after Brock Bowers injury

Raiders bolster tight end room after Brock Bowers injury

Bowers has been a superstar whenever he’s been on the field. But unfortunately for him, it hasn’t been too often since his rookie season back in 2024.

Raiders end bizarre trend with Michael Mayer contract extension
Raiders are officially on Brock Bowers watch with latest injury update
Two stats help explain the Raiders' Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza plan
The 'Last 1K-receiver by NFL team' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker
When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 12
Former NFL HC believes Tua Tagovailoa has already decided to retire

Former NFL HC believes Tua Tagovailoa has already decided to retire

One former NFL head coach believes Tagovailoa is signaling to us all that he is ready for retirement.

Tua Tagovailoa's Falcons career may be over before he starts a game
Falcons make official Tua Tagovailoa announcement for Week 1
QB Cooper Rush to start for Falcons as Tua Tagovailoa declared out
The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 12
Five NFL rookies being thrown directly into the fire in Week 1

Five NFL rookies being thrown directly into the fire in Week 1

The NFL doesn't always give rookies time to get comfortable. 

Five NFL players who could become household names by end of Week 1
Five NFL stars who could have a miserable Week 1
Three one-on-one NFL matchups that could decide Week 1 showdowns
Bold predictions for NFL Week 1: Josh Allen stumbles, Dolphins surprise
The '2025 NFL sack leaders' quiz
Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 12
Vikings make notable move with Isaiah Rodgers ahead of season opener

Vikings make notable move with Isaiah Rodgers ahead of season opener

While people are focused on what's going on on the field, the Vikings have made a move off the field.

Why Vikings' J.J. McCarthy's demotion to QB3 was not 'a big surprise at all'
Vikings' backup QB decision speaks volumes about their view of J.J. McCarthy
Vikings' Justin Jefferson seems to address supposed work ethic concerns about Kyler Murray
The 'Best completion % by NFL team' quiz
Seattle Seahawks News / Yardbarker / September 12
Seahawks' Sam Darnold is dealing with an 'unusual' injury

Seahawks' Sam Darnold is dealing with an 'unusual' injury

All things considered, the Seattle Seahawks may have dodged a huge bullet in Week 1.  

Seahawks get massive Sam Darnold injury update
Seahawks' Drew Lock makes big admission about clutch Jaxon Smith-Njigba play in win over Patriots
10 unbelievable stats from Seahawks' Week 1 win over Patriots
Pinpointing which major Patriots-Seahawks injury is most concerning
The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 12
Patriots making expected A.J. Brown move after concerning injury report

Patriots making expected A.J. Brown move after concerning injury report

On Friday, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter shared some expected news regarding Brown's short-term status.

Patriots add familiar foe in DaQuan Jones after Week 1 disappointment
Patriots teammates send strong messages to Drake Maye after Seahawks loss
Patriots still have a lot to prove to doubters, critics
The 'Multiple 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz
College Football News / Yardbarker / September 12
Dante Moore receives high honor from NFL scouts, executives

Oregon QB Dante Moore receives high honor from NFL scouts, executives

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore decided to return to college this season instead of entering the 2026 NFL Draft.

Nick Saban's College Football Playoff criticism is right on the money
Nick Saban has blunt assessment of Big Ten: 'Then nothing'
The 'Schools to win a CFP game' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 12
Five NFL players who could become household names by end of Week 1

Five NFL players who could become household names by end of Week 1

Week 1 gives several young players the opportunity to make that introduction immediately.

Tua Tagovailoa's Falcons career may be over before he starts a game
Raiders end bizarre trend with Michael Mayer contract extension
Packers show confidence in Tucker Kraft with massive extension
The 'Rookie yards-from-scrimmage leaders' quiz
Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / September 12
Raiders end bizarre trend with Michael Mayer contract extension

Raiders end bizarre trend with Michael Mayer contract extension

Mayer have agreed on a three-year, $45 million extension with $30 million guaranteed. 

Astonishing Raiders stat emerges after Michael Mayer’s contract extension
Raiders are officially on Brock Bowers watch with latest injury update
Two stats help explain the Raiders' Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza plan
Cowboys reporter shares bold new prediction about possible trade for Raiders' Maxx Crosby
The 'NFL catch-leaders since 1990' quiz
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The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz
 The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz
The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
 The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz
Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / September 12
Packers show confidence in Tucker Kraft with massive extension

Packers show confidence in Tucker Kraft with massive extension

It's not very common to see a player coming off a torn ACL receive a massive contract extension. In the case of Kraft, though, that is exactly what took place just ahead of a Week 1 showdown against the division rival Minnesota Vikings.

Three key questions the Packers must answer against the Vikings
Packers may finally get clarity on Josh Jacobs' punishment
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst sounds confident in his big RB gamble
The '2025 NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 12
Bold predictions for NFL Week 1: Josh Allen stumbles, Dolphins surprise

Bold predictions for NFL Week 1: Josh Allen stumbles, Dolphins surprise

Week 1 of the 2026-27 NFL season is officially here, and we've cooked up three bold predictions that will make us look like fools or geniuses on Monday morning. 

Three one-on-one NFL matchups that could decide Week 1 showdowns
Deshaun Watson has major hurdle in Browns' season opener vs. Jaguars
Two stats help explain the Raiders' Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza plan
Dan Quinn reveals Jayden Daniels change no one will see on stat sheet
Giants fans will love what John Harbaugh had to say about Jaxson Dart
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11
Sean McVay under fire for playing hurting Myles Garrett

Mike Florio rips Rams' Sean McVay for playing hurting Myles Garrett vs. 49ers

Following the Los Angeles Rams' 27-7 loss to the rival San Francisco 49ers, Rams pass-rusher Myles Garrett admitted that he "was the worst version of myself that I’ve put out there" during the game. 

Garrett rips himself after dud of a Rams debut in loss to 49ers
Malik Nabers has alarming comments about status for Cowboys game
Raiders' Ashton Jeanty shares major injury update after report
Brandon Aiyuk might still land with one of two desperate teams
Patriots players who must step up during A.J. Brown's absence
Cleveland Browns News / The Spun / September 12
Michael Vick 'glad' Shedeur Sanders wasn't named starter

Michael Vick 'glad' Shedeur Sanders wasn't named starter for Browns

Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick believes it’s a good thing Shedeur Sanders didn’t win the starting job for the Cleveland Browns.

Browns OC Travis Switzer remains confident in Deshaun Watson
Browns insider shares Deshaun Watson leash update amid Shedeur Sanders speculation
Deshaun Watson has major hurdle in Browns' season opener vs. Jaguars
Three one-on-one NFL matchups that could decide Week 1 showdowns
The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most 300-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 300-yard NFL games' quiz

How many of the 34 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for at least 300 yards in 30 or more games in their career can you name in five minutes?

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11
What Kyle Shanahan contract extension means for him, 49ers

What Kyle Shanahan contract extension means for him, 49ers

Kyle Shanahan is already tied with Sean McVay as the NFL's second longest-tenured head coach, and the San Francisco 49ers seem happy to keep him around for a lot longer.

Bears reward RB D'Andre Swift ahead of Week 1 with three-year extension
Joey Porter Jr. sends contract warning to Steelers ahead of Week 1 deadline
Steelers high-priced defense has no excuse not to start season strong
Cowboys lock receiver down through 2027 amid George Pickens uncertainty
Patriots add familiar foe in DaQuan Jones after Week 1 disappointment
Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / September 12
Cowboys get tough injury news right before season opener

Cowboys get tough injury news right before season opener vs. Giants

The Dallas Cowboys are coming up on a new season and a fresh start. They weren't bad last season, boasting a 7-9 record. But they need to be better to get to the playoffs, and the team got hit with some bad injury news on Friday during practice.

How Cowboys plan to keep George Pickens from becoming 'frustrated' as he was with Steelers
Cowboys lock receiver down through 2027 amid George Pickens uncertainty
Jerry Jones teases another big Cowboys trade
Rival teams send warnings to NFL about Cowboys' Dak Prescott
The 'Leading rushers from the 2021 NFL season' quiz
Green Bay Packers News / Viral Sports News / September 12
Packers' Matt LaFleur makes telling Josh Jacobs statement

Packers' Matt LaFleur makes telling Josh Jacobs statement

Josh Jacobs remains barred from practicing or playing while the NFL reviews the case.

Packers may finally get clarity on Josh Jacobs' punishment
Three key questions the Packers must answer against the Vikings
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11
Three one-on-one NFL matchups that could decide Week 1 showdowns

Three one-on-one NFL matchups that could decide Week 1 showdowns

NFL games are not just matchups of two complete teams. They are also a series of individual one-on-one matchups that can ultimately help decide the outcome.

Bold predictions for NFL Week 1: Josh Allen stumbles, Dolphins surprise
Patriots add familiar foe in DaQuan Jones after Week 1 disappointment
Brandon Aiyuk might still land with one of two desperate teams
The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz
Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / September 11
Packers get creative to keep Bo Melton

Brian Gutekunst gets creative in order to keep Bo Melton with the Packers

Bo Melton was moved from the active roster to the practice squad without going through the waiver process. 

Aaron Rodgers will eventually return to Green Bay as a hero
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst sounds confident in his big RB gamble
Insider addresses Tucker Kraft's contract discussions with Packers
Packers may finally get clarity on Josh Jacobs' punishment
Three key questions the Packers must answer against the Vikings
The 'Most 10-sack NFL seasons' quiz
Chicago Bears News / HITC / September 11
Ben Johnson: Bears players are practicing at 'championship level'

Ben Johnson believes Bears players are practicing at 'championship level' after failing to do so last year

The Chicago Bears ended a seven-year drought to win the NFC North last season. 

Ben Johnson keeps Bears grounded amid NFL season hype
Ben Johnson, Bears expected to light fantasy football world on fire
Bears reward D'Andre Swift ahead of Week 1 with three-year extension
Bold predictions for NFL Week 1: Josh Allen stumbles, Dolphins surprise
The 'Monsters of the Midway' quiz
Seattle Seahawks News / Yardbarker / September 11
Seahawks get massive Sam Darnold injury update

Seahawks get massive Sam Darnold injury update

Pockets of Seattle Seahawks fans likely feared the worst when starting quarterback Sam Darnold went down on the opening possession of Wednesday's season opener against the New England Patriots with a hip injury.

Seahawks QB Drew Lock gets candid after stepping in for Sam Darnold in win over Patriots
10 unbelievable stats from Seahawks' Week 1 win over Patriots
Sam Darnold repeats regrets about Seahawks' Super Bowl win over Patriots
The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

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