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The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
How many of the signal callers tabbed to start under center in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 7
Predicting 10 future 2026 NFL headlines: Quarterback benching, NFL records and Super Bowl LXI champion
We've arrived at NFL Week 1. We present to you our predictions for 10 future 2026 NFL headlines.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 7
Mike McCarthy makes a telling admission about Aaron Rodgers' role with the Steelers
Mike McCarthy replaced Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh this offseason and brought back Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback he coached for 13 seasons in Green Bay, for his second season.
The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz
Can you name the last time every NFL team selected a signal-caller in the first round of the NFL Draft?
New York Giants News / Yardbarker / September 7
Why the Giants paid $12.75 million to move on from Darius Slayton
The New York Giants released wide receiver Darius Slayton on Monday, just six days before their opener against the Dallas Cowboys.
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.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 7
Patriots' Mike Vrabel praises Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba ahead of Week 1 matchup
The New England Patriots will try to get back at the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 9.
Tennessee Titans News / Yardbarker / September 7
Titans LB Cedric Gray suffers concussion in UTV accident days before Week 1
The Tennessee Titans announced on Monday that linebacker Cedric Gray was involved in a UTV accident in Tennessee over the weekend and sustained a concussion and minor injuries.
Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker / September 7
Jim Harbaugh makes his expectations clear as Chargers open a pivotal 2026 season
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh has finished 11-6 in each of his first two seasons and lost in the wild-card round both times, most recently at New England in January. So what does this season have in store?
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 7
Three NFL Week 1 games to watch for reasons nobody is talking about
Three of them stand out because of the people involved and what this particular Sunday means for them.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 7
Three NFL Week 1 games that could change the way we see these teams
There are plenty of big games on the Week 1 schedule, but these three catch attention for a different reason.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 7
Before the rest of the NFL plays, these four teams get to answer some questions
We don't even have to wait until Sunday. The NFL season starts Wednesday night, and before the rest of the league takes the field, four teams are going to give us our first real look at what they might be this season.
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.
New York Giants News / Yardbarker / September 7
Giants cut ties with Darius Slayton in unexpected move
The New York Giants are coming up on their big debut with new head coach John Harbaugh, and changes are happening at a lightning-fast pace.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 8
Giants' chances of upsetting Cowboys in Week 1 increase after Tyler Smith injury update
Big Blue's pass-rush may leave quarterback Dak Prescott bruised in Week 1 after the Dallas Cowboys lost one of their best offensive linemen on Monday.
Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / September 7
Should Falcons give undrafted rookie QB Jack Strand a more serious look?
The Falcons have one of the worst QB situations in the NFL, and it became even bleaker on Monday.
Michael Penix Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 7
Falcons reveal Michael Penix Jr.'s Week 1 status
Penix spent the offseason recovering from an ACL injury that ended his 2025 season prematurely.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 7
Bold predictions for the 2026 NFL season
The NFL season is right around the corner, and with it comes season-long storylines to track. Here are four bold predictions for the 2026 season.
Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / September 7
Insider makes Jordan Love prediction amid absence of Josh Jacobs
The Green Bay Packers will be down two key starters for the season opener. What does it mean for quarterback Jordan Love?
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 7
Kyle Shanahan explains why he wasn't 'crushed' by Aaron Donald news
The San Francisco 49ers won't catch a break in the season opener.
Tua Tagovailoa News / Yardbarker / September 7
Falcons, Tua Tagovailoa announcement comes with big caveat
The team announced that the QB will get the nod to start in Week 1 vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers, even after a dismal training camp and preseason.
Los Angeles Rams News / Yardbarker / September 6
Rams HC Sean McVay gives big Puka Nacua update ahead of Week 1 game
The Rams are still waiting to find out if the superstar WR will be suspended by the NFL, while they also recently found out he is dealing with a psoas injury that he suffered during an August practice.
Jameis Winston News / Yardbarker / September 6
Jameis Winston has found home with Giants after signing two-year extension
Winston joined the Giants before the 2025 season as part of their quarterback room overhaul.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 6
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell signs contract extension, but does it provide him enough time to help renegotiate CBA with NFLPA?
The league's collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Players Association will end in March 2031, just as Goodell's deal expires.
Thomas Odukoya News / Yardbarker / September 6
Chiefs make interesting tight end move with Travis Kelce's future in question
The Kansas City Chiefs made a small roster move that could end up being worth watching.
College Football News / Yardbarker / September 6
Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith, Texas' Ryan Wingo highlight best Week 1 CFB performances
Each week of the college football season, Yardbarker will spotlight standout performers, some of whom will be playing on Sundays. With that in mind, here are five from Week 1.
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