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Sam Darnold suffers injury, limps off field after Seahawks' first drive

The Seattle Seahawks couldn't have asked for a worse start to their title-defending campaign.

Watch: Patriots rookie third-rounder Eli Raridon scores first TD of the 2026 NFL season

Sam Darnold repeats regrets about Seahawks' Super Bowl win over Patriots

Baker Mayfield's $165 million extension could come back to haunt Seahawks

Two-minute drill: Super Bowl rematch, historic 49ers-Rams game highlight Week 1 NFL slate

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 9

Russini's projected next move spells trouble for Vrabel's Pats

Dianna Russini's projected next move spells trouble for Mike Vrabel's Patriots

Vrabel's team is dealing with enough pressure as is.

Patriots' Mike Vrabel praises Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba ahead of Week 1 matchup

Patriots end Christian Gonzalez saga ahead of Super Bowl rematch

Patriots announce status of TreVeyon Henderson ahead of Week 1

The 'Starters from Super Bowl XXXVI (Patriots/Rams)' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 9

Watch: Patriots rookie scores first TD of the 2026 NFL season

Watch: Patriots rookie third-rounder Eli Raridon scores first TD of the 2026 NFL season

NFL football is back, and the New England Patriots have found a way to be the first team on the board for the 2026 NFL season.

Sam Darnold suffers injury, limps off field after Seahawks' first drive

Why Christian Gonzalez was reportedly upset with Patriots amid contract negotiations

Sam Darnold repeats regrets about Seahawks' Super Bowl win over Patriots

The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz

Sam Darnold News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL quarterbacks with passing yards in their career?

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Super Bowl-winning starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 4K-yard passer by team' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2026 NFL head coaches' quiz

How many of the NFL head coaches for Week 1 of the 2026-27 season can you name in five minutes?

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 9

Aaron Rodgers had explicit demands for one Steelers rookie

Being around an all-time great comes with major perks, but it also has some demands.

Aaron Rodgers reveals big reason he returned to Steelers for final season

Steelers' Mike McCarthy drops big Joey Porter Jr. contract update

Mike McCarthy makes a telling admission about Aaron Rodgers' role with the Steelers

The 'Most 2-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Los Angeles Rams News / Total Pro Sports / September 9

Clay Matthews opens up about transformation that left him unrecognizable

Clay Matthews opens up about his dramatic 'looksmaxxing' transformation that left him unrecognizable

Former Green Bay Packers star Clay Matthews got everyone hooked after new photos revealed a completely different look.

Packers' plan at running back revealed with Josh Jacobs situation in flux

Aaron Donald's status for Rams' Week 1 game against 49ers revealed

Sean McVay speaks out amid decision to sit Aaron Donald for Melbourne game

The '2024 NFL Week 1 starting quarterbacks' quiz

Ashton Jeanty News / Yardbarker / September 9

Positive development emerges for Raiders' Ashton Jeanty

Ashton Jeanty is back on the practice field, and that's good news for the Las Vegas Raiders as they prepare for their season opener against the Miami Dolphins.

NFL insider reveals Brock Bowers' status for Week 1 vs. Dolphins

Rams, Maxx Crosby report likely won't silence Raiders trade rumors ahead of season

Two-minute drill: Super Bowl rematch, historic 49ers-Rams game highlight Week 1 NFL slate

Three NFL Week 1 games that could change the way we see these teams

The 'NFL catch-leaders since 1990' quiz

New England Patriots News / HITC / September 9

Patriots QB Drake Maye's blunt statement before Super Bowl rematch against Seahawks in Week 1

New England Patriots QB Drake Maye shared his brutally honest thoughts about their NFL Week 1 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.

Why Super Bowl rematch could go differently for Drake Maye, Patriots

Before the rest of the NFL plays, these four teams get to answer some questions

Latest injury updates should mean even bigger role for A.J. Brown in Super Bowl rematch vs. Seahawks

Football games today: How to watch the NFL season opener with Patriots vs. Seahawks

Replacements for TreVeyon Henderson in Patriots-Seahawks matchup

The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 9

Jordan Love is unbothered by Micah Parsons' absence vs. Vikings

The Green Bay Packers will be without their top defensive player for the season opener.

Insider makes Jordan Love prediction amid absence of Josh Jacobs

Packers' plan at running back revealed with Josh Jacobs situation in flux

Justin Jefferson reveals what surprised him about Kyler Murray

Vikings' backup QB decision speaks volumes about their view of J.J. McCarthy

Kyler Murray beating J.J. McCarthy in QB battle came down to one deciding factor

The 'Most 10-sack NFL seasons' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 9

Kyler Murray beating J.J. McCarthy in QB battle came down to one deciding factor

So, why did the powers that be give Murray the start over quarterback J.J. McCarthy?

Vikings' backup QB decision speaks volumes about their view of J.J. McCarthy

Justin Jefferson reveals what surprised him about Kyler Murray

Vikings' struggles after letting Sam Darnold walk may have convinced Buccaneers to sign Baker Mayfield to $165M extension

Three NFL Week 1 games to watch for reasons nobody is talking about

The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 9

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers has opportunity to return to Super Bowl

There's a lot of buzz and talk about Aaron Rodgers being back with the Pittsburgh Steelers for one more season. This one marks the end of his NFL career.

Aaron Rodgers reveals big reason he returned to Steelers for final season

Mike McCarthy makes a telling admission about Aaron Rodgers' role with the Steelers

Aaron Rodgers had explicit demands for one Steelers rookie

Steelers' Mike McCarthy drops big Joey Porter Jr. contract update

The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

Brandon Aiyuk News / Yardbarker / September 9

Brandon Aiyuk might still land with one of two desperate teams

Aiyuk burned all bridges with the San Francisco 49ers, reportedly not rehabbing the way he was supposed to, and then blasting the team on social media time and time again.

49ers addresses George Kittle's recovery ahead of season opener

49ers' Alfred Collins suffers season-ending injury days before historic Melbourne opener

Predicting 10 future 2026 NFL headlines: QB benching, NFL records and Super Bowl LXI champion

The '2025 NFL sack leaders by team' quiz

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The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 1st-round QB by NFL team' quiz

The 'NCAA football national champions' quiz

Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker / September 9

Baker Mayfield was watching a classic Pixar movie while agreeing to extension

Baker Mayfield was watching a classic Pixar movie while agreeing to contract extension

One might think Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield said "Ka-ching" after signing a three-year, $165M contract extension on Tuesday, but he may have said "Ka-chow" instead.

Baker Mayfield's $165 million extension could come back to haunt Seahawks

Vikings' struggles after letting Sam Darnold walk may have convinced Buccaneers to sign Baker Mayfield to $165M extension

Longtime NFL agent sends fresh Lamar Jackson warning to Ravens after Baker Mayfield deal

Three NFL Week 1 games that could change the way we see these teams

The 'Multiple 4K passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 9

Vikings' mistake may have convinced Bucs to re-sign Mayfield

Vikings' struggles after letting Sam Darnold walk may have convinced Buccaneers to sign Baker Mayfield to $165M extension

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have realized they won't find many quarterbacks who are better than Mayfield. The Minnesota Vikings wish they could say the same after letting Darnold walk in 2025.

Patriots end Christian Gonzalez saga ahead of Super Bowl rematch

Joe Burrow makes strong statement about his future with Bengals

Steelers' Mike McCarthy drops big Joey Porter Jr. contract update

Why the Giants paid $12.75 million to move on from Darius Slayton

Jerry Jones puts Cowboys on notice with $30 million trade warning

Eagles DE Brandon Graham 'officially done' with playing career

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 9

Replacements for TreVeyon Henderson in Patriots-Seahawks matchup

The NFL season is finally back in full swing on Wednesday, as the Seattle Seahawks take on the New England Patriots.

Why Christian Gonzalez was reportedly upset with Patriots amid contract negotiations

Patriots' Mike Vrabel praises Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba ahead of Week 1 matchup

Why Super Bowl rematch could go differently for Drake Maye, Patriots

Seahawks have secondary depth concerns heading into 2026 season opener

Football games today: How to watch the NFL season opener with Patriots vs. Seahawks

The 'NFL active rushing leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 9

One key question for the four biggest underdogs of NFL Week 1

Here, we take a closer look at the four biggest underdogs this week and pose one question for each that could be key to pulling off an upset.

Cardinals share surprising Jeremiyah Love update ahead of Week 1

Jim Harbaugh makes his expectations clear as Chargers open a pivotal 2026 season

Three NFL Week 1 games to watch for reasons nobody is talking about

The '2025 NFL sack leaders' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / September 9

Browns to make 'inevitable' Sanders move after Watson decision

Browns to make 'inevitable' Shedeur Sanders move after Deshaun Watson decision

Sanders was statistically one of the worst quarterbacks in the NFL as a rookie.

Browns' Todd Monken shares how Shedeur Sanders must improve after Deshaun Watson decision

Three NFL Week 1 games to watch for reasons nobody is talking about

Predicting 10 future 2026 NFL headlines: QB benching, NFL records and Super Bowl LXI champion

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / September 9

NFL insider reveals Brock Bowers' status for Week 1 vs. Dolphins

The Las Vegas Raiders are gearing up for a Week 1 showdown against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. The team will be doing so without the services of star tight end Brock Bowers.

Another NFL team had interest in Maxx Crosby after failed Ravens trade

Rams, Maxx Crosby report likely won't silence Raiders trade rumors ahead of season

Three NFL Week 1 games that could change the way we see these teams

Two-minute drill: Super Bowl rematch, historic 49ers-Rams game highlight Week 1 NFL slate

The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / September 9

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels views 2026 as fresh start

Jayden Daniels knows the numbers from his second NFL season weren't pretty. He also doesn't sound interested in defending them.

Jayden Daniels' blunt Stefon Diggs assessment should excite Commanders

Commanders' Jayden Daniels shares if has regrets about playing style after injury-plagued season

Commanders are NFL’s only team missing from Top 100 player list

Three NFL Week 1 games that could change the way we see these teams

The 'Rookie passing-TD records' quiz

Washington Commanders News / Yardbarker / September 9

Daniels' blunt Diggs assessment should excite Commanders

Jayden Daniels' blunt Stefon Diggs assessment should excite Commanders

Diggs didn't arrive in Washington needing to prove he could still play.

Three NFL Week 1 games that could change the way we see these teams

Predicting 10 future 2026 NFL headlines: QB benching, NFL records and Super Bowl LXI champion

Before the rest of the NFL plays, these four teams get to answer some questions

The '6+ 1K-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 9

Baker Mayfield's $165 million extension could come back to haunt Seahawks

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is still playing on the three-year, $100.5 million contract he signed with Seattle.

Vikings' struggles after letting Sam Darnold walk may have convinced Buccaneers to sign Baker Mayfield to $165M extension

More information revealed on Buccaneers signing Baker Mayfield to extension before Week 1

Sam Darnold repeats regrets about Seahawks' Super Bowl win over Patriots

The '14-win NFL quarterbacks' quiz

Minnesota Vikings News / Yardbarker / September 9

Vikings' backup QB decision speaks volumes about their view of McCarthy

Vikings' backup QB decision speaks volumes about their view of J.J. McCarthy

McCarthy's inconsistent play when under center in 2025 — he threw for 1,632 yards with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions — caused the Vikings to change their tune on him as their future.

Justin Jefferson reveals what surprised him about Kyler Murray

Vikings' struggles after letting Sam Darnold walk may have convinced Buccaneers to sign Baker Mayfield to $165M extension

The 'Most catches in an NFL season' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL season TD-pass leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?