Eric Smithling

NFL pressure-cooker ratings: Who's feeling the most heat on all 32 teams?

Rare accolade shows Saints headed in right direction

For the first time in a long time, the New Orleans Saints have a future worth looking forward to.

The Big Five: NFL’s biggest surprises of the 2025 season — for better or worse

The 2025 NFL season has already produced unexpected plot twists, with projected playoff teams struggling and preseason afterthoughts becoming the talk of the town.

Garrett Nussmeier, LaNorris Sellers can change their 2025 narratives in Week 7

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier and South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers entered the season as part of a hyped 2026 NFL Draft class, but neither has lived up to expectations.

Bengals' panic move won't stop downward spiral

The Bengals have lost three consecutive games by an average of 25.3 points per game.

Insider shares one offensive change Bears could implement following early bye

Currently last in the tough NFC North, the Bears still have an excellent opportunity to rise in the standings heading into the back half of the schedule.

'MNF' takeaways: It's time to take the Jaguars seriously

The Jacksonville Jaguars stunned the Kansas City Chiefs at home, 31-28, on "Monday Night Football" to cap Week 5. Here's our instant reaction.

Keon Coleman benching a step back for Bills second-year wideout

Keon Coleman was supposed to fill the Buffalo Bills' void at wide receiver, but five games into his second season, he's presented as many problems as answers.

Concern for Saquon Barkley raised with Eagles’ latest injury report

The problems keep piling on the Philadelphia Eagles.  One day after suffering their first loss of the season, the Eagles issued a troubling injury list.

Five worst NFL Week 5 performances: Inexplicable Cardinals loss should lead to big changes

If there was any doubt, several teams and players delivered frights on Sunday, and these are the ones that left the biggest mark.

Arch Manning, Texas must recalibrate season expectations after flop vs. Florida

It's time for the Associated Press No. 9 Texas Longhorns to embrace their new reality.

Stunning loss to previously winless UCLA should put James Franklin on hot seat at Penn State

Penn State has reached the point of no return. 

CFB Week 6 winners, losers: Miami may be the best team in the country

With a memorable Week 6 in the books, here are the winners and losers from the weekend in college football.

Fox broadcaster, former NFL QB Mark Sanchez stabbed during late-night Indianapolis incident

Mark Sanchez was stabbed during a late-night incident in Indianapolis this weekend.

SP Bryan Woo's absence could be hard for Mariners to overcome

The Seattle Mariners have already received a blow before their postseason even begins. 

Saints injury could put unexpected rookie in Week 5 starting role

A New Orleans Saints rookie from the Louisville Cardinals could get his first career start in Week 5.

One positive development from each NFL franchise (even the bad teams)

October is National Positive Attitude Month, so this week, Yardbarker's NFL writers assembled to identify one positive development each NFL team has seen so far this season. 

Ravens hit with significant injury bug heading into crucial Week 5 game

On Wednesday, the Ravens were without eight players due to injury at practice.

Five undefeated CFB teams most likely to lose in Week 6

Entering October, 20 undefeated teams remain in FBS. That number will shrink this weekend, but by how much? Here are five programs most vulnerable to losing their first game of the season in Week 6.

Five players who can make Heisman statements in Week 6

The 2026 Heisman race is as wide open as any in recent memory. 

CFB insider shares how underwhelming Arch Manning has shaped NFL scouting opinions

Manning's play has raised concerns over the first month of the season. 

'MNF' takeways: Jets appear headed in wrong direction under first-year head coach

The Miami Dolphins moved into the win column on Monday. Here are our takeaways from their 27-21 win on "Monday Night Football" over the division-rival New York Jets.

Dolphins receive huge blow with devastating Tyreek Hill injury

Just when the Miami Dolphins had something go right, they lost their most explosive offensive weapon against the division rival New York Jets.

Three NBA teams that could outperform expectations in 2025-26

With only three weeks to go before the season begins, we're taking a look at three teams that could surpass expectations over the next seven months.

Five worst NFL Week 4 performances: Dismal start should be final straw for veteran AFC North QB

The first month of the NFL regular season is almost in the books, and some players and teams ended September on the wrong foot. Here are the five worst performances from Week 5.