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Let's overreact to the NFL schedule release: Tough draw for the Bears? Easy path for the Bengals?
How could strength of schedule impact postseason hopes for the Bears, Bengals and Chiefs? Does the Dolphins' slate point to them landing the top draft pick?
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Schedule release: Tracking all 32 teams and predictions
Seahawks vs. Patriots will open a season that features nine international games. Here are predictions and more.
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The Nandolorian and Kirko Chainz release the Raiders' schedule
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NFL NATION REACTS TO 2026 SCHEDULE
Seahawks schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions for reigning champions
Here is everything to know about the Seahawks' 2026 NFL schedule.
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Falcons pay tribute to ESPN with 'This is SC'-themed reveal
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Rome 'Bob Ross' Odunze paints Bears' 2026 schedule
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LOOKING AHEAD TO 2027
NFL execs predict 2027 offseason: QB carousel, George Pickens' contract, RB salary ceiling
From contract standoffs to the QB carousel and potential trades, NFL execs predicted next year's biggest stories.
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AROUND THE LEAGUE
How every rookie QB fits with his new NFL team: What's next for 10 who were drafted?
Which quarterbacks landed in perfect spots? We look at expectations, fits and roles for every drafted QB, including two first-rounders.
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The biggest remaining roster hole for every NFL team: Where all 32 could still upgrade
Even after free agency, trades and the draft, NFL teams still have at least one position that needs a boost.
'MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL'
Joe Bucks breaks down the first two months of the MNF schedule
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OFFSEASON CHATTER
Wait, why didn't my NFL team ____? Reasonable answers for 10 lingering offseason questions
Let's make sense of the Cowboys not extending George Pickens, the Steelers bypassing QB upgrades, the Dolphins not trading De'Von Achane and more.
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Aiyuk, Diggs or the rookie? Sizing up Commanders' options at WR2
Since last season, Washington has wanted to answer this question: Who will be its receiver opposite Terry McLaurin?
BETTING ON THE NFL
Early Week 1 bets and futures to target following the NFL schedule release
With the full NFL schedule out, here are early bets we like for Week 1, as well as some futures to consider.
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Schedule release: Betting odds for every Week 1 game
Spreads, moneylines and totals for each Week 1 game in the NFL, plus other highlighted matchups.
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- 🎥 2026 schedule reveals for all 32 NFL teams
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2026 NFL free agency: Ranking best players still available
Where could Aaron Rodgers and Deebo Samuel land? Let's stack the top free agents who are still available and looking for new contracts.
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Can more NFL teams copy the Rams' TE-heavy offense in 2026?
The Rams had success with tight end-heavy sets in 2025, and other teams could be trying to follow after a TE-packed Day 2 of the draft. Can it keep working?
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2026 NFL offseason: Making sense of 10 lingering questions
Let's make sense of the Cowboys not extending George Pickens, the Steelers bypassing QB upgrades, the Dolphins not trading De'Von Achane and more.
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Biggest roster holes for all 32 NFL teams following the draft
Even after free agency, trades and the draft, NFL teams still have at least one position that needs a boost. Here's one for every roster.
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NFL Power Rankings 2026: Which teams improved this offseason?
How do all 32 NFL teams stack up after free agency and the draft? Here are our early rankings for next season, plus one spot each roster got better.
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