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Sep 20, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) recovers a fumble against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Same Old Chargers? Nightmare Start Raises Familiar Questions

The Los Angeles Chargers traveled to Orchard Park, New York, on Sunday to take on the Buffalo Bills at the new Highmark Stadium....

Brody YoungSeptember 29, 2026

Sep 20, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn questions a call during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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How Did the Jets’ Stupidity Led to Week 2 Loss This Time?

You don’t know pain until you watch a Jets game with hope in your heart. The Jets were better than the Packers in...

Jason BuechlerSeptember 23, 2026

Sep 17, 2026; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs to score a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the second half at New Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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Josh Allen’s Ruling September Again—Wake Me up in January

Josh Allen has had a remarkable start to the season, but this story has played out before. He’s put up historic, MVP-caliber numbers...

Emran ShibeshiSeptember 21, 2026

September 20, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy looks on during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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Steelers Offense Duds in Second Game of the Mike McCarthy Era

The phrase “The Standard is the Standard” soured towards the end of the Mike Tomlin era. Hiring Mike McCarthy, an offense-minded coach, was...

Jaime SuarezSeptember 21, 2026

Sep 13, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) runs with the ball for a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

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Ground and Pound Jets Offense Shows Shades of 2009

“There are only three things that can happen on a pass, and two of them are bad.” Woody Hayes’ words come from a...

Jason BuechlerSeptember 15, 2026

Sep 29, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh looks on during the first half against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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A Jets Win on Sunday Would Exorcise Demons of Saleh’s Regime

A narrative has started to circulate in the NFL that everyone who leaves the New York Jets seems to get better. Sam Darnold...

Jason BuechlerSeptember 12, 2026

Nov 16, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills linebacker Dorian Williams (42) celebrates recovering a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of the game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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Should the Bills start Dorian Williams or Kaleb Elarms-Orr Week 1?

With rosters set and the first NFL games kicking off this week, many teams still have difficult decisions to make. For the Buffalo...

Ben StakerSeptember 9, 2026

Aug 21, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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AFC 2026 Season Preview

The NFL season is just around the corner, and it’s time to give a preview of the AFC. The conference looks as competitive...

Mac PhamSeptember 7, 2026

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Steelers GM Omar Khan Drafts Better Than People Think

Preseason roster cuts have been finalized, and the NFL regular season is right around the corner. Strangely enough, online chatter has directed scrutiny...

Jaime SuarezSeptember 2, 2026

Aug 21, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

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Jets’ Stifling Preseason Defense Gives Fans Hope for 2026

It would be almost impossible for the New York Jets defense not to improve from its performance in 2025. New York finished 25th...

Jason BuechlerAugust 26, 2026

Aug 13, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) passes against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Mason Rudolph Should Not Be in Steelers’ Future QB Plans

The Pittsburgh Steelers have experienced “Quarterback Purgatory” since their 18-year franchise gunslinger Ben Roethlisberger retired after the 2021 season. After appearances by Mitchell...

Jaime SuarezAugust 26, 2026