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The Kansas City Chiefs have signed their second-round pick, edge rusher R Mason Thomas, to his rookie contract. Thomas, the 40th overall selection, inked a four-year deal worth an estimated $12.2 million. This signing brings the total of signed second-round picks this year to 26 out of 32
We spent so much time earlier this year thinking and talking and writing about the 2026 NFL Draft . It makes sense, given that for most of the offseason, we didn't know who would be drafted where or how they would affect their new teams. Even now that they've been drafted, we've only had a short while to figure out who fits best and what we should expect from them as rookies. But that doesn't mean we should just push the 2025 draft class aside. The players selected just last year will have a significant impact on their teams in 2026, for obvious reasons. In the space below, we're going to look at 15 players taken fairly early in the draft, detail the biggest questions facing them in Year 2 and examine what the answers might mean for their respective teams. Ward had one of the worst supporting casts in the NFL last season. His pass-catchers couldn't get open and struggled to actually catch the ball when they did. The offensive line was seemingly broken for most of the year. Tennessee addressed the first part of that equation by signing Wan'Dale Robinson and drafting Carnell Tate with the No. 4 overall pick. But did the Titans do enough on the offensive line to make sure Ward has enough time to find his targets down the field? We'll find out in September. Hunter lasted only seven weeks before suffering a non-contact knee injury that knocked him out for the rest of his rookie season. Given his size and workload, there will always be questions about whether he can hold up long term. But there are also questions about where he'll actually play on a down-to-down and week-to-week basis . Before he got hurt, the Jaguars started shifting his usage to make him more of a wide receiver than a cornerback, according to Pro Football Focus. But entering this season, the Jags have Brian Thomas Jr. , Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington at receiver and not quite as much strong depth in the defensive backfield. Will his snaps now lean more toward the defensive side of the ball? And if so, how much will he actually contribute as a receiver? Carter finished 12th in the NFL with 66 pressures, according to Tru Media. He also ranked 46th in pressure rate out of 271 players who rushed the passer 100 times or more. But because Carter converted just four of his pressures into sacks, he checked in 211th among that group in sack-to-pressure ratio. That's not something you'd expect to continue for someone who showed such a strong ability to get near the quarterback. Can he finish the job more often in Year 2? For most of his rookie season, Campbell was a solid if relatively unspectacular left tackle. He checked in 39th out of 85 qualified tackles in PFF's pass-blocking grades from Weeks 1 through 12. But after suffering a knee injury that kept him out for about a month, Campbell struggled badly. He finished dead last out of 81 qualified tackles in pass-blocking grade and allowed 15 pressures in four games. His short arms meant people were skeptical of his ability to stick at tackle, and the struggles down the stretch exacerbated those concerns. We'll find out quickly how much of those struggles were injury-related and how much were about him perhaps needing to play another position. Jeanty averaged just 3.7 yards per carry as a rookie, with a 41% rushing success rate. He caught 55 passes but finished 56th among 66 running backs who ran at least 100 routes in yards per target. Like Ward, Jeanty experienced a terrible situation during his rookie season, working behind a decrepit offensive line in perhaps the worst offensive environment in the league. With Klint Kubiak, Tyler Linderbaum and more in the fold, things should be better this year. Can Jeanty's production follow? McMillan had a terrific rookie season, catching 70 passes for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns. He finished the year with a very solid 1.86 yards per route run average, which was 32nd in the NFL. Generally, star receivers get about 2.00 yards per route. Can McMillan take a s [... truncated ...]
The Carolina Panthers face a challenging third quarter of their schedule, starting with division rivals and strong opponents. They will face the New Orleans Saints, who have significantly bolstered their offense with additions like Travis Etienne Jr., Noah Fant, Jordyn Tyson, and Oscar Delp, despite losing Demario Davis. The Panthers also have a tough matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, who have made changes at head coach and added key players like Maxx Crosby and Trey Hendrickson on defense, while also bringing in offensive linemen Olaivavega Ioane and Zion Young. Despite the Ravens' talent, the Panthers are desperate for a win on their home field
Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here . NFL Coach of the Year odds were high on Mike Vrabel entering last year, and he delivered, guiding the New England Patriots all the way to the Super Bowl. Looking forward to a new season, a similar storyline is emerging, with DraftKings favoring John Harbaugh as he begins his first campaign as head coach of the New York Giants . With Harbaugh listed at +600 to win Coach of the Year — an award he captured in 2019 with Baltimore — here’s a look at the latest NFL odds for the 2026–27 season. Coach Preseason Win Total (O/U) John Harbaugh 7.5 +600 Jesse Minter 10.5 +800 Robert Saleh 6.5 +1000 Kellen Moore 7.5 +1200 Joe Brady 10.5 +1400 Todd Monken 6.5 +1400 Mike McCarthy 8.5 +1600 Kevin Stefanski 7.5 +1800 Brian Schottenheimer 8.5 +1800 Klint Kubiak 5.5 +2000 Odds as of 5-19-2026. Odds from DraftKings, one of our best betting apps . Sign up with our DraftKings promo code , or get one of our other sportsbook promos . Here is a look at the opening odds for NFL Coach of the Year. John Harbaugh (+500) opened as the betting favorite. John Harbaugh (+500) Jesse Minter (+750) Joe Brady (+950) Robert Saleh (+950) Kellen Moore (+1200) Mike McCarthy (+1200) Kevin Stefanski (+1400) Brian Schottenheimer (+1400) Jim Harbaugh (+1600) Todd Monken (+2000) Klint Kubiak (+2200) Ben Johnson (+2200) Aaron Glenn (+2200) Matt LaFleur (+2200) Dan Campbell (+2500) Shane Steichen (+2500) Liam Coen (+2500) Kevin O'Connell (+3000) Jeff Hafley (+3000) Dan Quinn (+4000) Demeco Ryans (+4000) Zac Taylor (+4000) Sean McVay (+4000) The New Orleans Saints caught fire at the end of last season, winning four of their last five games. With a full season of Tyler Shough under center, Kellen Moore could see this team take a big step forward in his second year as the Saints’ HC. Based on last season’s win-loss records, the New Orleans Saints are set to have the second-easiest schedule in the NFL this season. New Orleans could quietly emerge as a contender to win the NFC South, a title it hasn’t claimed since 2020. COY Pick: Kellen Moore (+1200 at DraftKings) NFL MVP odds NFL OPOY odds NFL DPOY odds NFL ROY odds There has not been a back-to-back Coach of the Year winner since 1982 and 1983 (Joe Gibbs). There have been 13 multiple winners of the Coach of the Year award, with three coaches (Don Shula, Chuck Knox, Bill Belichick) taking it home 3+ times. Only one man has won NFL Coach of the Year honors despite his team finishing below .500 in the standings that season (Jimmy Johnson in 1990). A quick look at the NFL COY winners since 2000. Year NFL COY Award Winner 2025 Mike Vrabel 2024 Kevin O'Connell 2023 Kevin Stefanski 2022 Brian Daboll 2021 Mike Vrabel 2020 Kevin Stefanski 2019 John Harbaugh 2018 Matt Nagy 2017 Sean McVay 2016 Jason Garrett 2015 Ron Rivera 2014 Bruce Arians 2013 Ron Rivera 2012 Bruce Arians 2011 Jim Harbaugh 2010 Bill Belichick 2009 Marvin Lewis 2008 Mike Smith 2007 Bill Belichick 2006 Sean Payton 2005 Lovie Smith 2004 Marty Schottenheimer 2003 Bill Belichick 2002 Andy Reid 2001 Dick Jauron 2000 Jim Haslett This article originally appeared on Covers.com , read the full article here and view our best betting sites or check out our top sportsbook promos
With the No. 8 overall pick of this year’s draft, the Saints added a player who should be able to make a major impact on their offense in receiver Jordyn Tyson. A two-time, first-team All-Big 12 honoree, Tyson’s skillset and tape have been impressive to New Orleans quarterback Tyler Shough. “I think his body control and his separation is what stands out to me ,” Shough said on Monday, via NewOrleans.football. “I think he’s an elite separator and also, his hands have been really exciting to see kind of close up now. He’s so sure-handed. He’s got this great kind of feel. He’s very friendly to the quarterback, I would say. And, obviously, his big-play ability is what shows up all over tape. “So, we’re still very early on in the process, and, I think, more than anything, just getting on the same page with the playbook. He’s doing a really good job of that. I think he’s really smart. So, we’re excited to keep going with him.” Though he missed a few games with a hamstring injury last year, Tyson was still a first-team All-Big 12 honoree for the second consecutive season. He caught 61 passes for 711 yards with eight TDs in 2025
The Saints open the 2026 season on the road against the Detroit Lions . Historically a bottom feeder, the Lions have been one of the best teams in the NFL over the past few seasons. This is largely due to… a bunch of former Saints . Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell served as the Saints’ Tight End’s Coach and Assistant Head Coach under Sean Payton from 2016-20. New York Jets Head Coach Aaron Glenn served as the Defensive Coordinator for the Lions from 2021-24 and was a critical ingredient to the success of those teams. Glenn was also a Saints staff member under the Payton regime serving as the Defensive Back’s Coach from 2016-20 as well. Even a lot of the core Lions players for the early 2020s were former Saints such as Alex Anzalone , CJ Gardner-Johnson, and Teddy Bridgewater . Although most of those guys are not with the Lions anymore, this game still intrigues me. Dan Campbell is a Sean Payton disciple. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to infer that the culture that Campbell has built in Detroit likely resembles the culture of the Sean Payton era Saints. This culture has resulted in them developing a reputation as a playoff-contending franchise. Week 1 will be an immediate statement game opportunity for the Saints. If they come out Week 1 and pop the Lions on the road, it will basically be the equivalent to taking out a megaphone and announcing that “Kellen Moore and Tyler Shough have arrived! The Saints are back!” The very next week, the Saints are faced with another game behind enemy lines against the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens are another franchise with a reputation as a respectable playoff contender, year in and year out. There is no sugar coating it, these first two games are tough. There is a serious threat of starting 0-2. Over the offseason, the Ravens fired Head Coach John Harbaugh after 18 seasons. It will be interesting to see these new-look Ravens under first year Head Coach Jesse Minter, as they attempt to bounce back from a disappointing 8-9 2025 campaign. They still have arguably the best Quarterback in the world, Lamar Jackson , at the helm. Minter has a defensive background which is the side of the ball that Ravens struggled the most with in 2025. Overall, this is a franchise that has a history of consistency and winning football games ever since they became the Baltimore Ravens in 1996. As a Saints fan, this game being the second of a two-game road streak to start the season concerns me. However, they say iron sharpens iron. This will be a great trial by fire opportunity for a Saints team that is dealing with the highest preseason expectations that they’ve had in years. I am excited to see how they handle it. This is the game that I am most excited for, by far. The Saints have not played in a prime time game since that humiliating 33-10 loss to Sean Payton’s Denver Broncos on the night where they inducted Drew Brees into the Saints Hall of Fame in 2024. The team was not given a single primetime opportunity for the entirety of the 2025 season. Looking ahead to 2026, we got treated to a banger. Week 4, the Saints will host their archrival Atlanta Falcons in the Superdome on Monday Night Football. On this night, the game presentation will commemorate the 20 year anniversary of the iconic “Domecoming” game. I shouldn’t have to explain why this game makes this list. It’s a divisional game, it’s on prime time, it will honor a super historic and meaningful part of Saints history, and (to top it all off) it’s against the Falcons. Those dirty birds swept the Saints last season, as I’m sure every member of the Who Dat Nation is acutely aware of. It’s time for the Saints to get their “get back.” This game has so many layers to it, it’s hard not to be excited. I’m just realizing that I chose four of the first five games on the schedule. That was not intentional. Hey, I guess that’s just how the cookie crumbles. The Vikings have been a really good team under Head Coach Kevin O’Connell. In 2024, they boasted a 14-3 r [... truncated ...]
The NFL has made it clear that it intends to engineer memorable matchups for the opening week of the season, saving its prime-time slots for marquee teams. Sometimes, though, the most captivating results come from unexpected games. Might there be the equivalent of the New England Patriots ' 2024 toppling of the Cincinnati Bengals ahead this fall? The league has mostly embraced level matchups for the opening week, but there are still a few opportunities for a true surprise. With the full 2026 NFL schedule released , we took a look at the three seemingly most lopsided matchups and evaluated each on its upset potential on a scale from 1-10. Coming off a disappointing 9-8 campaign, the Lions have the look - and favorable schedule setup - of a team poised to make a postseason return. But there's plenty for Detroit to sort out in the early going. A reshuffled offensive line will flip All-Pro offensive tackle Penei Sewell to Jared Goff 's blind side, allowing first-round rookie Blake Miller to step in at right tackle. There's also a new play-caller coming from the outside in offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. The Saints, who won four of their final five games last season, could capitalize on any early friction. Brandon Staley's defense made significant strides over the course of last year, finishing the season sixth in yards allowed per play. With sizable investments in running back Travis Etienne Jr. and offensive guard David Edwards, a languishing ground game could come to life. And with first-round receiver Jordyn Tyson in tow, an aerial attack helmed by promising second-year signal-caller Tyler Shough should be a good deal more threatening to opposing defenses. Upset potential: 5. Detroit faceplanted in its opener last season, with issues along both lines coming to the forefront. New Orleans isn't nearly as formidable on either side as the Green Bay Packers were last September, but the Lions still might require some time to coalesce. The Saints would need several elements to break their way to pull off the upset, including an advantage in the turnover battle to offset issues with the pass rush and secondary. But Kellen Moore's team could be a bit overlooked heading into the coach's second year, and this group could have enough to keep pace with the Lions. There's a good deal of familiarity between these two regimes, which last April orchestrated the draft trade centered on Travis Hunter Jr. and later reconvened for a swap of cornerbacks at the trade deadline. Little else, however, binds Jacksonville and Cleveland, with the former having made a nine-win improvement in coach Liam Coen's first year while the latter continued to flounder. Might new coach Todd Monken help the Browns chart a new course right away? It's a tall order, but change should do the offense some good, even if the outlook at quarterback remains inauspicious. Maintaining composure will be a key early challenge for a unit with so many new pieces, and the Jaguars - who ranked second in the NFL with 31 takeaways in 2025 - will surely pounce on any missteps. Cleveland's defense could be more volatile after Jim Schwartz's departure, but Myles Garrett 's presence alone will continue to alter game plans. Upset potential: 2. A Week 1 road triumph against a playoff team seems mighty lofty for a team that's heavily reliant on first- and second-year players. Though Jacksonville's defensive front doesn't inspire much fear, a Cleveland offensive line featuring five new starters likely won't find its footing right away. And with a well-orchestrated rushing attack, the Jaguars seem less prone than other teams to having their game plan wrecked by Garrett. The only thing rougher for Arizona than its social media team's schedule release video was the opening slate itself. The NFC West cellar-dweller's September setup features trips to Los Angeles and San Francisco sandwiching a home date with the defending champion Seattle Seahawks . A rout by the Chargers could be a sig [... truncated ...]
SeatGeek is the official NFL Ticketing Partner of the New York Post. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. There’s optimism in the air in the Big Easy. After starting the year 2-10, Tyler Shough and the New Orleans Saints finished 2025 strong winning four of their last five games to wrap the year with a 6-11 record. “We feel great with Tyler,” head coach Kellen Moore said at the end of the 2025 season. “Tyler has done an awesome job through this entire process, he’s gotten a ton better, taken advantage of a bunch of opportunities and we’re excited to have a full offseason to build on.” To make sure Shough has the proper support, Kellen Moore’s scrappy club brought in high-profile free agents like versatile running back Travis Etienne Jr. , powerful guard David Edwards, gritty linebacker Kaden Elliss , depth defensive tackle John Ridgeway III and insurance tight end Noah Fant . Exciting draft picks Jordyn Tyson, Christen Miller, Oscar Delp , Jeremiah Wright and Bryce Lance round out the offseason shakeup. They’ll join the returning Shough, Bryan Bresee , Kool-Aid McKinstry , Demario Davis and Carl Granderson on the re-tooled roster. Best of all, Yahoo! Sports reports that the Saints have the second-easiest schedule of all 32 teams based on 2025 records. It won’t be a total walk in the park, though. Notable (and formidable) opponents set to visit The Black and Gold at their home Caesars Superdome include Fernando Mendoza’s Las Vegas Raiders (Sept. 27), Kyler Murray ’s Minnesota Vikings (Oct. 11), Bryce Young ’s Carolina Panthers (Nov. 15), Jordan Love’s Green Bay Packers (Dec. 6) and Baker Mayfield ’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the last home game of the season either on Jan. 9 or 10. If you’d like to join the Who Dat Nation and see Moore’s new-and-improved squad live, tickets are available for all eight New Orleans Saints 2026 home games at Caesars Superdome on SeatGeek. SeatGeek is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. Not familiar with SeatGeek? They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. For those who prefer to pick and choose the home games that make the most sense for you to attend, we’re here for you, too. Below, you’ll find a list of all upcoming New Orleans Saints home games at Caesars Superdome, including dates, start times and opponents. New Orleans Saints home game dates Raiders vs. Saints Sunday, Sep. 27, at 3:25 p.m. Falcons vs. Saints Monday, Oct. 5, at 7:15 p.m. Vikings vs. Saints Sunday, Oct. 11, at noon Browns vs. Saints Sunday, Nov. 8, at noon Panthers vs. Saints Sunday, Nov. 15, at noon Packers vs. Saints Sunday, Dec. 6, at noon Cardinals vs. Saints Sunday, Dec. 27, at noon Buccaneers vs. Saints Jan. 9 or 10 at TBD If you think you might find yourself traveling with the Saints this year, here’s where you can find them on the road once the 2026 season begins. New Orleans Saints away game dates Saints vs. Lions Sunday, Sept. 13 at Ford Field in Detroit , MI Saints vs. Ravens Sunday, Sept. 20 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD Saints vs. Giants Sunday, Oct. 18 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ Saints vs. Steelers Sunday, Oct. 25 at Stade de France, Paris, FR Saints vs. Bears Sunday, Nov. 22 at Soldier Field in Chicago , IL Saints vs. Bengals Sunday, Nov. 29 at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH Saints vs. Panthers Sunday, Dec. 13 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC Saints vs. Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 20 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL Saints vs. Falcons Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA There is no shortage of ways to watch Saints games live from the comfort of your own home this season. You can find Moore’s mighty squad on ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC and N [... truncated ...]
The New Orleans Saints’ 2026 schedule has been officially released. With the release, sports books have begun releasing their odds, with the black and gold entering 2026 as underdogs in 12 of their 17 matchups. Despite entering as underdogs in the majority of their games, sportsbooks are listing the Saints’ win total at 7.5 for the season. The Saints were granted one of the easiest strength-of-schedule for the upcoming season. While an estimated easier schedule in 2026, there are still tough stretches. The Saints open the season in back-to-back games on the road against tough opponents in the Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens . Through weeks 10-14, sandwiched between two NFC South matchups with the Carolina Panthers , the Saints will visit the Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals in back-to-back games before hosting the Green Bay Packers . Despite the lack of confidence in the Saints outside the building, there’s plenty of optimism for fans of the black and gold. After a breakout stretch at the end of the season for quarterback Tyler Shough, Kellen Moore and the Saints’ front offense completely revamped the offense, signing big-name free agents in Travis Etienne and David Edwards while investing the eighth overall pick on receiver help, drafting Jordy Tyson. The Saints, at a minimum, will be an exciting team to watch in 2026, but they are favorites in just five games this season, and a win total set at 7.5 is on the safer side. Playing against the weak NFC South twice a year, facing teams such as the Las Vegas Raiders , the Cleveland Browns , and the Arizona Cardinals should warrant a bigger win expectation. Still, back-to-back seasons failing to reach .500 have oddsmakers skeptical. When doing our most recent win totals at Canal Street Chronicles, I was a bit more skeptical than my peers but remained with an optimistic prediction, placing the Saints 9-8. While there are significant stretches and matchups the Saints will be heavy underdogs for, a second year for Shough and Moore could be the big turnaround most fans of the black and gold are expecting. The NFL lives by “any given Sunday,” and who enters as the favorite and underdog doesn’t always equate to the final score. This could be true for both the Saints as the favorites and the underdogs. In 2026, they’ll steal games they appear to be completely outclassed in, and they’ll lose to teams who are tanking. Despite this, the hard reality that New Orleans opens the season as favorites in just five games this season still shows the media is not yet as high on Shough as the fanbase and front office are
The 2026 regular season schedule was officially released on Thursday night for all 32 NFL teams. For the Baltimore Ravens, this year’s schedule announcement was highly anticipated as the franchise enters a new-look era under head coach Jesse Minter. How does each game on the schedule shape up? Let’s run through all 17 matchups and break them down. The Ravens open their season on the road for the third straight season, this time traveling to Indianapolis to play the Colts. The Colts were one of the league’s best teams during the first half of the 2025 season before tailing off and finishing with a losing record (8-9). They have a big question mark at quarterback with Daniel Jones returning from a torn achilles injury but a solid offensive line and talent on defense. They also one of the best running backs in the league in Jonathan Taylor , which will give the Ravens’ run defense a big test right away. In Week 2, the Ravens will host the New Orleans Saints in their home opener. The Saints finished 6-11 last season but ended the year winning four of their final five games. Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough showed a lot of growth and nearly won Offensive Rookie of the Year. The Ravens a clear talent advantage over the Saints on paper but will have to avoid overlooking a young team at home ahead of a more anticipated matchup. The Saints also have a good group of playmakers on offense with WR Chris Olave , RB Alvin Kamara , RB Travis Eteienne, and incoming first-round pick WR Jordan Tyson. While this is technically an away matchup, the Ravens will be playing the Cowboys in Brazil. International games always have an unpredictable nature to them. The Cowboys missed out on the playoffs last season but have plenty of talent, headlined by a top-tier wide receiver duo ( CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens ) along with gunslinger quarterback Dak Prescott . Their passing attack will challenge the Ravens’ secondary and be a good litmus test for how much their pass defense has improved from last year. Dallas also made big upgrades to their defense this offseason and should be more formidable on that side of the ball. After a long travel week out of the country, the Ravens will be pleased to get another favorable matchup back on home turf. The Titans finished tied for the league’s worst record last season with just three wins, although they will a much different look in 2026. They should be an improved squad under Robert Saleh and a new coaching staff in quarterback Cam Ward’s sophomore season. However, the Ravens still have the talent advantage across the board. This will be the second home game in the first few weeks where the Ravens are facing a rising second-year quarterback. The Ravens’ first primetime contest of the year comes on the road in Week 5, where they’ll face the Atlanta Falcons. It’s unclear who will be the Falcons’ starting quarterback between Michael Penix Jr . and Tua Tagovailoa , but they have high-level offensive playmakers regardless in RB Bijan Robinson , WR Drake London , and TE Kyle Pitts . The Falcons finished one game under .5o0 last season and hired a new head coach, Kevin Stefanski, who the Ravens are familiar with from his time in Cleveland . Stefanski should help the Falcons be competitive and this will be a challenging road matchup in a dome environment. In Week 6, the Ravens will play their first consecutive road game and also their first divisional opponent. It will be the team’s first taste of the Cleveland Browns with Todd Monken as the new head coach. Given Monken was Baltimore’s offensive coordinator for the past three seasons, it will be interesting to see if he has any advantages up his sleeve. Myles Garrett ’s game-wrecking ability always makes the Browns’ defense a threat, but their uncertainty at quarterback remains on the other side of the ball. Their young talent on offense makes the group intriguing, though, and not to be overlooked. The Browns used several early-round draft picks this year on offe [... truncated ...]
The Baltimore Ravens’ 2026 schedule is here! We’ve known their opponents for a while, but now, we know exactly when and where they will be playing each game. Currently, their regular season wins over/under sits at 11.5, per FanDuel Sportsbook , tied with the Rams for the highest in the league. That is an ambitious goal for a first-time head coach with a first-time offensive playcaller, and I’m not sure the Ravens can get there. I’m projecting an 11-6 record, and here’s one way that could play out. Week 1: Ravens at Colts on Sunday, September 13 at 1:00 p.m. The Colts dropped 38 points on Jesse Minter’s defense last year, the most of any offense he faced. His debut as the Ravens’ head coach will be a shot at redemption as well as his first chance to win the confidence of, well, everyone. This could be a sneaky tough matchup if Daniel Jones is recovered from his Achilles injury, but Minter should be able to handle Anthony Richardson or Riley Leonard . Indy’s defense was suspect last year and did not add enough talent this offseason to stop Lamar Jackson. Prediction : Ravens win, 27-20 (1-0) Week 2: Ravens vs. Saints on Sunday, September 20 at 1:00 p.m. Unless Tyler Shough takes a massive second-year leap, this should be the Ravens’ easiest matchup all year. The Saints offense is coming together nicely, but will they be ready for Minter’s defense this early in the season? Their defense, meanwhile, is very much a work in progress. This could be a blowout. Prediction: Ravens win, 27-10 (2-0) Week 3: Ravens vs. Cowboys on Sunday, September 27 at 4:25 p.m. in Rio Di Janeiro, Brazil There’s a part of me that wants to believe that Lamar Jackson can turn into some version of Pelé for the NFL’s first game in Brazil. But I am obligated towards reason, and reason tells me that everything is too new, too early. The Cowboys had an underrated offseason and will not be the pushovers – literally – they were last year. Can a brand-new coaching staff handle the challenges of an international game against a strong opponent? Right now, I lean no. Prediction: Ravens lose, 17-13 (2-1) Week 4: Ravens vs. Titans on Sunday, October 4 at 1:00 p.m. This is exactly the kind of game that the Ravens maddeningly lose early in the season. I struggle to see it happening in Week 1, but a fresh, motivated Titans team under a new head coach against the Ravens returning from Brazil after a disappointing loss? It would be on brand. The Ravens will be poised to win all game but fail to land the knockout blow with some expected early bumps for a young first-time offensive playcaller. Prediction: Ravens lose, 21-20 (2-2) Week 5: Ravens at Falcons on Sunday, October 11 at 8:20 p.m. (Sunday Night Football) These two teams are surprisingly familiar with each other. Anthony Weaver and Tua Tagovailoa spent two years together in Miami , Kevin Stefanski used to coach in the AFC North, and of course, Dwayne Ledford came to Baltimore after five years in Atlanta . Whether it’s Tua or Michael Penix , the Ravens defense will come out with a vengeance, and Jackson will take over for the first time in the season. Prediction: Ravens win, 34-17 (3-2) Week 6: Ravens at Browns on Sunday, October 18 at 1:00 p.m . Todd Monken has been nothing but genial about his departure from Baltimore, so this does not feel like a traditional revenge game. His familiarity with the Ravens on both sides of the ball will help him outfox their new coaching staff, and Shedeur Sanders will have his first highlight game as a pro. Prediction: Ravens lose, 30-28 (3-3) Week 7: Ravens vs. Bengals on Sunday, October 25 at 1:00 p.m. Trey Hendrickson does get a traditional revenge game, leading a dominant pass rush that keeps a lid on the Bengals offense aside from, of course, a few huge gains by Ja’Marr Chase. Cincinnati ’s new-look defensive line gives the Ravens some issues, but Jackson makes enough plays in the fourth quarter to hang on to the win. Prediction: Ravens win, 20-14 (4-3) Week [... truncated ...]
This offseason has drummed up quite a bit of excitement surrounding the Las Vegas Raiders. Primarily because it’s about to be a new era in Las Vegas , as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft, Fernando Mendoza, is set to take over as the franchise quarterback. However, there’s no guarantee that Mendoza will be a Week 1 starter, and the Raiders are entering year one of a rebuild. As a result, our friends at FanDuel Sportsbook have the Silver and Black’s win total set at just 5.5 games. Now that the NFL schedule has officially been released, let’s make an early prediction on how the season will unfold and see how the Raiders can hit the over. Prediction: Win The Dolphins will be one of the favorites to hold the No. 1 pick next spring, as they tore their roster down this offseason to lay the foundation for a rebuild. The Raiders should be able to get this one at home. Prediction: Loss While Raider Nation is ever-present in SoFi Stadium when the AFC West rivals square off, the Raiders are 2-9 against the Chargers in Los Angeles and haven’t won there since 2020. Given that the Bolts are expected to be a contender this year, it’s hard to see that trend ending this fall. Prediction: Loss Not that it means much in the big picture of the league, but FanDuel is giving the Saints decent odds (+290) to win the NFC South next season. That’s second behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , and look for quarterback Tyler Shough to build on an impressive stretch at the end of his rookie year. Shough started nine games and tossed a 67.6 completion percentage, nearly 2,400 yards and 10 touchdowns to six interceptions. New Orleans is just one step ahead of Las Vegas in its rebuild. Prediction: Win Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL and LCL at the beginning of December, threatening his availability at the beginning of the season. Also, that could cause him to get off to a slow start, and the final weeks of last season showed how reliant Kansas City is on the two-time MVP being behind center. Prediction: Loss Las Vegas ended up pulling off one of the biggest upsets in the NFL last year by taking down New England on the road. We just didn’t know that at the time, since it was the season opener. But the Patriots are a much different team than back then, coming off the heels of a Super Bowl run. Prediction: Loss It certainly feels like the Bills’ Super Bowl window is closing, but this is a team that finished 12-5 in the regular season last year and was a couple of bone-headed mistakes away from meeting the Patriots in the AFC Championship. It’s hard to expect a young Raiders team to come away with a win here. Prediction: Loss The Rams are currently FanDuel’s favorite to win it all and rightfully so. Los Angeles was four points away from going to the Super Bowl last season, and the majority of the roster is back. Las Vegas isn’t in a position to compete with that right now. Prediction: Win Geno Smith gets a chance to get revenge, but if he’s anything like the quarterback who played for the Raiders last year, I like the Silver and Black’s chances to get a win on the road. Prediction: Loss Injuries have plagued the 49ers, and the infamous electrical substation is still sitting right next to the practice facility. Granted, the organization did its own research and determined that it was nothing more than a fun social media conspiracy. Regardless, San Francisco is a well-coached team that also has a lot of talent to take care of a young club in Vegas. Prediction: Loss The Silver and Black could have an advantage here since Klint Kubiak has some inside information on his former team. Also, in addition to their offensive coordinator, the Seahawks lost a handful of key players from last year’s team. However, this is a matchup between two teams that were on opposite ends of the first round of last month’s draft, so it’s hard to see a major upset at this stage. Prediction: Loss The Raiders haven’t won in Denver since 2022, and the Broncos are wi [... truncated ...]
The Detroit Lions will open the season in the confines of Ford Field, according to the latest NFL schedule leak. New Orleans Saints reporter Nick Underside is reporting that the Lions will host the Saints in the Week 1 opener. As of this time, it’s not clear what time the game will be played at. This is the second time in three years the Lions have opened the season at home. But they won’t stay home for long. It’s already been reported that Detroit will have a short week following the Saints game, traveling to the Buffalo Bills for a Thursday Night Football matchup with the Buffalo Bills for the grand opening of their new stadium. The Lions and Saints don’t exactly have a long and illustrious history. They’ve played just twice since 2018, with the Lions winning the most recent matchup, 33-28, and the Saints winning 35-29 back in 2020. New Orleans has struggled as of late, but they showed some promise late in the 2025 season under first-year head coach—and former Lions quarterback—Kellen Moore. The Saints won four of their last five games, including a big upset win over the Buccaneers and Panthers . Rookie quarterback Tyler Shough looked particularly impressive down the stretch, throwing for five touchdowns, two interceptions, a passer rating of 99.1 and an average of 263.2 yards per game in the final five games of his season. You can track all of the latest 2026 Detroit Lions schedule news and rumors with our trackers
A second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough flashed high-end upside down the stretch of his rookie year. Over his last five games of the season, Shough threw for 1,316 yards and five touchdowns while adding 133 yards and three scores as a rusher. The 26-year-old now enters his second NFL season as the unquestioned starter in New Orleans and should be working with a significantly upgraded supporting cast. The Saints used the number eight overall pick in the 2026 draft on wide receiver Jordyn Tyson and signed free agent running back Travis Etienne to a big-money contract in free agency. Shough will have to prove he can produce over the course of a full season, but he appears to be well-positioned for a breakout in year two. In dynasty formats, Shough could emerge as a borderline QB1 as early as the 2026 season
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jordyn Tyson was a top prospect in this year's NFL Draft, and his landing spot could be conducive to a top-12 finish in fantasy football. Tyson ended up with the Saints, where he should start every game opposite Chris Olave. New Orleans' offense is trending in the right direction under offensive-minded head coach Kellen Moore. Quarterback Tyler Shough had a fantastic rookie season, Travis Etienne Jr. was added to the backfield, and Tyson and Olave could end up being the best wide receiver duo in the NFC South. We're not too worried about target share, either, as Shough averaged 35 pass attempts per game following the bye week last year, and that number could increase in 2026. Tyson may initially produce slightly less than Olave, but we wouldn't be surprised to see an even split (or even see Tyson win the top role) by season's end, especially given Olave's concussion history. All in all, Tyson will push to be the top-scoring receiver in the 2026 rookie class, both short-term and long-term. His biggest competition is presumably Carnell Tate, the Titans' first-round pick, who may initially face some growing pains as Cameron Ward continues to develop
New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough finds himself in a fantastic position ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Shough had already boosted his dynasty value significantly with an impressive rookie season last year. Installed as the starter mid-year, Shough ended up totaling 10 touchdowns from Week 12-18, and he ranked as the overall QB5 in fantasy football during that span. That type of production in an offense that didn't have very high expectations instantly vaulted Shough into the top-12 conversation for dynasty and 2026 redraft leagues. Now, he's trending up once again after the Saints spent a premium first-round pick on a wide receiver. New Orleans drafted Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson with the No. 8 overall pick, making him the second pass-catcher off the board. It was impressive to see the Saints get such an elite weapon for Shough without having to trade up. Tyson is coming off a terrific two-year stretch at ASU in which he caught 136 passes for 1,812 yards and 18 touchdowns. Shough has plenty of key weapons at his disposal in 2026 and potentially beyond. Tyson is under team control through 2030, and while Chris Olave is headed into a contract year, he remains a prime extension candidate. Additionally, tight end Juwan Johnson is under contract through 2027. Plus, we can't forget that the Saints gave a four-year deal to Travis Etienne Jr., who will make Shough's life easier both in the running and passing games. Much credit is due to the Saints for their offensive improvements this offseason. The solidification of their offense gives Shough a steady floor and tremendous upside in both redraft and dynasty formats
New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough was dominant after being installed as the starting quarterback last year, especially in the weeks following his team's bye. From Week 12-18, he had 10 total touchdowns and ranked as the overall QB5 in fantasy football. That type of production in an offense that didn't have very high expectations should instantly vault Shough into the top-12 conversation for the 2026 fantasy football season. Now, his value could soar even higher if the Saints add a receiver in the first few rounds of this week's NFL Draft. Most of Shough's production last year came from throwing to Chris Olave and Juwan Johnson. Both players showed major improvement in 2025, but adding another big name to this offense could be crucial for Shough's ascension into a weekly fantasy contributor. Many media outlets and mock drafts have linked the Saints to a Day 1 or Day 2 receiver. Such a selection would give a boost to Shough's value in dynasty leagues. Managers should look to buy low on Shough before the Saints improve his supporting cast via the draft
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