J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray are competing to be the Vikings’ starting quarterback, and comments by McCarthy have been interpreted by some as indicating that the two have a strained relationship. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell doesn’t think that’s the case. O’Connell told reporters today that he sees nothing but positives in the Vikings’ quarterbacks room, not only between McCarthy and Murray but also with veteran backup Carson Wentz and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown. “The interpretation of those comments will be what they are. I would just say, in the room, day to day, the dialogue between those guys, the interactions, have been very professional,” O’Connell said. “And more than that it’s been a positive room. I think Carson has a lot to do with that, as the veteran in the room. And I would never discount Josh McCown’s extensive career as a player in those quarterback rooms and how he manages the room and everybody in there. So I didn’t make a lot out of it. I know there was some reaction to it. That’s probably not the first time there’s gonna be a reaction to those guys answering questions about the situation. That’s what the competition is all about. There’s no hiding anything. It’s going to be displayed on the field, and their teammates and coaching staff and the guys in this building have to feel a conviction about the direction we go, and you do that by your daily habits, and just improving.” O’Connell said McCarthy has done a good job of responding to the Vikings’ decision to bring in Murray to compete with him for the starting job. “I think he’s handling it really well. He’s been great in the meeting rooms,” O’Connell said. “As a captain and a guy that helps lead our team, he’s been phenomenal.” By the start of the regular season, one of the quarterbacks is going to be disappointed with the result of the McCarthy-Murray competition. Right now, O’Connell likes what he sees from both
After nine years with the Cleveland Browns, defensive end Myles Garrett has been traded to the Los Angeles Rams for Jared Verse and draft picks. Garrett expressed gratitude to the city, fans, and organization in a farewell message, reflecting on his impact and personal growth during his tenure
The Jets finished in the bottom two of the AFC East for the 10th straight season in 2025 and they haven't made the playoffs since 2010, but management decided to give Aaron Glenn another year and a rebooted cast of characters to turn things around. With a new quarterback in Geno Smith, four rookies expected to contribute immediately in David Bailey, Kenyon Sadiq, Omar Cooper Jr. and DeAngelo Ponds, two new coordinators and nowhere to go but up, the Jets won't have to do much to beat the betting market's expectations for their 2026 season. We're taking a look at everything you need to know before making New York Jets futures bets below, including odds, trends, 2026 schedule, offseason changes and more before sharing our preseason betting strategy for the team. All odds are via DraftKings. Fans interested in betting on NFL and Super Bowl futures should check out the latest DraftKings promo code . The Jets have seen steam to the Over on their win total thanks to what's perceived to be a strong offseason in terms of adding talent. While a trip to the postseason would still be a shocker, the Jets may be able to take advantage of a division with two new head coaches and potential regression from the AFC champions to get to at least six wins. The Jets have gone Over the win total just twice since 2017 -- in 2022 as you can see in the table, and in 2017 when a Josh McCown-led squad had a win total of just 3.5 and finished 5-11. In the 10 years since the Jets have finished the season with a positive point differential, they've allowed 1,193 more points than they've scored, and only four teams had a lower point differential in 2025 than that 10-year average (including the Jets at a league-worst -203). If you want to wager on NFL futures, you have to check out the latest FanDuel promo code . The Jets finished the season with the lowest pass yards per play mark in the league and topped 200 net passing yards in only five games while finishing with less than 60 net passing yards four times, including a brutal negative-10 net passing yards in a close loss to the Broncos. However, the offense did rank eighth in yards per rush, providing a positive to potentially build around. The lowlight on defense was becoming the first team to not record an interceptions since the NFL began tracking the stat back in 1933. Whether the Jets will spark the passing attack this year should come down largely to two people: offensive coordinator Frank Reich and quarterback Geno Smith. When we last saw the former, he went 1-10 in Carolina before being fired, and the Panthers finished with the fewest passing yards in the league. Smith's success in Seattle did not carry over to Las Vegas, where he led the league in interceptions and times sacked in his one season with the Raiders. The pair will be supported by first-round draft picks at receiver and tight end, but not much else was done to upgrade the unit. On the other hand, general manager Darren Mougey threw plenty of resources at the defense, with just four returning players expected to occupy starting positions. Key additions include the No. 2 overall pick David Bailey at edge rusher, T'Vondre Sweat on the defensive line, veteran Demario Davis at linebacker and Pro Bowler Nahshon Wright at corner. Before you wager on NFL or Super Bowl futures, head over to our BetMGM promo code to see a great offer. The Jets are one of a few teams with no international games and every game currently scheduled to be played on a Sunday. While three road games in the first four weeks is a tough start to the year, they'll have three winnable games at home the following four weeks when they host the Browns, Dolphins and Raiders. A win in Arizona late in the season could be the last victory needed to go above their total if they can steal a win here and there like they did three times last year. If you want to tail R.J. White and other SportsLine and CBS experts, check out the latest Caesars Sportsbook promo code . My ini
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Working our way through previewing the Dallas Cowboys 2026 schedule, it is time to look at the Arizona Cardinals . Starting with the Baltimore Ravens , who the Cowboys will play internationally in Brazil, and moving on to the Cardinals is much more than just a bird to bird transition (leaving the Seahawks and Eagles still waiting). It is also another matchup where second-year Dallas head coach Brian Schottenheimer will be pitted against a 2026 first-year head coach, like Jesse Minter for Baltimore. That coach will be Mike LaFleur, looking to continue the Cardinals’ strong recent success against the Cowboys. The Cardinals have a franchise-long 36-56-1 record against the Cowboys, but they have won four straight in this series dating back to 2020 and eight of nine going farther back to 2008. The last Cowboys win against the Cardinals was week three of 2017 in Arizona, meaning they’ll be looking for their first win against them in Arlington since a 2005 game featuring Drew Bledsoe versus Josh McCown at quarterback. Getting a shot at the Cardinals for a second year in a row after the 2025 defense was embarrassed by Jacoby Brissett in a week nine Monday Night Football meeting will be an important measuring stick for Christian Parker’s defense. This new defense will have to have answers to old faces in the Cardinals lineup like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride who both caught touchdowns from Brissett in this game last year, but also third overall pick Jeremiyah Love at running back. What the Cowboys can prove against the Cardinals in 2026, runs much deeper than just a tightened up defense though. As ridiculous as it feels to say about playing against a team that just picked in the top five for the second time in three years, ending the losing streak to the Cardinals will also be a test of the culture Schottenheimer has put in place. They will be a team desperate to show they have the competitive edge to match the raw talent on the roster against a team where talented rosters have gone to waste countless times in recent history. Let’s take a closer look at the Cardinals team that will be making the trip to Jerryworld for the second time in as many seasons, the first instance of this happening for the Cardinals playing at the Cowboys since 2000-01, when both teams were in the NFC East. * SIGNED IN FREE AGENCY RB Tyler Allgeier DT Andrew Billings WR Kendrick Bourne WR Devin Duvernay QB Gardner Minshew SAF Andrew Wingard OL Isaac Seumalo OL Matt Pryor OL Elijah Wilkinson * DEPARTED IN FREE AGENCY SAF Jalen Thompson (Cowboys) QB Kyler Murray DL Dalvin Tomlinson DL Calais Campbell WR Greg Dortch The Cardinals are in the midst of a serious offensive line rebuild, paired with yet another quarterback change with Kyler Murray now in Minnesota . Seumalo, Pryor, and Wilkinson all project as potential new starters brought in to join second-round pick Chase Bisontis and form the line the Cardinals can build around Jeremiyah Love at running back. The Cardinals drew a lot of skepticism for using this third overall pick on Love, but won’t have to look any further than Cowboys fans when it comes to underestimating the immediate impact a dynamic back behind a talented offensive line can make. The Cardinals also adding an experienced back like Allgeier to pair with Love, while also having James Conner , Trey Benson , and Bam Knight still rostered, gives them an impressive amount of options and versatility out of the backfield. In the secondary, the Cardinals maintained depth with Will Johnson , Budda Baker , and Sean Murphy-Bunting, but will play against their former safety Jalen Thompson now with the Cowboys when they come to AT&T Stadium. Having an answer at quarterback has to be part of this equation for Arizona though, and right now their depth chart at the most important position in the game is unclear. Brissett is still in place after starting 12 games last season, Minshew is another veteran option with starting experien
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