Sean McVay revealed he almost quit coaching the Rams in 2022 due to the team's struggles and inability to handle losing, especially after injuries to Matthew Stafford, Bryce Perkins, and John Wolford before Baker Mayfield's arrival. Mayfield's successful debut against the Raiders, orchestrated by McVay, was a key moment in saving his career and a significant accomplishment for the Rams that season
This group of articles will take a look at the newly released Panthers schedule, review the opponents, and take our best guess at predicting the outcomes of each game. Here, we’re starting with the second “quarter” of the schedule, the second four games just after the Week 5 bye. The Eagles are a tough team to figure out this year. They drafted Makai Lemon in the first round and added a couple other wide receivers, and rumors are swirling about AJ Brown ’s impending trade. They also added to an already elite front four by trading for former Vikings pass rusher Jonathan Greenard and retaining Nolan Smith. Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean are young superstars, and the team added Riq Woolen in free agency to bolster that group even more. While Nakobe Dean walked in free agency, the team drafted Jihaad Campbell last year to help fill that void. Eli Stowers was drafted as well, combining with Dallas Goedert to make a quality tight end group. The Eagles are always talented, but oftentimes they are a bit Jekyll and Hyde. This might continue this year as Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni are still in town. Their defense is still elite, especially along the line and in the secondary. Saquon Barkley is not exactly in his prime, but Tank Bigsby was added as depth. DeVonta Smith combines with the other pass catchers to make a deep and versatile group. Any time a player of AJ Brown’s caliber leaves your team, however, there is bound to be some growing pains. Final: Eagles 24 – Panthers 13 A couple notorious Panthers killers are no longer in Tampa Bay as Lavonte David retired and Mike Evans and Rachaad White left in free agency. They did add quite a bit to their defense, though, signing veterans Alex Anzalone and A’Shawn Robinson. They also drafted Rueben Bain and Josiah Trotter. Baker Mayfield and the coaching staff is mostly intact from last year, though they do have yet another new offensive coordinator. Todd Bowles is undoubtedly on the hot seat, however. The Bucs do still have some talent, including Vita Vea plugging up the middle with Calijah Kancey . Ted Hurst was drafted in the third round to help replace the loss of Mike Evans, and Chris Godwin should be back healthy this season after missing a good chunk of last year. Final: Panthers 28 – Buccaneers 20 The Panthers second prime time game of the year is a Thursday night game at Lambeau. Luckily it’s early enough in the season that the weather should not be too bad. The Packers lost a couple wide receivers in Romeo Doubbs and Dontayvion Wicks . Rashan Gary was traded this offseason, largely because the team hopes Micah Parsons will be back and fully healthy at some point this season. Jordan Love is still the man under center, but they also added Tyrod Taylor as a fully capable backup. The team largely revolves around Love and that dynamic offense. Christian Watson is joined by second year receiver Matthew Golden , free agent Skyy Moore in the receiver room. A relatively weak secondary was addressed in the draft by taking Brandon Cisse and in free agency by signing Benjamin St-Juste . The depth at edge is also a bit of a weakness, especially with Parsons coming back from a torn ACL. The Packers are also going through some transitions on the offensive line, which could cause some issues. Starting left tackle Rasheed Walker left for the Panthers and Elgton Jenkins left in free agency as well. Final: Packers 27 – Panthers 23 The Denver Broncos surprised a lot of people last year, ripping off a 14-3 record largely led by their elite defense. To help on offense, the team added Jaylen Waddle and JK Dobbins. Bo Nix is still under center, and old nemesis Sean Payton and his permanent duck face is still the head coach. The team also still has a very good offensive line together, which will be important with Nix coming off a major ankle injury. The Broncos did not have a pick this year until the third round, so an influx of big name young players did not happen. The Broncos still have
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This article analyzes the NFL's worst quarterback rooms entering the 2026 season, providing Week 1 starting predictions. It highlights players like Daniel Jones, Anthony Richardson, Riley Leonard, and Seth Henigan as examples of teams with potentially weaker QB situations, contrasting them with top-tier talent like Patrick Mahomes and Drake Maye
The Cincinnati Bengals' 2026 schedule has been released, featuring an international game, a home game on New Year's Eve, and a Sunday Night Football matchup. The first month appears to be the most challenging stretch, with the Bengals historically starting slow and facing four playoff teams from the previous season. Key matchups include games against Baker Mayfield's Buccaneers, C.J. Stroud's Texans, Aaron Rodgers' Steelers, and Trevor Lawrence's Jaguars
After a QB4 finish in fantasy in 2024, Mayfield regressed massively last season, losing more than 800 passing yards and 15 TD passes to fall to QB12. First-time offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard eschewed the screen game of previous OC Liam Coen for downfield shots, which backfired when injuries began to pile up for Mayfield and the Buccaneers. In the first six games, Mayfield averaged 257 passing yards with 12 TDs and one interception. In the last 12 games, Mayfield averaged 196 yards with a 14/10 TD/INT as a biceps injury on his throwing arm and a shoulder injury on his other arm and knee and oblique injuries impacted his throwing. What's more, Mike Evans missed nine games (and played 14 snaps in another) and Chris Godwin missed five midseason games. The Bucs replaced Grizzard this offseason with Zac Robinson, the former Falcons OC. Robinson had mixed results in Atlanta, but the hope is his background with the Rams' Sean McVay, a la Coen, will pay off for Mayfield. Evans departed in free agency, however, leaving Godwin as the No. 1 WR, with Emeka Egbuka, who had an up-and-down rookie year, and Jalen McMillan, who missed most last season with an injury, next up. Bucky Irving is a good receiver out of the backfield, as is newcomer Kenneth Gainwell, but Replacing Evans is an issue. Health seems like the biggest factor, including with the offensive line, which was felled by injuries last season as well. Mayfield has top-10 fantasy potential, but he enters this season with some uncertainty
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. You probably remember how the 2025 season ended for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers . After an impressive 6-2 start, Baker Mayfield ’s club finished the year 8-9 following a rough and tumble 2-7 stretch to close the campaign and barely miss the postseason even though they still beat their NFC South rival and eventual playoff team Carolina Panthers in Week 18. Midway through the painful collapse, head coach Todd Bowles told the team “It’s inexcusable…it was in-f—ing-excusable, and there’s no f—ing answer for it. No excuse for it. That’s what you tell them in the locker room. Look in the f—ing mirror.” Tough words and hopefully the last time Bowles will have to utter them. Now that the 2026 NFL schedule has officially dropped, we know who the Bucs will face (and when) this year on their road to redemption. Notable opponents set to visit them at their home Raymond James Stadium come fall include Kyler Murray ’s Minnesota Vikings (Sept. 27), Jordan Love ’s Green Bay Packers (Oct. 4), T.J. Watt ’s Pittsburgh Steelers (Oct. 18), Justin Herbert ’s Los Angeles Chargers (Dec. 6) and Matthew Stafford ’s Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 3 in the last home game of the season. They’ll also go head-to-head with Bryce Young ’s Carolina Panthers on Monday, Nov. 30 in what should surely be a tense rematch after their down-to-the-wire season finale. And, even though they’ve had a rough offseason — Mike Evans bolted and Lavonte David retired — general manager Jason Licht has stayed busy to make sure Bowles has the best team possible to put on the field this year. Notable signings include linebacker Alex Anzalone , tight end Cade Otten, running back Kenneth Gainwell , defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson and linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad . They join No. 15 pick Rueben Bain Jr. and No. 46 Josiah Trotter as well as returning standouts like play-caller Mayfield, safety Antoine Winfield Jr. , offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs , wideout Chris Godwin Jr. and defensive tackle Vita Vea. All that’s missing now is you . If you want to walk the plank and see the Buccaneers attempt to win their third NFC South title in four years in person, tickets are available for all nine 2026 home games at Tampa Bay ’s Raymond James Stadium as of today on SeatGeek. Not familiar with SeatGeek? SeatGeek is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. 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 which home games make the most sense to attend, we’re here for you, too. Below, you’ll find a list of all upcoming Tampa Bay Buccaneers home games at Raymond James Stadium, including dates, start times and opponents. Tampa Bay Buccaneers home game dates Browns vs. Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1:00 p.m. Vikings vs. Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 27 at 4:05 p.m. Packers vs. Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 4 at 1:00 p.m. Steelers vs. Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 18 at 1:00 p.m. Falcons vs. Buccaneers Sunday, Nov. 1 at 1:00 p.m. Panthers vs. Buccaneers Monday, Nov. 30 at 8:15 p.m. Chargers vs. Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 6 at 1:00 p.m. Saints vs. Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 20 1:00 p.m. Rams vs. Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 3 at TBD If you think you might find yourself traveling with Mayfield and the Bucs this year, here’s where you can find them on the road once the 2026 season begins. Tampa Bay Buccaneers away game dates Buccaneers vs. Bengals Sunday, Sept. 13 at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH Buccaneers vs. Cowboys Thursday, Oct. 8 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX Buccaneers vs. Panthers Sunday, Oct. 25 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC Buccaneers vs. Bears Sunday, N
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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. The NFC South almost belonged to the Atlanta Falcons in 2025. To end the season, Kirk Cousins stepped up in Michael Penix Jr.’s absence and helped the club cobble together a four-game win streak to tie the Panthers and Buccaneers at 8-9. Unfortunately, due to a tiebreaker, Carolina won the division and sent Atlanta packing for the offseason. Once the season officially wrapped, the franchise went into rebuild mode and dumped head coach Raheem Morris for former Browns field general Kevin Stefanski. Stefanski, 44, joins Falcons nucleus members Michael Penix Jr., Bijan Robinson , Chris Lindstrom , Drake London and Jesse Bates III along with head-turning offseason acquisitions Brian Robinson Jr. , Tua Tagovailoa , Jahan Dotson , Jake Bailey and Austin Hooper as well as standout second round draft pick Avieon Terrell. And, while they look great on paper and have the fifth-easiest schedule of any NFL team in ’26 (based on last year’s winning percentages), don’t start daydreaming of a playoff berth banner hanging from the rafters just yet. Penix Jr. and the Dirty Birds will really have to show up this year given how many perennial contenders — and 2025 under-performers but often great teams — are heading to Mercedes-Benz Stadium come September. Thanks to the NFL schedule rollout, we know the club will have to face Lamar Jackson ’s Baltimore Ravens (Oct. 11), Caleb Williams Chicago Bears (Oct. 18), Brock Purdy ’s San Francisco 49ers (Oct. 25), Patrick Mahomes ’ Kansas City Chiefs (Nov. 15) and Jared Goff ’s Detroit Lions (Dec. 6) at home. Of course, they’ll meet up with the Bryce Young’s Carolina Panthers (Sept. 20) and Baker Mayfield ’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Dec. 27), too. Thus, Stefanski’s squad will need all the help it can get from the Falcons faithful. If you want to root yourself hoarse for the Dirty Birds live, tickets are available for all eight Atlanta Falcons 2026 home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium 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 which home games make the most sense for you to attend, we’re here for you, too. Below, you’ll find a list of all upcoming Atlanta Falcons home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, including dates, start times and opponents. Atlanta Falcons home game dates Panthers vs. Falcons Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. Ravens vs. Falcons Sunday, Oct. 11 at 8:20 p.m. Bears vs. Falcons Sunday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. 49ers vs. Falcons Sunday, Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. Chiefs vs. Falcons Sunday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. Lions vs. Falcons Sunday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. Buccaneers vs. Falcons Sunday, Dec. 27 at TBD Saints vs. Falcons Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027 at 1 p.m. If you think you might find yourself traveling with the Falcons this year, here’s where you can find them on the road once the 2026 season begins. There is no shortage of ways to watch Falcons games live from the comfort of your own home this season. You can find Stefanski’s stacked squad on ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC and NFL Network on select dates. Through the regular season, most NFC games will be broadcast on FOX. For specialty games, “Sunday Night Football” can be found on NBC along with Peacock, “Monday Night Football” is reserved for ESPN and “Thursday Night Football” streams on Amazon Prime Video. Before the Falcons officially kick off the season (and a little after), many of the biggest stars in music will be playing at arenas and stadiums all over The Gate City. Here are just five of the concerts we’re most excited about coming [... 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. It doesn’t matter that it’s do-or-die time for the Cincinnati Bengals. This just might be Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins , and Chase Brown ’s year anyway. To make sure they’re primed for glory, General Manager Duke Tobin got busy this offseason. In addition to trading for Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II , he also inked Super Bowl-winning edge rusher Boye Mafe and two-time SB champion safety Bryan Cook to shore up Zac Taylor’s talented roster. That, coupled with the fact that the club has the 30th-easiest schedule of any team in 2026, has prognosticators excited about Cincinnati’s upcoming season. “Right now, [the Bengals] would be my pick to win the division,” ESPN analyst and former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky proclaimed. “They’re three straight years without the playoffs. [If] they don’t go again with what they’ve invested now into the team and kind of given Joe what is needed and wanted, at least by reports, you could absolutely see it getting very noisy, and him wanting out.” Winning the division and returning to the postseason won’t be a cakewalk, though. Just a few of the biggest powerhouses headed to Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium include Baker Mayfield ’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Sept. 13), Trevor Lawrence ’s Jacksonville Jaguars (Oct. 4), T.J. Watt ’s Pittsburgh Steelers (Nov. 15), Patrick Mahomes ’ Kansas City Chiefs (Dec. 13) and Lamar Jackson ’s Baltimore Ravens (Dec. 31). Therefore, they’ll need all the help they can get from the Who Dey Nation. If you want to be there to root on Burrow, Tee, Ja’Marr and more, tickets are available for all eight home games at Paycor Stadium 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 which home games make the most sense for you to attend, we’re here for you, too. Below, you’ll find a list of all upcoming Cincinnati Bengals home games at Paycor Stadium, including dates, start times and opponents. Cincinnati Bengals home game dates Buccaneers vs. Bengals Sunday, Sept. 13 at 1 p.m . Jaguars vs. Bengals Sunday, Oct.. 4 at 1 p.m. Titans vs. Bengals Sunday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. Steelers vs. Bengals Sunday, Nov. 15 at 8:20 p.m. Saints vs. Bengals Sunday, Nov. 29 at 1 p.m . Chiefs vs. Bengals Sunday, Dec. 13 at 4:25 p.m. Ravens vs. Bengals Sunday, Dec. 31 at 8:15 p.m. Browns vs. Bengals Jan. 9 or 10 at TBD If you think you might find yourself traveling with Burrow and the Bengals this year, here’s where you can find them on the road once the 2026 season begins. Cincinnati Bengals away game dates Bengals vs. Texans Sunday, Sept. 20 at NRG Stadium in Houston , TX Bengals vs. Steelers Sunday Sept. 27 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA Bengals vs. Dolphins Sunday Oct. 11 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL Bengals vs. Ravens Sunday Oct. 25 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD Bengals vs. Falcons Sunday Nov. 8 Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain Bengals vs. Commanders Monday Nov. 23 at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD Bengals vs. Browns Sunday Dec. 6 at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, OH Bengals vs. Panthers Sunday Dec. 20 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC Bengals vs. Colts Sunday Dec. 2 7 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN There is no shortage of ways to watch Bengals games live from the comfort of your own home this season. You can find Taylor’s talented team on ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC and the NFL Network on select dates. Through the regular season, most AFC games will be broadcast on CBS. Fo
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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
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The Baltimore Ravens have released their 2026 schedule, featuring Lamar Jackson and a team poised for a Super Bowl run. Despite a disappointing 2025 season, the Ravens have made significant changes, including a new head coach and key player acquisitions like Trey Hendrickson and Jaylinn Hawkins. They also retained stars such as Kyle Hamilton and Zay Flowers. With the 24th-strongest strength of schedule and favorable betting odds, the Ravens are expected to contend in the AFC North and make a deep playoff push
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. The Detroit Lions are ready to rev back up. After winning the NFC North in 2023 and ’24, Jared Goff and co. regressed last season, finishing the year with a 9-8 record and in the cellar of the elite division. “Sometimes you’ve got to hit rock bottom before you can work your way back up,” Head Coach Dan Campbell said after the campaign came to a disappointing close. “As bad as it looks…it’s not as far away as it may appear. We’ve just got to get a few things back in line here.” And, now that the 2026 NFL schedule has officially dropped, we know what The Pride’s path to prosperity looks like. Major opponents headed to Detroit’s Ford Field this season include Jordan Love ’s Green Bay Packers (Oct. 25), Kyler Murray ’s Minnesota Vikings (Nov. 1), Baker Mayfield ’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Nov. 22), Caleb Williams ’ Chicago Bears (Nov. 26) and Jaxson Dart ’s New York Giants on Monday, Dec. 28 in their last home game of the season. To make sure they’re up for the challenge — and avoid a repeat of ’25 — General Manager Brad Holmes got to work these past few months. In addition to drafting Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller and Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore , he is also bringing two-time Super Bowl champion running back Isiah Pacheco , Frank Ragnow replacement center Cade Mays , backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater , rock-solid offensive lineman Larry Borom , and scrappy safety Christian Izien to the Den of Doom. Fan favorites Goff, Penei Sewell , Amon-Ra St. Brown , Aidan Hutchinson , and Sam LaPorta return as well. Plus, don’t forget Jahmyr Gibbs and Brian Branch will be back, too. Now, all that’s missing is you . If you want to enter The Den and cheer for The Pride live, tickets are available for all nine Detroit Lions 2026 home games at Ford Field 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 which home games make the most sense for you to attend, we’re here for you, too. Below, you’ll find a list of all upcoming Detroit Lions home games at Ford Field, including dates, start times, and opponents. Detroit Lions home game dates Saints vs. Lions Sunday, Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. Jets vs. Lions Sunday, Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. Packers vs. Lions Sunday, Oct. 25 at 4:25 p.m. Vikings vs. Lions Sunday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. Buccaneers vs. Lions Sunday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. Bears vs. Lions Thursday, Nov. 26 at 1 p.m. Titans vs. Lions Sunday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. Giants vs. Lions Monday, Dec. 28 at 8:15 p.m. If you think you might find yourself hitting the road with Goff and the Lions this year, here’s where you can find them when they’re not at Ford Field once the 2026 season begins. Detroit Lions away game dates Lions vs. Bills Thursday, Sept. 17 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY Lions vs. Panthers Sunday, Oct. 4 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC Lions vs. Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 11 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ Lions vs. Dolphins Sunday, Nov. 8 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL Lions vs. Patriots Sunday, Nov. 15 at Allianz Arena in Munich, DE Lions vs. Falcons Sunday, Dec. 6 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA Lions vs. Vikings Sunday, Dec. 20 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN Lions vs. Bears Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027 at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL Lions vs. Packers Jan. 9 or 10 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay , WI There is no shortage of ways to watch Lions games live from the comfort of your own home this season. You can find Campbell’s feisty club on ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox
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The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2026 schedule is here, and it’s time for another yearly tradition: going game by game and picking every contest on the Steelers’ slate. Yes, this is not anything close to a scientific exercise, especially with so many changes bound to happen between now and September (I am predicting these games with the assumption Aaron Rodgers signs). But it’s fun to do, and it sets a baseline of sorts for future predictions. Our friends at FanDuel have the Steelers over/under set at 7.5 wins. Will they top that in 2026? Let’s dive in: The Steelers have won the last five meetings against Atlanta — and the Falcons have never won in Pittsburgh. Historical trends aside, the Falcons are still in quarterback purgatory, and the Steelers should be fired up with a rare home opener and new head coach. Last year, the Steelers needed a whopping five defensive turnovers to defeat New England by one touchdown. And the Patriots only improved throughout 2025 en route to a Super Bowl appearance — and at this point in 2026, they might’ve added AJ Brown . This early in the season, the usually injury-bitten Bengals should still be a threat, especially with the addition of elite nose tackle Dexter Lawrence . Still, that defense has a lot of holes, and the Steelers are at home. Times might change under Mike McCarthy, but this is a loss many are penciling in already. The Steelers have struggled to win in Cleveland lately, and the Thursday Night Football setting should only up the slop factor. I’m not bullish on the Colts, even with a healthy Daniel Jones , to repeat their unexpected success from the first half of 2025. Michael Pittman Jr. gets a petty game ball — are we still doing those? — against his former team. The Buccaneers are still a dangerous team, but the wheels fell off in 2025, headlined by a disappointing season from quarterback Baker Mayfield . I don’t have a ton of faith in Todd Bowles to right the pirate ship this year. It’s an international game, so expect TNF levels of wackiness, and maybe the Saints get a force multiplier playing the land of the fleur-de-lis. Still, while I’m cautiously optimistic in the offense New Orleans has put together, this seems like a winnable game for Pittsburgh. Playing in a divisional game the week after a trip to Europe isn’t ideal, but the good news is that the Browns haven’t won a regular season game in Pittsburgh since 2003. I doubt Yinzer Mike McCarthy wants that streak to break in the first year under his watch. Tough to lose this one. This marks the start of a stretch of non-1 p.m. kickoffs for Pittsburgh. I also think it’ll be a win. The Steelers are able to sweep the Bengals, this time thanks to an extra week of rest. Here’s another historical stat: The Steelers haven’t won in Philadelphia since 1965. I don’t think anything changes here, as the Steelers run into what should still be a tough team in the trenches with plenty of talent on both sides of the ball. After a somewhat easy start to the schedule, the Steelers encounter their first losing streak of the year against the Broncos after Thanksgiving. Denver has an efficient offense and a fierce defense that should challenge Pittsburgh’s young offensive line and aging quarterback. Copy and paste what I said about the Broncos defense, but to an even greater degree when it comes to the Texans. Case in point: This group ate Aaron Rodgers and co. alive in the NFL Playoffs in January. Houston’s offense is a potential weak point, but the addition of David Montgomery and another offensive line revamp might result in some improvements. Does the Steelers’ historical Monday Night Football success continue with a new Mike? For now, I think it will. The Jaguars are a better team than many give them credit for, but I also think this Steelers team has improved more than some in the national media would believe. Pittsburgh breaks a three-game skid with a much-needed win. The Steelers come back down to earth with a loss to the Rave
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The NFL schedule release is complete, and fantasy football managers can begin to strategize and dream about the upcoming season. The article highlights one game per week that should generate excitement, focusing on potential high-scoring matchups and intriguing player narratives. Early rehab reports for Daniel Jones are encouraging, suggesting a potential bounce-back for him and the Colts offense. Baker Mayfield facing Myles Garrett is also noted as a potentially exciting matchup
The Steelers’ 2026 schedule was announced Thursday night. And in true NFL fashion, the whole thing was leaked well before the league made it official. But now, it’s time for another yearly tradition: With the schedule out, let’s go game by game, predicting the wins and losses. Yes, this is not anything close to a scientific exercise, especially with so many changes bound to happen between now and September (I am predicting these games with the assumption Aaron Rodgers signs). But it’s fun to do, and it sets a baseline of sorts for future predictions. Let’s dive in: The Steelers have won the last five meetings against Atlanta — and the Falcons have never won in Pittsburgh. Historical trends aside, the Falcons are still in quarterback purgatory, and the Steelers should be fired up with a rare home opener and new head coach. Last year, the Steelers needed a whopping five defensive turnovers to defeat New England by one touchdown. And the Patriots only improved throughout 2025 en route to a Super Bowl appearance — and at this point in 2026, they might’ve added AJ Brown . This early in the season, the usually injury-bitten Bengals should still be a threat, especially with the addition of elite nose tackle Dexter Lawrence . Still, that defense has a lot of holes, and the Steelers are at home. Times might change under Mike McCarthy, but this is a loss many are penciling in already. The Steelers have struggled to win in Cleveland lately, and the Thursday Night Football setting should only up the slop factor. I’m not bullish on the Colts, even with a healthy Daniel Jones , to repeat their unexpected success from the first half of 2025. Michael Pittman Jr. gets a petty game ball — are we still doing those? — against his former team. The Buccaneers are still a dangerous team, but the wheels fell off in 2025, headlined by a disappointing season from quarterback Baker Mayfield . I don’t have a ton of faith in Todd Bowles to right the pirate ship this year. It’s an international game, so expect TNF levels of wackiness, and maybe the Saints get a force multiplier playing the land of the fleur-de-lis. Still, while I’m cautiously optimistic in the offense New Orleans has put together, this seems like a winnable game for Pittsburgh. Playing in a divisional game the week after a trip to Europe isn’t ideal, but the good news is that the Browns haven’t won a regular season game in Pittsburgh since 2003. I doubt Yinzer Mike McCarthy wants that streak to break in the first year under his watch. Tough to lose this one. This marks the start of a stretch of non-1 p.m. kickoffs for Pittsburgh. I also think it’ll be a win. The Steelers are able to sweep the Bengals, this time thanks to an extra week of rest. Here’s another historical stat: The Steelers haven’t won in Philadelphia since 1965. I don’t think anything changes here, as the Steelers run into what should still be a tough team in the trenches with plenty of talent on both sides of the ball. After a somewhat easy start to the schedule, the Steelers encounter their first losing streak of the year against the Broncos after Thanksgiving. Denver has an efficient offense and a fierce defense that should challenge Pittsburgh’s young offensive line and aging quarterback. Copy and paste what I said about the Broncos defense, but to an even greater degree when it comes to the Texans. Case in point: This group ate Aaron Rodgers and co. alive in the NFL Playoffs in January. Houston’s offense is a potential weak point, but the addition of David Montgomery and another offensive line revamp might result in some improvements. Does the Steelers’ historical Monday Night Football success continue with a new Mike? For now, I think it will. The Jaguars are a better team than many give them credit for, but I also think this Steelers team has improved more than some in the national media would believe. Pittsburgh breaks a three-game skid with a much-needed win. The Steelers come back down to earth wi
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The Cincinnati Bengals schedule is here , so we’re looking at the five games we are most looking forward to in the 2026 NFL season. This is an easy one. Week 1 is the start of the season. Everyone is as optimistic as possible. We finally get to see what this team actually looks like on the field. The Bucs aren’t exactly notable rivals, but every Bengals fan is very familiar with Baker Mayfield , who has found a second life in Tampa Bay after being given his walking papers following the DeShaun Watson trade with the Browns. You could argue this as No. 1. It has been a very long time since the Bengals played out of the country. The last two times were in England. They tied Washington in 2016 and got beaten up by the Los Angeles Rams in 2019. That was before they had a true face of the NFL in Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase. This is their chance to show some fireworks to the folks of Spain. The team will also face off against former safety Jessie Bates in that game. This will be the second meeting between the Steelers and Bengals this season. More importantly, it will be the first primetime game of the year as they meet on Sunday Night Football. AFC North matchups at the midpoint of the year always feel like they start to matter way more. This has become an unofficial rivalry. The games are always close. They have also played in two AFC Championships. It has been a while since the meeting between these two has meant that much, though. Still, Patrick Mahomes should be healthy by then. That means a Mahomes vs. Joe Burrow matchup could be set up. That always makes for a great game, seeing those guys go back and forth. It will also be the first time since 2022 that the game will be in Cincinnati . Similar to last season, the Bengals and Ravens meet on a holiday. Except this time, IT IS ACTUALLY IN CINCINNATI. Sorry to capitalize all that, but the Bengals and Ravens primetime games have all been in Baltimore for four straight seasons. One of the wildest things, which showed so many NFL fans how favored the Ravens have been having so many primetime games at home over the last few years. This is Week 16, though. It is on New Year’s Eve. And if both teams have the seasons they are expecting, this could have serious postseason implications. You couldn’t want anything more (FINALLY IN CINCINNATI). What do you think will be the best game on the 2026 Bengals schedule? Sound off in the comments section!
The Cincinnati Bengals and the rest of the NFL officially released the schedule for the 2026 football season. It almost feels like we are there. In reality we are still months away from these games actually being played. There is always plenty to get excited about as well as be frustrated about when the schedule first hits. It is easy to get excited about primetime games against divisional rivals or teams like the Washington Commanders with some star power at quarterback. However, the logistics can always get in the way. Things like not having a week of rest after playing in Madrid. What do you think of the schedule? Bengals 2026 Schedule: Game-by-Game Breakdown and Matchups to Watch Burrow got him back on Nov. 6, 2022 when he was playing for Carolina in a game the Bengals owned, 42-21. Backed by running back Joe Mixon ’s franchise-record five touchdowns, Burrow was a deadly 22 of 28. Mayfield didn’t miss much either (14 of 20 for two touchdowns), but the Bengals held him to 155 yards. Bengals 2026 Season Schedule Announced Cincinnati will be featured in three primetime matchups, including two at Paycor Stadium against AFC North Division rivals. The Bengals will host Pittsburgh on Sunday Night Football on Nov. 15 (8:20 p.m. on NBC), then face Baltimore in a Thursday Night Football clash on New Year’s Eve (8:15 p.m. on Prime Video). Bengals Troll Ravens for Failed Maxx Crosby Trade in Schedule Release Video The Bengals and the rest of the AFC North teams likely celebrated when the trade between the Ravens and the Raiders fell through, but Cincinnati will still have its work cut out for it going up against Baltimore. NFL schedule: Joe Burrow’s complaints may have resulted in Bengals hosting Ravens for prime-time game Perhaps fans should have seen the change coming. When asked about Burrow’s criticism last May, NFL vice president of broadcast planning and scheduling Mike North said Burrow made a “fair” point and the league would likely “have to adjust at some point,” per the Bengals’ website. Mahomes vs Burrow among Bengals home games in 2026 The Bengals have eight home games this season and perhaps the most anticipated of those will be in Week 14. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs come to Paycor Stadium for another showdown with Bengals and Joe Burrow. The Bengals and Chiefs game on Dec. 13 is set for 4:25 p.m. kickoff. Bengals start season at Paycor vs Buccaneers, per report The Bengals will open the 2026-27 season at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The NFL insider also reports the Bengals will host the Baltimore Ravens on New Year’s Eve for Thursday Night Football in Week 17. Earlier this week, the NFL announced the Bengals will travel to Madrid to play the Atlanta Falcons on Nov. 8. The entire 2026-27 league schedule will be released Thursday at 8 p.m
The official 2026 schedule for the Cincinnati Bengals has been released, and the excitement is palpable. Just as palpable, however, is the urgency behind the team this year. After missing the postseason for three straight seasons following two AFC Championship Games (and an appearance in Super Bowl LVI), the team made some major offseason moves to balance out the roster. It’s so obvious, but it bears repeating that the path to the playoffs for the Bengals is through the division. They can’t afford to go worse than 3-3 in the AFC North, with four or more wins likely needed to cement a playoff berth. The earlier-than-usual bye and rough midseason travel schedule are other factors to watch in Cincinnati’s season. Have they done enough this offseason to make an immediate leap back to the league’s elite in 2026? Week 1: Sunday, September 13—Buccaneers at Bengals, Paycor Stadium, 1 PM ET Cincinnati’s starts to seasons under Zac Taylor haven’t been the best since 2019, posting just a 2-5 record out of the gates. Furthermore, Baker Mayfield has seen a lot of success against the Bengals, sporting a 6-2 record as a starter against Cincinnati. Still, this one is a home opener, and the sense is the Bengals have regained a sense of purpose with a big offseason. The team is touting this one as an “Open in Orange” game once again, and while Week 1 contests are always weird and sloppy, Cincinnati should barely handle business here. Buccaneers 20, Bengals 23 — Win, 1-0 Week 2: Sunday, September 20—Bengals at Texans, NRG Stadium, 1 PM ET Cincinnati has had a not-so-great history against the Texans . Be it Andy Dalton ’s postseason stumbles against Houston in 2011 and 2012, or their inability to get a much-needed 2024 win at home, the Bengals have trouble with this team. DeMeco Ryans ’ defense is downright tenacious, which will likely lead to a frustrating day for the usually potent Bengals offense. Questions remain about the long-term viability of C.J. Stroud , but I don’t have a great feeling about this one so early in the year. Bengals 21, Texans 26 — Loss, 1-1 ___________________________________________________________ Check out 2026 NFL season odds at FanDuel Sportsbook . ___________________________________________________________ Week 3: Sunday, September 27—Bengals at Steelers, Acrisure Stadium, 1 PM ET The Bengals have a road game for the second consecutive week, and it’s going to be very odd to not see Mike Tomlin on the Pittsburgh sideline. Aaron Rodgers returns with Michael Pittman Jr. , pairing with DK Metcalf , but will he still be a dink-and-dunk passer like we saw last year? Cincinnati feels the pressure early in the season to get a must-win divisional game and rises to the occasion—this time. Bengals 30, Steelers 24 – Win, 2-1 Week 4: Sunday, October 4—Jaguars at Bengals, Paycor Stadium, 1 PM ET If Mayfield has had the Bengals’ number, then the same could be said of Cincinnati about Trevor Lawrence . Cincinnati is 3-0 head-to-head against the former No. 1 overall pick, and, oddly enough, Jake Browning cemented two of those Bengals wins. I expect more of the same here. This seems like a game wherein the defense begins to find its footing and frustrates Lawrence. While all of the games have been close in the Burrow/Browning-Lawrence era, this one may not be such a squeaker. Jaguars 17, Bengals 31 — Win, 3-1 Week 5: Sunday, October 11—Bengals at Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium, 1 PM ET Miami is in full rebuild mode. The team moved on from Tua Tagovailoa and has placed its bet on Malik Willis for the foreseeable future. Cincinnati has had some tough ones in South Beach, but the Bengals’ roster just seems stacked too much in their favor to suffer a loss—even if they play an imperfect game. Bengals 34, Dolphins 14 – Win, 4-1 Week 6: Sunday, October 18—BYE Record at Break: 4-1 Week 7: Sunday, October 25—Bengals at Ravens, M&T Bank Stadium, 1 PM ET Cincinnati needs to at least split the series against Baltimore [... truncated ...]
Week 12 of the 2026 NFL season features nine distinct broadcast windows, starting on Thanksgiving Eve and concluding on Monday Night Football. This scheduling includes multiple games on Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, and traditional Sunday and Monday night slots, resulting in nine games being allocated to the Sunday afternoon package
The Seattle Seahawks were Super Bowl 60 champions , but now that we’ve passed free agency, the 2026 NFL Draft and the schedule has been released , it’s a good time to take stock of the Super Bowl odds for every team for this upcoming season. The Los Angeles Rams are the favorites (+800) to repeat, followed closely by the Seahawks at +950. Those NFC West rivals are the only two teams with single-digit odds to win Super Bowl LXI. The Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills have the next-best odds at 10-1, followed by a triumvirate of yearly contenders in the Detroit Lions , Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles at 15-1. Play 2026 Soccer Pick 'Em with FOX One and make your picks for the world's biggest soccer tournament The Arizona Cardinals , Cleveland Browns , New York Jets and Miami Dolphins are tied for the longest odds at 250-1. No team with preseason odds worse than 40-1 had won the Super Bowl since the 2001 New England Patriots (60-1) ... until the Seahawks won Super Bowl 60 with 60-1 preseason odds, according to Sports Odds History's database . Here are the current Super Bowl odds for every NFL team: Los Angeles Rams: +800 Seattle Seahawks: +950 Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens: 10-1 Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers: 15-1 Kansas City Chiefs , Los Angeles Chargers : 16-1 Denver Broncos : 17-1 New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers : 18-1 Houston Texans : 20-1 Chicago Bears , Cincinnati Bengals , Dallas Cowboys , Jacksonville Jaguars : 25-1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers : 40-1 Indianapolis Colts , Minnesota Vikings : 50-1 New York Giants , Washington Commanders : 66-1 Atlanta Falcons , Pittsburgh Steelers : 80-1 Carolina Panthers , New Orleans Saints : 100-1 Las Vegas Raiders , Tennessee Titans : 150-1 Arizona Cardinals, Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets: 250-1
The Los Angeles Rams are favored to win Super Bowl LXI at +800, followed by the Seattle Seahawks at +950. The Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills are at 10-1, while the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, and Philadelphia Eagles are at 15-1. Teams with the longest odds include the Arizona Cardinals, Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, and Miami Dolphins at 250-1. The Seattle Seahawks defied historical odds by winning Super Bowl 60 with 60-1 preseason odds
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