They say good things come to those who wait. The Houston Texans and quarterback C.J. Stroud attempted to complete a contract extension prior to the start of the regular season, but both sides have decided to wait until after the 2026 season to negotiate a long-term deal, according to ESPN. Stroud will play out the…
We’re off to a hot start to the season. Let’s keep it going. Here are my best bets for Week 2 of the college football season, along with my weekly Bear Bytes. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be…
The Green Bay Packers secured a linchpin for the long haul. Green Bay has signed tight end Tucker Kraft to a four-year, $75 million extension, NFL Media reported on Saturday morning. The deal has a maximum value of $92 million, with the $18.75 million average annual value putting him third among NFL tight ends. Kraft…
Welcome to our Daily Fantasy Football picks. Each week, we’ll break down the main Sunday DFS slate, highlighting our favorite picks, sleepers and best values at each position. Unlike traditional season-long fantasy football, DFS gives you a fresh start every week. There are no drafts, trades or waiver-wire claims to worry about. Instead, you build…
When we surveyed people around the NFL on which player could be the next Drake Maye or Jaxon Smith-Njigba and make a sudden leap in 2026, one common answer emerged. New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough was routinely mentioned by scouts and executives we spoke with as a rising star to watch this season. In…
Last Monday night in Tallahassee, Florida State created four turnovers and still didn’t cover as a 3-point underdog. The Seminoles lost 27-24 to SMU, so it’s a push for this column but hopefully a win for any of you that were able to grab +3.5 closer to kickoff. Boy, did it feel good to sweat…
We’re two games into the 2026 NFL season, which felt like a hearty appetizer ahead of the full course of games on Sunday. Friday saw no games played in the NFL, but there was plenty of important news ahead of the weekend. Here’s the latest on who’s in and who’s out on Sunday, as well…
How Swift it is. The Chicago Bears have signed running back D’Andre Swift to a three-year, $33.75 million extension, ESPN reported on Friday afternoon. The deal includes $27.5 million guaranteed, with the $11.25 million average annual value putting Swift 14th among NFL running backs. Swift was entering the final season of a three-year, $24 million…
Myles Garrett’s debut game with the Los Angeles Rams — and the team’s play, in general — left much to be desired, and the superstar defensive end didn’t hold back on his performance in their loss to the San Francisco 49ers. “This was the worst version of myself that I’ve put out there,” Garrett said…
NFL head coaches know the deal, and if they didn’t, then last season was a brutal reminder. There were a record-tying 10 coaching changes during or after the season. It was a tidal wave that covered 31% of the league. It almost certainly won’t be that bad in 2026. Then again, the last time there…
