Cowboys, Ravens Set to Square Off in NFL’s Inaugural Rio de Janeiro Game

The Baltimore Ravens have been chosen to play the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL’s inaugural game in Rio de Janeiro this season, the league announced Friday night during the draft. The Sept. 27 game will be played at Maracanã Stadium. CBS and Paramount+ will air the late afternoon game. “We are honored to be chosen … Read more

5 Takeaways From the First Round of the 2026 NFL Draft

While the prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft class might not have been highly-touted, the first round of this year’s draft certainly brought the fireworks.  Of course, the Las Vegas Raiders took Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick, but there were plenty of surprises after that. The Arizona Cardinals took running back Jeremiyah … Read more

2026 NFL Second-Round Mock Draft: 49ers Open Friday With High-Upside Defender

The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, but there are plenty of noteworthy names remaining. Five of the last six first-round picks were traded, which means a lot of teams moved back into the second round. In fact, two of the first three teams set to pick on Friday night … Read more

2026-27 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds: Can Bailey Beat Out Buckeyes?

David Bailey is jettin’ to New York. The J-E-T-S took the Texas Tech stud with the second pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and now, he’s favored to win Defensive Rookie of the Year next season.  Let’s check out the early oddsboard at DraftKings Sportsbook as of April 24.  This page may contain affiliate links … Read more

2026 NFL Draft Grades: Which Teams Aced Their First-Round Picks?

What had been mocked everywhere for months became official Thursday night: The Las Vegas Raiders selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. And then draft day really began in Pitsburgh. The Jets drafted three times in the first round. Eight other teams didn’t draft at all, amid … Read more

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Who’s the First WR Picked? Where Do Ohio State’s Stars Land?

With the 2026 NFL Draft now just hours away, it’s time to get down to the nitty-gritty. After weeks of testing, film-watching and interviews, the scouts are making their final evaluations. So it’s time for me to do the same. The New York Giants’ recent acquisition of the No. 10 pick shifts the landscape. Ohio … Read more

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Which Team Gets Love and Simpson? What Do Giants Do at No. 10?

Finally, we have made it to draft week. We’ve already had some drama — with the New York Giants trading Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for the 10th overall pick on Saturday night — and you should expect much more drama in the days ahead.  Will Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love get drafted … Read more

2026 NFL Draft: Rankings, Best Team Fits for Top 12 Quarterbacks

Of the top 150 NFL prospects on my final Big Board, you’ll see only eight quarterbacks included, with just three among the first 100. If the draft falls that way, it will be the first since 2000 in which there weren’t at least four QBs among the first 100 players selected.  Most years, the first … Read more

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Downs Not a Top 15 Pick? Chiefs, Cowboys Double Up on D

As we rapidly approach the 2026 NFL Draft, are the top five picks starting to feel chalky? I certainly think so. In my latest mock draft, my first five picks remain unchanged from my first mock draft. Sure, some might say that’s a boring way to approach doing a mock draft. And while I’ve shifted … Read more

2026 NFL Draft: Where Will the Top Defensive Prospects Land?

Most of the blue-chip prospects in this year’s draft class are defensive players. So, where will they land? Here’s my projection for 10 of the top defenders, all of whom could hear their names called on Day 1 of the draft next Thursday:  EDGE/LB Arvell Reese (Ohio State): New York Jets 2025 stats (14 games): … Read more