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Last updated: September 13, 2026, 3:02 PM ET

Quarterback Market Set to Explode

The NFL's quarterback economy is bracing for a seismic shift, and Baker Mayfield's new deal is the clearest signal yet. Mayfield secured $55M per year in new money, a figure that has agents and front offices recalibrating expectations for a deep class of passers. That development is welcome news for 11 other quarterbacks positioning themselves for lucrative extensions. In Houston, the Texans and C.J. Stroud made a run at a deal before the season but mutually agreed to table talks until after the 2026 campaign. Meanwhile, Lamar Jackson has been reluctant to engage the Ravens on a long-term extension, keeping his focus squarely on the upcoming season.

Raiders' Youth Movement

In Las Vegas, Kirk Cousins is approaching Year 15 with a dual mandate: starting under center and mentoring a young Raiders core alongside offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. The Raiders also received encouraging news on star tight end Brock Bowers, whom sources believe has a realistic chance to miss only one game following knee surgery. On the defensive side, Maxx Crosby shut down trade talks with the Rams after his proposed move to the Ravens collapsed, signaling his desire to remain in Las Vegas.

Injury Wire and Roster Moves

The Rams absorbed a major blow as star defensive end Myles Garrett is headed to injured reserve for knee surgery, per ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. San Francisco will be without rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling for at least a month due to an ankle sprain. Pittsburgh cornerback Joey Porter Jr. will miss the opener against Atlanta with a back injury amid a summer-long contract dispute, and a trade remains possible. In Kansas City, left tackle Josh Simmons is out for Monday's opener against Denver, forcing the Chiefs to turn to undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson to protect Patrick Mahomes.

Falcons and Patriots Adjust

Atlanta quarterback Cooper Rush experienced back spasms Saturday but will still start Sunday against Pittsburgh, the team announced. New England is scrambling to cope with the loss of wide receiver A.J. Brown, who suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 1 and will miss four weeks, leaving the Patriots searching for someone to step up in his absence.

Jaguars and Jets Storylines

Jacksonville and wide receiver Parker Washington are unlikely to agree on a contract extension before the season opener, a source told NFL Network. The Jets, meanwhile, are eager to snap a historic interception drought and are targeting the Titans as the opponent to end it, while also anticipating the debut of No. 2 pick David Bailey.

Chargers' Coaching Dynamic

There is a lot riding on the relationship between Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel and head coach Jim Harbaugh, a partnership that could define the franchise's title hopes this season.

Week 1 Picks, Props and Draft Watch

Ahead of Sunday's action, our experts delivered 15 bold predictions covering upset picks, fantasy sleepers and projected stat lines. Bettors can find best bets for Sunday from our analysts, along with odds and totals for all 16 games. Fantasy managers should track the latest Week 1 inactives for Jeanty, Love, Odunze and others. to April, the draft quarterback race is heating up after Week 2 of the college season, with questions emerging about Dante Moore and praise mounting for Jeremiah Smith.