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Last updated: September 7, 2026, 10:43 PM ET

NFL Football

The NFL season is nearly upon us, and our season preview breaks down all 32 teams with key stats and bold predictions heading into Week. For a look at which franchises are pushing their chips to the center of the table, our analysis identifies five teams that are squarely in win-now mode due to aging rosters, contract pressures, or depleted draft capital. Meanwhile, a full season simulation run through the Football Power Index's 10,000 scenarios suggests a Lions-Chargers Super Bowl LXI matchup is a distinct possibility.

Injury Report

The Cardinals received encouraging news as coach Mike LaFleur expressed optimism that rookie running back Jeremiyah Love will be ready for Sunday's openerat the Chargers, despite suffering a high ankle sprainabout four weeks ago. The Titans, however, placed linebacker Cedric Grayinto the NFL's concussion protocol after he was involved in a UTV accident over the weekend. In Indianapolis, Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce"should be good to go" for Week 1 against the Ravens, per coach Shane Steichen, after undergoing offseason ankle surgery. The Cowboys will be without starting left guard Tyler Smith, who is headed for injured reserveafter thumb surgery, coach Brian Schottenheimer confirmed Monday.

Roster Moves

The Ravens have named Jovaughn Gwyntheir starting center for the season openerat the Colts, coach Jesse Minter announced. Over in East Rutherford, the Giants have released wide receiver Darius Slayton, moving on from their longest-tenured player. They have also agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract extensionwith backup quarterback Jameis Winston, a source confirmed to ESPN; the deal keeps him in New Yorkthrough the 2028 season. Elsewhere, the Browns may have a package of plays ready for rookie quarterback Taylen Green to utilize his athleticismon game day, coach Todd Monken said Monday.

Around the League

The Titans' offensive line is adopting a more aggressive, enforcing mindset under new coaches Carmen Bricilloand Isaac Williams, aiming to set the tonethis season. From a betting perspective, the Rams' dominance has made them Super Bowl favoritesat 5.00 odds, while other popular betsand long-shot liabilities offer intrigue across the board. Finally, Matt Suhey, the fullback who helped Walter Paytonand the Chicago Bears win the 1985 NFL championship, has died at 68.