Dan Pizzuta
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There is still not an agreement for the exact date of the Australia game. The NFL is targeting this as the Monday Night Football matchup in Week 1, which would mean a noon start on a Tuesday in Melbourne. Sides will meet after the Super Bowl to discuss further.
From some Australian sources, I believe the initial plan was going to be Rams-Seahawks in Australia.
But since I'd guess that logistically would be a Week 1 game because of the travel involved, having the Seahawks in the Super Bowl and potentially opening the season with a win changed the matchup
But since I'd guess that logistically would be a Week 1 game because of the travel involved, having the Seahawks in the Super Bowl and potentially opening the season with a win changed the matchup
February 6, 2026 at 4:25 PM
There is still not an agreement for the exact date of the Australia game. The NFL is targeting this as the Monday Night Football matchup in Week 1, which would mean a noon start on a Tuesday in Melbourne. Sides will meet after the Super Bowl to discuss further.
Every conversation about “value” for MVP feels like it just turns into this
February 6, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Every conversation about “value” for MVP feels like it just turns into this
So all of that senior/contributor voting got one person in. Incredible.
The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class:
Drew Brees
Roger Craig
Larry Fitzgerald
Luke Kuechly
Adam Vinatieri
Drew Brees
Roger Craig
Larry Fitzgerald
Luke Kuechly
Adam Vinatieri
February 6, 2026 at 3:12 AM
So all of that senior/contributor voting got one person in. Incredible.
So the soft schedule is a knock against Drake Maye, but not Mike Vrabel. Am I understanding that correctly?
February 6, 2026 at 2:48 AM
So the soft schedule is a knock against Drake Maye, but not Mike Vrabel. Am I understanding that correctly?
Incredible offensive brain trust
February 6, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Incredible offensive brain trust
From some Australian sources, I believe the initial plan was going to be Rams-Seahawks in Australia.
But since I'd guess that logistically would be a Week 1 game because of the travel involved, having the Seahawks in the Super Bowl and potentially opening the season with a win changed the matchup
But since I'd guess that logistically would be a Week 1 game because of the travel involved, having the Seahawks in the Super Bowl and potentially opening the season with a win changed the matchup
February 5, 2026 at 7:05 PM
From some Australian sources, I believe the initial plan was going to be Rams-Seahawks in Australia.
But since I'd guess that logistically would be a Week 1 game because of the travel involved, having the Seahawks in the Super Bowl and potentially opening the season with a win changed the matchup
But since I'd guess that logistically would be a Week 1 game because of the travel involved, having the Seahawks in the Super Bowl and potentially opening the season with a win changed the matchup
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JUSTIFIED “FUCK ICE” CHANTS #AEWDynamite
February 5, 2026 at 3:04 AM
JUSTIFIED “FUCK ICE” CHANTS #AEWDynamite
This is wild
Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland is leaving Philadelphia, he announced.
@zberm.bsky.social was on it.
@zberm.bsky.social was on it.
February 4, 2026 at 11:49 PM
This is wild
This just seems kind of mean
February 4, 2026 at 5:48 PM
This just seems kind of mean
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Me on the death of the Washington Post sports section.
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
www.theringer.com/2026/02/04/m...
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
www.theringer.com/2026/02/04/m...
Death of a Sports Section
The Washington Post sports department was dismantled before its leaders gave it a chance to change
www.theringer.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Me on the death of the Washington Post sports section.
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
www.theringer.com/2026/02/04/m...
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
www.theringer.com/2026/02/04/m...
Point differential, including the playoffs
1. Seahawks 230
2. Patriots 198
3. Rams 174
4. Jaguars 135
5. Texans 121
6. Bill 116
7. Seahawks when they throw at least one interception 109
8. Broncos 90
1. Seahawks 230
2. Patriots 198
3. Rams 174
4. Jaguars 135
5. Texans 121
6. Bill 116
7. Seahawks when they throw at least one interception 109
8. Broncos 90
February 4, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Point differential, including the playoffs
1. Seahawks 230
2. Patriots 198
3. Rams 174
4. Jaguars 135
5. Texans 121
6. Bill 116
7. Seahawks when they throw at least one interception 109
8. Broncos 90
1. Seahawks 230
2. Patriots 198
3. Rams 174
4. Jaguars 135
5. Texans 121
6. Bill 116
7. Seahawks when they throw at least one interception 109
8. Broncos 90
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Fanatics makes more excuses than sellable jerseys:
Fanatics Makes More Excuses Than Sellable Jerseys | Defector
Like its more tangible products, Fanatics’ apologies are shoddy and practically worthless, yet Michael Rubin’s sports apparel company keeps issuing them anyway. In this latest instance, Fanatics is…
defector.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Fanatics makes more excuses than sellable jerseys:
This is such an incredible resource throughout draft season and I could not recommend it highly enough
The SIS NFL Draft Website is live!!🔥🔥
We've got more than 100 scouting reports up (the top players are well covered) with ~200 more to come. There's also skill ratings, plenty of statistical analysis, injury details & much more.
Come check it out!
nfldraft.sportsinfosolutions.com
We've got more than 100 scouting reports up (the top players are well covered) with ~200 more to come. There's also skill ratings, plenty of statistical analysis, injury details & much more.
Come check it out!
nfldraft.sportsinfosolutions.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:43 PM
This is such an incredible resource throughout draft season and I could not recommend it highly enough
Imagine how bad of an organization you have to be for a choice to come down between you and the Raiders and every single person would think Kubiak is crazy if he didn't pick the Raiders
Raiders set to hire Klint Kubiak after Super Bowl LX.
Raiders set to hire Klint Kubiak after Super Bowl LX
While the move cannot be made official until after the Super Bowl, Las Vegas has reportedly found its next head coach.
www.nbcsports.com
February 1, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Imagine how bad of an organization you have to be for a choice to come down between you and the Raiders and every single person would think Kubiak is crazy if he didn't pick the Raiders
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One. Week. Away.
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February 1, 2026 at 4:05 PM
One. Week. Away.
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From The Athletic: Jeffrey Epstein scouted women for New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch
www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
Jeffrey Epstein scouted women for New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch, emails show
The emails, sent in 2013, were among more than 3 million Epstein-related documents the Department of Justice released Friday.
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:12 PM
From The Athletic: Jeffrey Epstein scouted women for New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch
www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
By percentage increase, the low-end $301M figure would actually be the lowest jump since the cap dipped in 2021. The high-end figure would be more in-line with the jumps since then.
Over The Cap had their 2026 projections based on a $295M cap, so if you've been looking at those figures it's a bump.
Over The Cap had their 2026 projections based on a $295M cap, so if you've been looking at those figures it's a bump.
The NFL informed clubs today it is projecting a 2026 salary cap in the range of $301.2 million to $305.7 million per club, per source.
That would represent another significant jump from this year’s $279.2 million cap number, and nearly $100M than the $208.2M cap in 2022.
That would represent another significant jump from this year’s $279.2 million cap number, and nearly $100M than the $208.2M cap in 2022.
January 30, 2026 at 8:21 PM
By percentage increase, the low-end $301M figure would actually be the lowest jump since the cap dipped in 2021. The high-end figure would be more in-line with the jumps since then.
Over The Cap had their 2026 projections based on a $295M cap, so if you've been looking at those figures it's a bump.
Over The Cap had their 2026 projections based on a $295M cap, so if you've been looking at those figures it's a bump.
*whispers* from Week 10 on, J.J. McCarthy had higher EPA/play than Sam Darnold
The idea was the system was good enough that throwing a younger cheaper quarterback in there would be fine. The start was incredibly rough, but I don't think the thought was wrong.
The idea was the system was good enough that throwing a younger cheaper quarterback in there would be fine. The start was incredibly rough, but I don't think the thought was wrong.
the real bad move was drafting 9
January 30, 2026 at 5:58 PM
*whispers* from Week 10 on, J.J. McCarthy had higher EPA/play than Sam Darnold
The idea was the system was good enough that throwing a younger cheaper quarterback in there would be fine. The start was incredibly rough, but I don't think the thought was wrong.
The idea was the system was good enough that throwing a younger cheaper quarterback in there would be fine. The start was incredibly rough, but I don't think the thought was wrong.
The Darnold optics aren't great (still think that decision was the right process) and that's going to be what some people fixate on, but Vikings are also one of the oldest teams in the league that have needed to stack the roster with free agent signings to make up for a lack of hits in the draft.
The Vikings are firing GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, a source tells The Athletic.
January 30, 2026 at 5:51 PM
The Darnold optics aren't great (still think that decision was the right process) and that's going to be what some people fixate on, but Vikings are also one of the oldest teams in the league that have needed to stack the roster with free agent signings to make up for a lack of hits in the draft.
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Wild that there was an open lane called "what if we just explain things clearly to people?" and he's the first one to ever fill it
The City’s Budget is our future. And you deserve to know how it works.
January 30, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Wild that there was an open lane called "what if we just explain things clearly to people?" and he's the first one to ever fill it
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I loved this idea. And so (with Bryan's blessing)...
darnold-meter.com
darnold-meter.com
We need one of those NYT needles with "Do You Trust Sam Darnold".
It's quivering towards "yes" at the moment.
It's quivering towards "yes" at the moment.
January 30, 2026 at 4:05 PM
I loved this idea. And so (with Bryan's blessing)...
darnold-meter.com
darnold-meter.com
One positive about the Sean Mannion hire is the Eagles are already trying to help him out
January 29, 2026 at 10:51 PM
One positive about the Sean Mannion hire is the Eagles are already trying to help him out
Reminder that 30 NFL team offseason previews are up at Yahoo!
- Season overviews
- Cap outlooks
- Key free agents
- Positional needs
sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...
- Season overviews
- Cap outlooks
- Key free agents
- Positional needs
sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...
2026 NFL offseason previews: Your guide to every eliminated team's work ahead
Here is an in-depth look at each team, from how their 2025 season went and what their salary cap and free agent situations look like to their draft capital and glaring needs.
sports.yahoo.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Reminder that 30 NFL team offseason previews are up at Yahoo!
- Season overviews
- Cap outlooks
- Key free agents
- Positional needs
sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...
- Season overviews
- Cap outlooks
- Key free agents
- Positional needs
sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...