X-factor NFL players who can swing the season for Super Bowl contenders: From Rams TE to DBs in New England
Here's what will matter most for teams like the Rams, Bills, Ravens, Texans, Chiefs, Chargers, 49ers and Patriots to try to knock off Seattle for the title next season.
Breakout defensive players to watch in 2026: Travis Hunter flashes elite coverage skills for Jaguars despite offensive inconsistencies
While Hunter may be an obvious breakout candidate, there are plenty of other under-the-radar defenders entering their second or third seasons who appear on the verge of stardom.
NFL MASTERMINDS: ranking the 12 best NFL playcallers with Robert Mays
Nate Tice & Robert Mays rank the top 12 mastermind playcallers in the NFL heading into the 2026 season.
7 developing trends that could CHANGE the NFL + where will Brendan Sorsby land? feat. Bill Barnwell
Nate Tice & Bill Barnwell dive into Brendan Sorsby’s value before breaking down some developing NFL trends.
Breakout offensive players to watch for 2026 NFL season include WR Ryan Flournoy, who could give Cowboys insurance for George Pickens
Whether it's a starter about to jump to a postseason award, a former first-rounder anointing themselves as a real player or a role player establishing himself as more, here are players ready to launch their careers forward.
These are the top 16 defensive players in the NFL for 2026 feat. Diante Lee
Nate Tice is joined by Diante Lee to draft the top 16 defensive players in the NFL heading into the 2026 season.
Top schematic trend to watch in 2026 NFL season: Will the game speed up or continue to slow down? Rams could give us the answer
Offenses aren't in any dire place right now, but defenses have clapped back hard on the popular offensive concepts of the past decade or so.
NFL's most improved position groups that can swing the season, from Rams' CBs to Patriots' pass catchers and more
An improved position group can help drive a team to the top. Here are four big ones to keep an eye on, as well as several others that could make an impact.
Drafting the top 2026 NFL quarterbacks: who goes #1? feat. Bill Barnwell & Gregg Rosenthal
Nate Tice is joined by Bill Barnwell & Gregg Rosenthal to draft the top 18 NFL quarterbacks heading into the 2026 season.
The 2027 NFL Draft QB class is LOADED: Arch Manning, Julian Sayin, names you NEED to know feat. Cory Kinnan
Nate Tice is joined by Cory Kinnan for an early deep dive into the loaded 2027 NFL Draft quarterback class, breaking down key names to know.