Week 1 usually comes with the obvious storylines. New quarterbacks, big-name rookies, and teams carrying Super Bowl expectations tend to dominate the conversation; however, some of the more important developments can be hiding underneath that noise.

The Houston Texans are just days away from kicking off their 2026 campaign against the Buffalo Bills, which might mark the beginning of what has the chance to be a special year for this team in its 25th season as a franchise.

There is no clear consensus as to how good or bad the 49ers ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

Welcome to the 2026 NFL season. In this article, each week we will focus on a few key matchups where the underdog looks primed to shock the league with an upset victory. Week 1 is

What should we expect from Patrick Mahomes? How will the Raiders handle their QB situation? Which receivers could break out? Our insiders have Week 1 intel.

The first week of the 2026 NFL season is underway, and some managers may already find themselves in catch-up mode. Fortunately, there's still time to adjust lineups and seek help on the waiver wire before the bulk of the schedule unfolds on Sunday.

The Miami Dolphins have days before their season opener, and they're getting no respect ahead of their first matchup under head coach Jeff Hafley.

Sean McVay's Rams seem to have the makings of a Super Bowl champion. Can all of his stars shine in Los Angeles this season?

Bears receive major injury boost ahead of Week 1.

SportsLine's advanced model has locked in its Week 1 NFL predictions today from 10,000 simulations