The first week of 2025 NFL action wrapped with an NFC North showdown, as Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears hosted J.J. McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings. Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski, Gary ...

In a perfect piece of scheduling, league legend Aaron Rodgers was given a unique chance at sweet revenge in Week 1 against the Jets. And only like an NFL great can do, the 41-year-old turned back the ...

Inside: Fantasy football waivers, with guru Jake Ciely answering two big questions today, plus the PFF Team of Week 1. This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic’s NFL newsletter. Sign up here to ...

Whether you're unhappy with your draft or want to strengthen a weak bench, savvy Week 1 sleeper pickups can give your lineup an early edge. Projecting sleepers before the regular season starts is ...

The New York Jets certainly impressed many with their performance Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite the loss, the Jets pushed a team that widely has been projected to be an AFC playoff ...

Welcome to the Week 1 fantasy cheat sheet, a one-stop shop for The Athletic’s game previews, injury and weather updates, and expert analysis. Bookmark this page and check back Sunday when we’ll ...

All touchdown picks operate on a star rating, with five stars representing the most confidence in a play and three stars operating as more of a lean. Xavier Worthy could be used creatively — including ...

The offseason has played out, the preseason games are behind us, and now, it's time for some NFL football. That leads us into Week 1 Sunday, which features several intriguing games — including an ...

The arrival of the 2025 NFL season means more than just making spread or total picks, as it also gives bettors the opportunity to make NFL prop bets on the league's biggest stars. From the 13 games on ...

The Week 1 NFL schedule is finally here, and several teams will be looking to make a statement with an early-season victory. The Green Bay Packers made the playoffs in 2024 but were ousted by the ...

Line: IND by 1 1/2. Cote’s pick: MIA, 27-20. TV: 1 p.m., CBS. On the Le Batard Show they love calling me a Dolphins “homer.” This pick will only amplify that. Although to call this an upset pick would ...

The first battle NFL players take on starts before their cleats even touch the grass. In fact, it begins even before they put their cleats on, when they are still arriving for the game -- hoping to ...