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WASHINGTON COMMANDERS (5-12)
Expectations
After plummeting from an NFC title game berth to a five-win season, the Commanders will certainly hope for a return to the playoffs. Beyond wins and …
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By NOAH TRISTER
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9/2/26
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BALTIMORE RAVENS (8-9)
Expectations
The Ravens were considered Super Bowl contenders entering last season. Then everything that could go wrong seemed to. Lamar Jackson dealt with an early …
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By NOAH TRISTER
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9/2/26
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GREEN BAY PACKERS (9-8-1)
Expectations
The Packers believe they can make a Super Bowl run and end their recent history of playoff disappointment. They have reached the postseason in each of …
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By STEVE MEGARGEE
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9/2/26
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HOUSTON TEXANS (13-6)
Expectations
The Texans enter their 25th season as favorites to reclaim the AFC South title under coach DeMeco Ryans after finishing second last season and making the …
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By KRISTIE RIEKEN
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9/2/26
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MIAMI DOLPHINS (7-10)
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Few know what to expect from the Miami Dolphins this season, and for good reason: This is a team made up of newcomers at nearly every level. After …
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By ALANIS THAMES
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9/2/26
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Chargers must overcome another early blow to O-line in pursuit of 1st playoff win under Jim Harbaugh
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (11-6)
Expectations
The Chargers are coming off back-to-back 11 win years, but they're under pressure to translate regular-season success into a playoff run. Coach Jim …
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By BETH HARRIS
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9/2/26
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Russell Westbrook joins upstart basketball league Project B as co-founder and chief strategy officer
Russell Westbrook is joining the upstart men's and women's basketball league Project B as a co-founder and its chief strategy officer.
The two-time NBA scoring champion and 2017 MVP who announced …
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By ALANIS THAMES
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9/2/26
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DALLAS COWBOYS (7-9-1)
Expectations
It has been 13 years since the Cowboys missed the playoffs at least three consecutive seasons and more than 20 years since they had three losing records in …
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By SCHUYLER DIXON
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9/2/26
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The Orlando Dreamers added former MLB pitcher Nick Goody and renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Daryl Osbahr to the Sports Advisory BoardThe Dreamers also added industry experts Jay Jackson, Modesto …
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9/2/26
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ATLANTA FALCONS (8-9)
Expectations
Two jarring losses on defense will complicate the Atlanta Falcons' hopes of ending a streak of eight consecutive losing seasons.
Linebacker and edge …
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By CHARLES ODUM
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9/2/26
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Eastern Illinois (1-0) at Minnesota (0-0), Thursday, 8 p.m. ET
How to watch: Peacock
Key Stats
Eastern Illinois (2025)
Overall offense: 298.3 yards per game (109th in FCS)
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By The Associated Press
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9/2/26
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CINCINNATI BENGALS (6-11)
Expectations
Joe Burrow has a heightened sense of urgency going into his seventh season as the Bengals' franchise quarterback. Cincinnati has missed the playoffs the …
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By JOE REEDY
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9/2/26
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BUFFALO BILLS (13-6)
Expectations
Lowered expectations don't exist in Buffalo, especially with Josh Allen in his prime after turning 30 in May. That’s the message team owner Terry Pegula …
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By JOHN WAWROW
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9/2/26
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CHICAGO BEARS (12-7)
Expectations
Ben Johnson established high standards for Chicago shortly after he was hired as coach in January 2025. Coming off the organization's first NFC North title …
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By JAY COHEN
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9/2/26
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INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (8-9)
Expectations
How long has it been since the Colts made the playoffs? The quarterback who last took them to the postseason in 2020, Philip Rivers, stayed out of …
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By MICHAEL MAROT
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9/2/26
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Carolina Panthers (8-10)
Expectations
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers are looking to take another big step forward under fourth-year quarterback Bryce Young …
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By STEVE REED
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9/2/26
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Seahawks look to defend Super Bowl title with Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba back after big seasons
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (17-3)
Expectations
Considering how many key players the Seahawks retained from last year’s Super Bowl-winning squad, it isn’t unreasonable to think Seattle could become …
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By The Associated Press
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9/2/26
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Colorado at Georgia Tech, Thursday, 8 p.m. ET
How to watch: ESPN
Key stats
Colorado (2025)
Total offense: 328.4 yards per game (114th in FBS)
Passing: 202.8 yards per game …
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By The Associated Press
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9/2/26
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UAB at Illinois, Thursday, 9 p.m. ET
How to watch: Big Ten Network
Key stats
Illinois (2025)
Overall offense: 373.8 yards per game (78th in FBS)
Passing: 235.8 yards per game …
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By The Associated Press
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9/2/26
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Idaho at No. 21 Utah, Thursday, 9 p.m. ET
How to watch: ESPNU
Key stats
Idaho
Overall offense: 482.0 yards per game (50th in FCS)
Passing: 363.0 yards per game (7th)
Rushing: …
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By The Associated Press
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9/2/26
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