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Minnesota Vikings in the Power Rankings — Entering the 2026 Season

Hello again, sports fans. We’re back with another season of putting together a consensus power ranking for the Vikings each week. It’s Packer week — let’s get it! Here’s a link to a spreadsheet for the year-long rankings. Let’s talk to it (rankings are hyperlinked for maximum clickage): The Rankings NFL.com — 19th Key excerpt: […]

Michael Mayer contract exposes Raiders’ putrid NFL Draft history with crazy stat

As the Las Vegas Raiders prepare for their Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at 1:25 p.m. PT on FOX, tight end Michael Mayer’s new contract extension has exposed a troubling statistic surrounding the franchise’s recent NFL Draft history. The Raiders agreed to a three-year, $45 million extension with Mayer that includes […] The post Michael Mayer contract exposes Raiders’ putrid NFL Draft history with crazy stat appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Ag Day: vs. Southern Utah

Colorado State (1-0) vs. Southern Utah (1-1) Ag Day / Orange Out Saturday, Sept. 12 – 5:00 PM MT Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium – Fort Collins, Colo. Tickets » BUY HERE Our house. Our standard. 🏠 Next Up Ag Day vs. Southern Utah 🔶 pic.twitter.com/idYTxwoBbz— Colorado State Football (@CSUFootball) September 11, 2026 📺 CBS Sports Network 📻 Colorado State Sports Network 📻 Varsity Network 📊 Live Stats Don’t miss anything about CSU Football by following us on social media and download the CSU...

Report: Packers, TE Tucker Kraft agree to four-year extension

The Green Bay Packers are locking up their franchise tight end for the long run. Tucker Kraft and the Packers have agreed to a four-year, $75 million extension worth up to $92 million with incentives, ESPN’s Ian Rapoport reported Saturday. According to Rapoport, the deal comes with a $26.5 million signing bonus. Kraft, 25, has enjoyed a solid three seasons in the NFL, tallying 113 receptions with 1,551 yards and 15 touchdowns since being drafted in the third round (78th overall) in 2023. The T...

Bengals News: Marvin Lewis Reveals his AFC North Favorite

Bengals News Quick Hits | With DJ Turner II A Go, Here’s Why Marvin Lewis Says Bengals Favored To Win His Old Stomping Grounds In AFC North As on Thursday, Turner went limited Friday.  Everyone knows Joe Burrow, but do you remember these Bengals QBs? The first player the Bengals signed for their inaugural season […]

“He Didn’t Handle It Well”: Andrew Berry Gets Honest Over Fans Booing Deshaun Watson Amid Public Outrage After QB1 Decision

Starting quarterback Deshaun Watson will have to make a case for himself by Week 3 of the 2026 season. The Cleveland Browns will open their season with two road games, starting against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1 and followed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2. Watson will return to Cleveland for the […] The post “He Didn’t Handle It Well”: Andrew Berry Gets Honest Over Fans Booing Deshaun Watson Amid Public Outrage After QB1 Decision appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Raiders news: Tight end gets paid

Michael Mayer will have one less thing to worry about as he begins the season as the Las Vegas Raiders starting tight end. His contract status is no longer a quesiton. Saturday morning, in a bit of a surprising move, the Raiders gave the prospective 2027 free agent a three-year contract extension worth a total […]

Eagles’ Jordan Mailata piles on Rams for crazy Australia travel schedule

Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle and Australia native Jordan Mailata questioned the Los Angeles Rams’ travel approach following their 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday Night Football in Australia. The Rams traveled to Australia just ahead of their Week 1 matchup but struggled against San Francisco, prompting questions about whether their schedule gave […] The post Eagles’ Jordan Mailata piles on Rams for crazy Australia travel schedule appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Green Bay Packers make Tucker Kraft one of the highest-paid tight ends in NFL history with 4-year contract extension

The Green Bay Packers and their star tight end Tucker Kraft had been engaged in contract extension talks for a long time. Despite missing half of 2025 with a torn ACL, Green Bay was certain that they wanted to lock Kraft up for the long term. At the time of his injury, he led the […] The post Green Bay Packers make Tucker Kraft one of the highest-paid tight ends in NFL history with 4-year contract extension appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

Las Vegas Raiders Set for Season Debut with Ashton Jeanty Return

1 / 82 Las Vegas Raiders safety Treydan Stukes (31) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Michael Clemens/Las Vegas Raiders 2 / 82 Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Michael Clemens/Las Vegas Raiders 3 / 82 Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) and kicker Kansei Matsuzawa (38) during practice at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Michael Clemens/Las Vegas Raiders 4 / 82 Las Vegas Raiders long s...

Tucker Kraft, Packers reportedly agree to 4-year, $75M contract extension

The Green Bay Packers and tight end Tucker Kraft have reportedly agreed to a four-year, $75 million contract extension, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Kraft’s new deal, which runs through the 2030 season, includes a $26.5 million signing bonus and its maximum value could reach as high as $92 million. Both sides have wanted to get a deal done, it was just a matter of whether an agreement could be reached before Week 1 or linger into the season. The $18.75 million annual salary is behi...

UNC vs. ETSU Live Discussion

There has been a lot that has happened since UNC won their first game of the season against TCU, and very little of it has been positive. It’s really unfortunate considering it was the biggest Power Four win that the Heels have earned in the Bill Belichick era, which if you’ve been paying attention since […]

Raiders sign TE Michael Mayer to multi-year extension

Presented by Raiders sign TE Michael Mayer to multi-year extension Sep 12, 2026 at 07:52 AM Raiders Communications Copied! HENDERSON, Nev. – The Las Vegas Raiders have signed TE Michael Mayer to a multi-year contract extension, the club announced Saturday. Mayer was selected by the Raiders in the second round (35th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame and has totaled 83 receptions for 788 receiving yards (9.5 avg.) and three touchdowns over 38 games (32 starts) in his first three N...

Is Week 1 must-win for Jets? Not a revenge game for Robert Saleh? | Jets Final Drive

On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt preview all things Jets-Titans as they get set to square off in Week 1 of the 2026 season, marking a story-filled game for Jets former head coach Robert Saleh. Watch More: https://on.sny.tv/ATEbSKX Subscribe to get the latest from SNY here: https://on.sny.tv/S5RYeWN About SNY: SNY is the official television home of the New York Mets, Jets and all things New York sports. SNY features unparalleled, exclusive ac...

Giants Week 1 injury report vs. Cowboys: What it means for fantasy football

For fantasy football managers invested in the New York Giants, the opening-night matchup with the Dallas Cowboys comes with one particularly uncomfortable question. What happens if Malik Nabers is not fully himself? Nabers is arguably the most valuable fantasy asset on the roster. Even a minor limitation can send ripples through the entire target hierarchy. […] The post Giants Week 1 injury report vs. Cowboys: What it means for fantasy football appeared first on ClutchPoints .

BREAKING: Raiders Signing TE Michael Mayer To Three-Year, $45M Extension

NFL Transactions Raiders Ian Rapoport reports that the Raiders are signing TE Michael Mayer to a three-year, $45 million contract extension. Rapoport adds that the deal includes $30 million guaranteed and $15 million APY, making him the fourth-highest-paid tight end in the NFL. He will be expected to play a role early on for the Raiders with TE Brock Bowers out due to injury. Mayer, 25, is a former second-round pick by the Raiders in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. He was named Third-Tea...

Steelers rumors: Insider gives pessimistic Joey Porter Jr. contract update

It appears ongoing contract talks between the Pittsburgh Steelers and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. aren’t making much progress. A new report throws cold water on the chances the two sides agree to an extension soon. “They have less than 48 hours to try and work out a long-term deal,” ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler said on […] The post Steelers rumors: Insider gives pessimistic Joey Porter Jr. contract update appeared first on ClutchPoints .

‘What Did He Do All Offseason’ — NFL Analyst Unleashes on Myles Garrett After Disappointing Rams Debut

The Los Angeles Rams entered the 2026 NFL season with a lot of expectations, and fans were expecting to see an amazing performance from star pass rusher Myles Garrett, but the first week of the season was a dramatic reality check for the Los Angeles Rams, as the organization had a disappointing 27–7 loss to […] The post ‘What Did He Do All Offseason’ — NFL Analyst Unleashes on Myles Garrett After Disappointing Rams Debut appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

Louisville basketball adds NKU transfer LJ Wells

It’s the middle of September and Pat Kelsey and company are still active in the transfer portal. LJ Wells, a 6’8 power forward who played the last four seasons at Northern Kentucky, has committed to play for Louisville in 2026-27. Wells is the namesake plaintiff in the ongoing Wells vs. NCAA case in Jefferson County Circuit Court […]

Fast Facts: Senior writer Larry Mayer

ChicagoBears.com senior writer Larry Mayer recently celebrated 25 years of working for the Bears. In honor of hitting the milestone, Mayer reflected on some of his favorite moments during his tenure, including the Bears’ run to Super Bowl XLI, last year’s magical season under coach Ben Johnson, Charles “Peanut” Tillman’s pranks and more. What is your earliest memory of being a Bears fan? Wow, that’s a good one. I didn’t expect that one. It was in 1977. The Bears were playing their season final...

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