
Are the Bears Ready to Take Over the NFL?
Ben Johnson’s offense has more behind it than a 59-point opener. Caleb Williams’s development strengthens Chicago’s championship case, but the defense still has to catch up.
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Ben Johnson’s offense has more behind it than a 59-point opener. Caleb Williams’s development strengthens Chicago’s championship case, but the defense still has to catch up.
Philadelphia’s offensive line is not old across the board. But after three years as the NFL standard, the numbers show a real decline, particularly inside. Week 1 suggested those problems have not disappeared.

Every Detroit Lions game in the 2026 NFL season, with dates, kickoff times, U.S. television and streaming information, plus how to watch in Canada.

Every Buffalo Bills game in the 2026 NFL season, with dates, kickoff times, U.S. television and streaming information, plus how to watch in Canada.
The Vikings erased a 22-10 deficit with 29 unanswered points, while Philadelphia survived Washington and both Las Vegas and Arizona opened the season with convincing wins.
Cincinnati's rebuilt defense flipped the opener with four fumble recoveries, Evan McPherson kicked four field goals, and Joe Burrow left Paycor Stadium focused less on the win than the work still ahead.

Jackson’s 324-yard opener featured explosives, patience and control. The clearest statement came late, when Baltimore drained 6:17 from the fourth quarter to seal Jesse Minter’s first win.

Eight early-window games are complete on the first full NFL Sunday of 2026. Chicago scored 59, Baltimore rolled, Detroit survived overtime and Josh Allen rescued Buffalo late in Houston.

Week 1 brings J.J. Watt to CBS's marquee booth, Drew Brees into his first full season with FOX, and a promising new Netflix pairing. Here is who is calling every game, what changed, and which booths The Sporting Page will be watching.

Lamar Jackson is shutting down contract talk once Baltimore’s season begins. That is not stubbornness. It is professional, and the Ravens should understand the leverage he carries.

He raised travel unprompted after losing to the 49ers. The excuse came wrapped in accountability—a familiar move after the Rams’ playoff loss to Seattle.

Brown’s recent Philadelphia usage concentrated his work outside the formation. That gives New England a deployment question, not proof of a limited route runner.