J.J. McCarthy may be closing in on his first shot at Vikings revenge

 Link: https://thevikingage.com/jj-mccarthy-minnesota-vikings-revenge

Raiders can still give Brian Thomas Jr. an opportunity Jaguars simply won't

 Link: https://justblogbaby.com/raiders-can-still-give-brian-thomas-jr-an-opportunity-jaguars-simply-wont

Trevor Nowaske's emergence might keep struggling Lions' signing on the bench

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/trevor-nowaske-s-emergence-might-keep-struggling-lions-signing-on-the-bench-01m3sd11w2vg

De’Von Achane Fantasy Football Injury Fallout: A look at the Dolphins’ RB Depth Chart

 Link: https://lastwordonsports.com/nfl/2026/09/30/devon-achane-fantasy-football-injury-fallout-a-look-at-the-dolphins-rb-depth-chart/

Kirk Cousins' performance opens up many scenarios for himself and Raiders

Link:  https://justblogbaby.com/kirk-cousins-performance-opens-up-many-scenarios-for-himself-and-raiders

Spencer Burford’s leash as the Raiders’ LG should be shortening quickly

 Link: https://justblogbaby.com/spencer-burford-leash-as-the-raiders-lg-should-be-shortening-quickly

Case Keenum's heroics show the importance of Lions nailing their QB2 pick

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/case-keenum-s-heroics-show-the-importance-of-lions-nailing-their-qb2-pick-01m3prbh93gn

J.J. McCarthy trade finally ends a Vikings relationship beyond repair

 Link: https://thevikingage.com/jj-mccarthy-trade-ends-minnesota-vikings-relationship-beyond-repair

Case Keenum has a chance to make some Bears history on Monday night

 Link: https://beargoggleson.com/case-keenum-has-a-chance-to-make-some-bears-history-on-monday-night

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: 8 Must-Adds for Week 4

 Link: https://lastwordonsports.com/nfl/2026/09/28/fantasy-football-waiver-wire-must-adds-for-week-4/

The 25 greatest defensive players in Chicago Bears history

Link:  https://beargoggleson.com/25-greatest-defensive-players-chicago-bears-history

Mendoza Meter: Kirk Cousins holds the line in Raiders' Week 3 win vs. Saints

 Link: https://justblogbaby.com/fernando-mendoza-meter-kirk-cousins-holds-the-line-in-raiders-week-3-win-vs-saints

Kyler Murray gets real about his struggles in first full game with Vikings

 Link: https://thevikingage.com/kyler-murray-gets-real-about-struggles-first-full-game-minnesota-vikings

Lions should take a hard look at changing key special teams role after Week 3 win

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/lions-should-take-a-hard-look-at-changing-key-special-teams-role-after-week-3-win-01m3ja5sfetn

Kerby Joseph is still trying to inject some hope into Lions' season

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/kerby-joseph-is-still-trying-to-inject-some-hope-into-lions-season-01m3fqxv8xsd

Johnny Hekker could unleash a surprise for Vikings-Buccaneers

 Link: https://thevikingage.com/johnny-hekker-could-unleash-minnesota-vikings-buccaneers-surprise

Gervon Dexter has quickly proved the adage 'once a Bear, always a Bear'

 Link: https://beargoggleson.com/gervon-dexter-has-quickly-proved-the-adage-once-a-bear-always-a-bear

Matt Gay faces perfect opportunity to prove Raiders right about Daniel Carlson

 Link: https://justblogbaby.com/matt-gay-faces-perfect-opportunity-to-prove-raiders-right-about-daniel-carlson

Kelvin Sheppard took his time talking himself into how Lions' defense will be ok

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/kelvin-sheppard-took-his-time-talking-himself-into-how-lions-defense-will-be-ok-01m3a27qwwrc

Bears need to replicate their winning formula from last season vs. Eagles

 Link: https://beargoggleson.com/bears-need-to-replicate-their-winning-formula-from-last-season-vs-eagles

Ben Johnson's frustration with Kyler Gordon's situation was summed up in 6 words

 Link: https://beargoggleson.com/ben-johnson-s-frustration-with-kyler-gordon-s-situation-was-summed-up-in-6-words

Raiders D/ST is a sneaky boom-or-bust fantasy option in Week 3 vs. Saints

 Link: https://justblogbaby.com/raiders-d-st-is-a-sneaky-boom-or-bust-fantasy-option-in-week-3-vs-saints

3 reasons to pump the brakes on the Raiders hype after unexpected 2-0 start

 Link: https://justblogbaby.com/3-reasons-to-pump-the-brakes-on-the-raiders-hype-after-unexpected-2-0-start

Saints' Kelvin Banks injury has Raiders' pass rush in line to dominate in Week 3

 Link: https://justblogbaby.com/saints-kelvin-banks-injury-has-raiders-pass-rush-in-line-to-dominate-in-week-3

Lions’ favorite defensive scheme through two games could be big issue in Week 3

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/lions-favorite-defensive-scheme-through-two-games-could-be-big-issue-in-week-3-01m3566fenrp

Fresh potential Taylor Decker landing spot may make him turn them down

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/fresh-potential-taylor-decker-landing-spot-may-make-him-turn-them-down-01m35gvep10v

Case Keenum is a step too far regarding fantasy hope for Bears' pass catchers

 Link: https://beargoggleson.com/case-keemum-is-a-step-too-far-regarding-fantasy-hope-for-bears-pass-catchers

Brad Holmes continues to live up to his hypothetical LinkedIn profile headline

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/brad-holmes-continues-to-live-up-to-his-hypothetical-linkedin-profile-headline-01m32mhpaqc3

3 practice squad callups the Lions have to consider heading into Week 3

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/3-practice-squad-callups-the-lions-have-to-consider-heading-into-week-3-01m322a4pq3v

Mendoza Meter: Kirk Cousins answers the call in Raiders' Week 2 win vs. Chargers

 Link: https://justblogbaby.com/fernando-mendoza-meter-kirk-cousins-answers-the-call-in-raiders-week-2-win-vs-chargers

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: 9 Must-Adds for Week 3

 Link: https://lastwordonsports.com/nfl/2026/09/21/fantasy-football-waiver-wire-must-adds-for-week-3/

6 instant takeaways from the Vikings' ugly win over the Bears in Week 2

 Link: https://thevikingage.com/6-takeaways-minnesota-vikings-ugly-win-chicago-bears-week-2

Lions offered Joey Porter Jr. alternative Brad Holmes would probably turn down

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/lions-offered-joey-porter-jr-alternative-brad-holmes-would-probably-turn-down-01m2zvw5g77v

Super Bowl window talk is sure to put Lions fans on Brad Holmes' naughty list

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/super-bowl-window-talk-is-sure-to-put-lions-fans-on-brad-holmes-naughty-list-01m2x3arejk1

NFL’s no-fine call on Javon Bullard raises questions after Kyler Murray hit

 Link: https://thevikingage.com/nfl-no-fine-javon-bullard-raises-questions-after-minnesota-vikings-kyler-murray-hit

Incessantly blitzing Josh Allen in Week 2 exposed Lions' defensive flaws

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/incessantly-blitzing-josh-allen-in-week-2-exposed-lions-defensive-flaws-01m2thas1dn5

Kyler Gordon update proves why Bears (and Bears fans) are done with him

 Link: https://beargoggleson.com/kyler-gordon-update-proves-why-bears-and-bears-fans-are-done-with-him

J.J. McCarthy's shot to redeem himself with Vikings just got much closer

 Link: https://thevikingage.com/jj-mccarthy-shot-redeem-himself-minnesota-vikings-closer

Brock Bowers' return to practice shouldn't move the needle for his Week 2 status

 Link: https://justblogbaby.com/brock-bowers-return-to-practice-shouldn-t-move-the-needle-for-his-week-2-status

Luther Burden is set to get back in his fantasy managers' good graces in Week 2

 Link: https://beargoggleson.com/luther-burden-is-set-to-get-back-in-his-fantasy-managers-good-graces-in-week-2

Derwin James may be even bigger thorn in Raiders' side if Brock Bowers misses Week 2

 Link: https://justblogbaby.com/derwin-james-may-be-even-bigger-thorn-in-raiders-side-if-brock-bowers-misses-week-2

Justin Jefferson makes it clear why Vikings can trust Carson Wentz

 Link: https://thevikingage.com/justin-jefferson-makes-clear-why-minnesota-vikings-trust-carson-wentz

Jameson Williams maintained a harsh reality for his fantasy managers in Week 1

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/jameson-williams-maintaned-a-harsh-reality-for-his-fantasy-managers-in-week-1-01m2nk9bgxk0

Raiders and Patrick Graham are both benefiting greatly from a needed reset

 Link: https://justblogbaby.com/raiders-and-patrick-graham-are-both-benefiting-greatly-from-a-needed-reset

Aaron Jones is Strongly Back in Fantasy Lineup Consideration With Jordan Mason on IR

 Link: https://lastwordonsports.com/nfl/2026/09/17/aaron-jones-fantasy-starter-jordan-mason-out/

Details of D'Andre Swift's contract further prove Ben Johnson's intrinsic value

 Link: https://beargoggleson.com/details-of-d-andre-swift-s-contract-further-prove-ben-johnson-s-intrinsic-value

Aaron Jones' Bears history makes Jordan Mason injury more insignificant

 Link: https://thevikingage.com/minnesota-vikings-aaron-jones-bears-history-jordan-mason-injury

A more ideal RB2 option may be ready to fall right into the Lions' laps

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/a-more-ideal-rb2-option-may-be-ready-to-fall-right-into-the-lions-laps-01m2jpjr93h8

Colston Loveland lands in obvious category of fantasy assets after Week 1 dud

 Link: https://beargoggleson.com/colston-loveland-lands-in-obvious-category-of-fantasy-assets-after-week-1-dud

Joey Porter Jr.-Lions dream could still be alive after insider's latest report

Link:  https://sidelionreport.com/joey-porter-jr-lions-dream-could-still-be-alive-after-insider-s-latest-report-01m2k1wpp4bs

Jahmyr Gibbs' assertion after Week 1 workload cannot mask issue for the Lions

Link:  https://sidelionreport.com/jahmyr-gibbs-assertion-after-week-1-workload-cannot-mask-issue-for-the-lions-01m2gmzsvywx

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Nine Must-Adds For Week 2

 Link: https://lastwordonsports.com/nfl/2026/09/15/fantasy-football-waiver-wire-must-adds-week-2/

Michael Mayer took the first step in proving Raiders right for hefty contract

 Link: https://justblogbaby.com/michael-mayer-took-the-first-step-in-proving-raiders-right-for-hefty-contract

Vikings fans won't be happy with likely fallout from brutal Kyler Murray hit

 Link: https://thevikingage.com/minnesota-vikings-fans-wont-be-happy-fallout-kyler-murray-hit

Mendoza Meter: Kirk Cousins offers mixed bag in Raiders' win over Dolphins

 Link: https://justblogbaby.com/fernando-mendoza-meter-kirk-cousins-offers-mixed-bag-in-raiders-win-over-dolphins

Colston Loveland took a turn on the back seat with zero-catch outing vs. Panthers

 Link: https://beargoggleson.com/colston-loveland-took-a-turn-on-the-back-seat-with-zero-catch-outing-vs-panthers

It only took one game for David Montgomery to make the Lions miss him terribly

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/it-only-took-one-game-for-david-montgomery-to-make-the-lions-miss-him-terribly-01m2dw7badtg

Latest Kyler Murray injury updates after Vikings QB exits Week 1 vs. Packers

 Link: https://thevikingage.com/latest-kyler-murray-injury-updates-minnesota-vikings-week-1-green-bay-packers

5 Vikings who have the most to prove against the Packers in Week 1

 Link: https://thevikingage.com/minnesota-vikings-most-to-prove-against-packers-week-1

Jackson Powers-Johnson sums up the difference a year makes for Raiders' OL

 Link: https://justblogbaby.com/jackson-powers-johnson-sums-up-the-difference-a-year-makes-for-raiders-ol

Former Lion D'Andre Swift's reunion with Ben Johnson has yielded unexpected bounty

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/former-lion-d-andre-swift-s-reunion-with-ben-johnson-has-yielded-unexpected-bounty-01m291yd6f3w

5 Raiders who already have their backs against the wall in Week 1

 Link: https://justblogbaby.com/5-raiders-who-already-have-their-backs-against-the-wall-in-week-1

Former Bears coach offers firm opinion about Kyler Gordon situation

 Link: https://beargoggleson.com/former-bears-coach-offers-firm-opinion-about-kyler-gordon-situation

Latest note on Sam LaPorta's potential Lions extension shouldn't worry fans much

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/latest-note-on-sam-laporta-s-potential-lions-extension-shouldn-t-worry-fans-much-01m28m03wycz

Raiders' Klint Kubiak can't repeat Pete Carroll’s mistake with Brock Bowers

 Link: https://justblogbaby.com/raiders-klint-kubiak-cant-repeat-pete-carroll-mistake-with-brock-bowers

4 Bears players who already have their backs against the wall in Week 1

 Link: https://beargoggleson.com/4-bears-players-who-already-have-their-backs-against-the-wall-in-week-1

Lions' search for the ideal backup to Jared Goff this year absolutely isn't over

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/lions-search-for-the-ideal-backup-to-jared-goff-this-year-absolutely-isn-t-over-01m26bp7013x

6 Lions players who already have their backs against the wall in Week 1

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/6-lions-players-who-already-have-their-backs-against-the-wall-in-week-1-01m26086k1jj

Brock Bowers Out 1-2 Weeks: Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pivots

 Link: https://lastwordonsports.com/nfl/2026/09/10/brock-bowers-fantasy-pivots/

Vikings officially give up pretending J.J. McCarthy is something he’s not

 Link: https://thevikingage.com/minnesota-vikings-officially-give-up-pretending-jj-mccarthy-something-not

Dan Campbell just echoed Brad Holmes’ confidence in Lions’ shaky secondary

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/dan-campbell-just-echoed-brad-holmes-confidence-in-lions-shaky-secondary-01m23dttwddx

Lions’ plan for left guard heading into Week 1 sounds like a recipe for disaster

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/lions-plan-for-left-guard-heading-into-week-1-sounds-like-a-recipe-for-disaster-01m20z001kvd

Bears' Kyler Gordon injury update has come from only place it will at this point

 Link: https://beargoggleson.com/bears-kyler-gordon-injury-update-has-come-from-only-place-it-will-at-this-point

Why Mike Tomlin could make sense for Vikings if 2026 ends in disappointment

 Link: https://thevikingage.com/why-mike-tomlin-could-make-sense-minnesota-vikings-2026-ends-disappointment

Raiders' Kirk Cousins should be on fantasy radars in Week 1 (and maybe beyond)

 Link: https://justblogbaby.com/raiders-kirk-cousins-should-be-on-fantasy-radars-in-week-1-and-maybe-beyond

Jared Goff has a notable streak he's well-positioned to continue this season

Link:  https://sidelionreport.com/jared-goff-has-a-notable-streak-he-s-well-positioned-to-continue-this-season-01m20skmngc7

Dan Campbell's comments on Lions' RB2 just further confirms Jahmyr Gibbs' role

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/dan-campbell-s-comments-on-lions-rb2-just-further-confirms-jahmyr-gibbs-role-01m1yf9zzczz

Under the radar question for the Lions could define their entire offense in 2026

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/under-the-radar-question-for-the-lions-could-define-their-entire-offense-in-2026-01m1y8qey73v

Harrison Smith contract details reveal the Vikings' clever compromise

 Link: https://thevikingage.com/harrison-smith-contract-details-reveal-minnesota-vikings-compromise

Projected extension for Brian Branch assumes best outcome in return from injury

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/projected-extension-for-brian-branch-assumes-best-outcome-in-return-from-injury-01m1w0reckgt

Harrison Smith is chasing something bigger than one more Vikings season

 Link: https://thevikingage.com/harrison-smith-chasing-hall-of-fame

4 players the Bears could move before the 2026 NFL trade deadline

 Link: https://beargoggleson.com/4-players-the-bears-could-move-before-the-2026-nfl-trade-deadline

Vikings fans finally have a clue about Harrison Smith's Week 1 status

Link:  https://thevikingage.com/minnesota-vikings-fans-have-clue-about-harrison-smith-week-1-packers-status

5 Bears who better step up to the plate during the 2026 season

 Link: https://beargoggleson.com/5-bears-who-better-step-up-to-the-plate-during-the-2026-season

5 Panthers players the Bears need to be careful with in Week 1

 Link: https://beargoggleson.com/5-panthers-players-the-bears-need-to-be-careful-with-in-week-1

Kyler Murray possibly ending Vikings' QB carousel still comes with a rough note

 Link: https://thevikingage.com/kyler-murray-possibly-ending-vikings-qb-carousel-comes-with-rough-note

Latest mock trade takes Brad Holmes to where he'd never go for a CB2 upgrade

Link:  https://sidelionreport.com/latest-mock-trade-takes-brad-holmes-to-where-he-d-never-go-for-a-cb2-upgrade-01m1pv739069

Fantasy Football Week 1 Waiver Wire: Some Post-Draft Pivots

 Link: https://lastwordonsports.com/nfl/2026/09/05/fantasy-football-week-1-waiver-wire/

Kirk Cousins isn't an exciting solution (but he's exactly what the Raiders need)

 Link: https://justblogbaby.com/kirk-cousins-isnt-an-exciting-solution-but-hes-exactly-what-the-raiders-need

An unlikely Week 1 outcome in Bears' LT battle can't be ruled out (yet)

 Link: https://beargoggleson.com/an-unlikely-week-1-outcome-in-bears-lt-battle-can-t-be-ruled-out-yet

Jared Goff has one area he still has to clean up to rise in quarterback ranking

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/jared-goff-has-one-area-he-still-has-to-clean-up-to-rise-in-quarterback-ranking-01m1kzrweaz9

Rico Dowdle Can Land in New Fantasy Tier in 2026 if One Thing Happens

 Link: https://lastwordonsports.com/nfl/2026/09/03/consistent-workload-can-push-rico-dowdle-new-fantasy-stratosphere/

Vikings remain open to Harrison Smith despite calling safety a strength

 Link: https://thevikingage.com/minnesota-vikings-open-harrison-smith-reunion

Bears' Ryan Poles hits expected notes about a D'Andre Swift contract extension

 Link: https://beargoggleson.com/bears-ryan-poles-hits-expected-notes-about-a-d-andre-swift-contract-extension

Latest intel fortifies where Lions may have to draw the line regarding who to pay

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/latest-intel-fortifies-where-lions-may-have-to-draw-the-line-regarding-who-to-pay-01m1hhaa1r99

Ben Johnson heaps praise on Rome Odunze as a tone setter for Bears' offense

 Link: https://beargoggleson.com/ben-johnson-heaps-praise-on-rome-odunze-as-a-tone-setter-for-bears-offense

Kirk Cousins won't hold off Fernando Mendoza for as long as some people think

 Link: https://justblogbaby.com/kirk-cousins-wont-hold-off-fernando-mendoza-for-as-long-as-some-people-think

Bold fantasy prediction for Caleb Williams also lands as incredibly possible

 Link: https://beargoggleson.com/bold-fantasy-prediction-for-caleb-williams-also-lands-as-incredibly-possible

Jahmyr Gibbs' shot at breaking lengthy NFL award streak has never been better

 Link: https://sidelionreport.com/jahmyr-gibbs-shot-at-breaking-lengthy-nfl-award-streak-has-never-been-better-01m1ekjx7fw3

Jadarian Price’s Early-Season Fantasy Stock Has Been Given a Boost

 Link: https://lastwordonsports.com/nfl/2026/09/01/jadarian-price-early-fantasy-stock/