NFL Previews

Miami Looks to Regain Explosiveness The Miami Dolphins are aiming to bounce back from an 8-9 season that ended without a playoff berth. After two straight trips to the AFC wild card round in 2022 and 2023, Miami is hoping for a return to form when it meets the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa enters his sixth season

Rodgers’ New Beginning in Pittsburgh Aaron Rodgers’ time with the New York Jets was short-lived and disappointing, ending just four snaps into his debut with a torn Achilles. Now 41 years old, Rodgers opens a new chapter with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the twist is that his first opponent of 2025 is the Jets in East Rutherford. Rodgers, a four-time

Commanders Aim to Build on 2024 Success The Washington Commanders will kick off their season at home on Sunday against the New York Giants with expectations higher than they have been in decades. After rolling to a 12-5 record behind rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and reaching the NFC Championship Game, Washington is no longer a surprise. Coach Dan Quinn made

New Era in New England The New England Patriots open the season against the Las Vegas Raiders with another coaching change at the top. Mike Vrabel steps in after Jerod Mayo’s short-lived 4-13 tenure. Vrabel, a former Patriots linebacker, understands the culture in Foxborough but must adapt to today’s roster as he works to build team identity. New England added

Rookie Quarterback Debuts in Denver The Tennessee Titans are set to open the 2025 season on the road against the Denver Broncos, ushering in the Cam Ward era. Selected with the No. 1 overall pick, Ward is expected to bring hope to a franchise coming off a 3-14 campaign. Head coach Brian Callahan has emphasized patience, saying the Titans need

Seattle Looks to Reclaim Lumen Field Advantage The Seattle Seahawks are known for their hostile home-field environment, but that advantage faded last season. Seattle went just 3-6 at Lumen Field, losing six of its final seven home games, and missed the playoffs by one game in Mike Macdonald’s first year as head coach. Veteran defensive lineman Jarran Reed emphasized the

Texans Open Season Against Rams with Goal of Protecting C.J. Stroud The Houston Texans enter 2025 with one clear priority: keep quarterback C.J. Stroud upright. After a second season marred by heavy pressure and inconsistent line play, Houston spent the offseason revamping its offensive front. The test of whether those changes worked arrives immediately when the Texans travel west to

Micah Parsons Aiming to Suit Up in Packers’ Opener vs. Lions The NFC North opener on Sunday between the Green Bay Packers and defending division champion Detroit Lions is filled with intrigue, highlighted by the potential debut of star edge rusher Micah Parsons in a Packers uniform. Parsons was acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Cowboys but has

MVP Quarterbacks Headline Sunday Night The NFL season kicks off with one of the marquee matchups on the Week 1 slate as Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens visit Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Both quarterbacks enter the season with NFL MVP awards already on their résumés, and each is chasing another run to the Super Bowl. Allen and