SI:AM | And Then There Was One Losses by the Niners and Chiefs leave just one undefeated team standing. Sports Illustrated · 14h ago
Conor Orr’s Week 7 NFL Power Rankings: Rams Take a Tumble The preseason Super Bowl favorites are in last place after a stunning home loss to the Cardinals. Plus, the Packers have turned it around. Sports Illustrated · Oct 20
The terrifying, unbeaten Chiefs would like you to know your predictions were wrong Kansas City beat the surprisingly feisty Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. They already look like a very real contender after a lost season in 2025 The Guardian - US · Oct 5
The Biggest Question for Every Week 4 NFL Game Multiple teams will fight to take the lead in their divisions in Week 4. Sports Illustrated · Oct 1
Pleasant surprises of the NFL season so far: Brock Purdy for MVP and actual Raiders competence It’s still early in the 2026 season but a number of teams and players have found unexpected levels of success in the last few weeks The Guardian - US · Oct 1
NFL Week 3 Lessons: Why Seven Seconds Could Define Cowboys’ Season Dallas lost the opportunity to shed its mediocre label. Plus, the 49ers continue to win despite costly injuries, and Marcus Mariota deserves a raise. Sports Illustrated · Sep 28
Why It’s Time for the Football Public to Stop Doubting Jalen Hurts Gilberto Manzano’s Fact or Fiction defends the Eagles’ QB after a comeback win. Plus, the Chargers should start looking ahead to the draft. Sports Illustrated · Sep 23
The Brian Flores–Ben Johnson Chess Match: Here’s What the Numbers Say A deeper look at five numbers that could determine the matchup between the Vikings’ defensive coordinator and the Bears’ coach in Week 2. Sports Illustrated · Sep 18
The Biggest Question for Every NFL Game In Week 2 What should teams be worried about heading into their second game of the season? Sports Illustrated · Sep 17
Matt Verderame’s Notes: Five On-Field Storylines That Are Key in Week 2 Tyler Shough’s rise in New Orleans, the Vikings’ blitz-happy defense and the Chargers’ outside running woes are among this week’s top storylines. Sports Illustrated · Sep 17
The Vikings Need Less From Kyler Murray Than You Might Think The true test for QB whisperer Kevin O’Connell would be making the importance of the position all but disappear. Sports Illustrated · Aug 11
Quote of the day by Brian Flores, 'There's instances where you do everything right and you work hard and things don't work out. That's part of life, and it ends up being life lessons for some guys' teaches discipline, courage, strength, perseverance for personal growth after failure Quote of the day by Brian Flores teaches words of wisdom and timeless lesson that life should not be judged by individual victories or defeats alone. A meaningful journey includes moments when preparation pays off and moments when it does not. What matters is the ability to keep learning, remain… The Economic Times · Aug 4
Best Offensive and Defensive Coordinator Combos in the NFL for 2026 All five of the duos received numerous head coaching interviews during the last hiring cycle. Sports Illustrated · Jul 10
Super Bowl LXI Road Map: With the Vikings, It’s All About Who Plays QB Success for Minnesota may hinge on Kevin O’Connell unlocking the talent of Kyler Murray or J.J. McCarthy as they chase a Lombardi Trophy. Sports Illustrated · Jun 24
Sports Illustrated · Jun 5 Ranking the NFL’s Best Defensive Triplets from 32–1 for 2026 The Rams were ranked 23rd in our defensive triplets rankings in 2025. Where do they check in now after acquiring Myles Garrett?
Sports Illustrated · May 28 Albert Breer’s Mailbag: The NFL’s Division Most Up for Grabs in 2026 Why the early part of the schedule could decide the winner. Plus, the league’s domestic violence problem, Kellen Moore’s second season and more.
International Business Times UK · May 27 Supreme Court Opens Door to Landmark NFL Discrimination Trial: Brian Flores Allowed to Sue Over Racism The US Supreme Court lets Brian Flores' NFL racism lawsuit move forward in court after rejecting the league's arbitration request, a setback for the NFL's efforts to keep the case behind closed doors.
Sports Illustrated · May 26 How Brian Flores’s Lawsuit Reached the Supreme Court and Will Now Proceed to Trial The Vikings’ defensive coordinator and former Dolphins head coach sued the NFL in 2022 over racism in its hiring practices. The case will now be heard in open court.
The Independent UK · May 26 Supreme Court won't intervene in discrimination suit led by Black ex-head coach Flores against NFL The Supreme Court has refused to intervene in a discrimination lawsuit led by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores against the NFL, allowing the case to proceed toward trial
Reason · Feb 10 The NFL's Rooney Rule Is a Well-Intentioned Failure Plus: Bad Bunny’s halftime show and more on Super Bowl LX
Sports Illustrated · Jan 22 Brian Flores Makes Decision on Vikings Future As He Awaits Steelers, Ravens HC News Flores is still in the running for two head coaching positions.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 20 Predicting the Outcome for Six Remaining NFL Head Coaching Jobs Conor Orr takes a new look at the market after Jeff Hafley and Robert Saleh landed jobs.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 19 How Sean McDermott’s Firing Affects the Coaching Cycle, Plus Bills’ Top Candidates The Buffalo job opening up will have ripple affects across the NFL, while the team likely seeks an offensive mind to work with Josh Allen.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 14 Steelers Coach Tracker: Full List of Interviews As Team Seeks Mike Tomlin Replacement The search for Mike Tomlin’s replacement begins.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 14 Ranking the NFL Head Coach Openings With the Steelers’ Job Now Available Plus, our best guesses for each hire, and other candidates to fill all nine positions.