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The Most Memorable Moments of All Time on NFL Kickoff Night

As the Seahawks and Patriots kick off the 2026 season, here’s a look back at some classic opening night performances.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 9

Ranking All 16 NFL Week 1 Games From Worst to Best

The NFL’s Week 1 slate includes its first-ever game in Australia, five intradivision matchups and plenty of old faces in new places.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 9

Week 1 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em Fantasy Team Defenses and Kickers

T.J. Watt and the Steelers' defense has a favorable matchup at home vs. the Falcons in Week 1.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 8

Retired NFL Players Open Up About Concussions: ‘Yeah, I Have CTE. It’s Almost 100% Positive.’

Matt Verderame speaks to 10 former players, including four Hall of Famers, about head trauma, health care and life after football.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 4

Week 1 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Target Tyler Shough and Malik Davis

The number of free agents who could help you take home a win in the opener or in the weeks to come.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 4

Cowboys resigned to Origin star hitting open market

North Queensland coach Todd Payten concedes Jeremiah Nanai is likely to hit the open market before the Cowboys have the chance to re-sign him.

AAP · Sep 4

PNG's Young hurdle could be sign of things to come

PNG's failed bid to sign Hudson Young for sizeably less than Canberra could be the first of many clashes between the Chiefs, the NRL and clubs over contracts.

AAP · Sep 3

PNG's Young pursuit on hold after salary-cap drama

PNG's signing spree has met its first major hurdle, with the NRL to push back on the offer that was expected to be made to Canberra star Hudson Young.

AAP · Sep 2

What Happens When a Fantasy Football Draft Goes Completely Sideways

In the interest of the majority who aren’t in expert leagues, SI's Michael Fabiano shares one of his recent drafts.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 1

NRL hierarchy given rare refresh with last year’s top four all bombing out in 2026

Humbling seasons for proven greats the Broncos, Raiders, Storm and Bulldogs highlight the game’s rapid change

The Guardian - AU · Sep 1