SI:AM | Jim Harbaugh Backs OC Mike McDaniel Amid Chargers’ Offensive Struggles The head coach said his new offensive coordinator’s job is safe, but it’s clear Los Angeles has issues. Sports Illustrated · 7h ago
Buccaneers Need Their Own J.J. McCarthy–Like Trade After Baker Mayfield’s Injury Gilberto Manzano’s Fact or Fiction also looks at why we shouldn’t be surprised by the Lions’ defense or the Chargers’ 0–3 start. Sports Illustrated · Sep 30
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
The Jim Harbaugh–Mike McDaniel–Justin Herbert Marriage Is a Failure So Far The Chargers made big changes leading into 2026, but so far we’ve seen an endless loop of the same old team. Sports Illustrated · Sep 27
Five Stats Behind the Chargers’ Shocking Offensive Woes to Start 2026 The Chargers are 0–2 for the first time under Jim Harbaugh, and the offense hasn’t been helping. Sports Illustrated · Sep 25
NFL Panic Meter: Ranking Every 0–2 Team Based on Desperation Only 11% of teams have made the playoffs after an 0-2 start. Sports Illustrated · Sep 21
The NFL’s Latest Offensive Trend Was Hiding in Plain Sight As It Swept the League in Week 1 A simple formation that was routine before the 2010s is back en vogue. And with quarterbacks back under center, we saw record point totals. Sports Illustrated · Sep 17
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
Week 1 Lessons: Bears Might Be Better Than Last Year Chicago recorded 552 yards and 59 points in its opener. Plus, the Chargers are not worth the hype, and the Bills’ offense is better with Joe Brady as head coach. Sports Illustrated · Sep 14
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
Fabs's Fantasy Football Winners and Losers From Preseason Week 2 Seahawks running back Jadarian Price is among those on the risers list after two preseason games, while other options have seen their fantasy value decrease. Sports Illustrated · Aug 24
What We Learned from Chargers-49ers Joint Practice: Justin Herbert Looks Primed for Breakout With new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel in town, the Chargers' quarterback looks set to be unleashed. Plus, more injury updates from the 49ers. Sports Illustrated · Aug 19
2026 Fantasy Mock Draft 6.0: Kenneth Walker III Moves Into Round 2 Our most recent 10-round mock draft reflects the Chiefs running back's rise in popularity. Sports Illustrated · Aug 14
The Guardian - US · Aug 14 NFL preseason storylines: are the Rams inevitable and will the Pats survive scandal? With the Hall of Fame game done, and the second round of preseason games underway, let’s look at the storylines that could dominate the coming weeks
Sports Illustrated · Aug 1 Albert Breer Empties His Chargers Notebook From Training Camp Stop in SoCal Mike McDaniel’s offense is starting to take shape with Justin Herbert and a healthy O-line as the foundation. Plus, a look at the decisions facing new DC Chris O’Leary.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 29 2026 NFL Offseason Superlatives: Most Improved, Most Likely to Succeed and More Which teams and players had the best offseason? Who stirred up controversy heading into 2026?
Sports Illustrated · Jul 28 What Vita Vea’s Trade Request and Jalen Carter’s Extension Say About the DT Market The timing is coincidental, but two big pieces of news illustrate the current value of the big men in the middle of the line.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 16 Eight Possible First-Time NFL Pro Bowlers in 2026, Including Two Quarterbacks The reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year, an underrated defensive back and even a kicker all crack Conor Orr’s list.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 15 Super Bowl LXI Road Map: Justin Herbert, Chargers Are Running Out of Excuses With Mike McDaniel as his offensive coordinator, it’s time for the Pro Bowl quarterback to finally break through and win a playoff game.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 26 2026 Fantasy Football Mock Draft 5.0: Ja'Marr Chase Moves Ahead of Puka Nacua Our latest 10-round mock draft has plenty of changes throughout, including in the first round.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 23 Offseason Good, Bad and Ugly: Rams’ Favorite Status Is Good for the NFL Having one clear team at the top makes the season more interesting. Plus, the Cowboys are intriguing and the Browns are considering a terrible decision.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 17 Albert Breer’s Mailbag: How Mike McDaniel Can Get Justin Herbert in the MVP Conversation The Chargers’ new OC should have an immediate impact. Plus, the Eagles’ future with Jalen Carter, the Cowboys’ with CeeDee Lamb and more.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 3 Cheetah Reunion: Tyreek Hill Prediction Market Trends Toward Chiefs Tyreek Hill has the strongest chance of signing with the Kansas City Chiefs according to Kalshi's prediction market.
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.