EXPLAINED: 3 | Vintage Vibes

Ex-Penrith groundsman aims to mow down old club

Before he was a tearaway back-rower for Newcastle, Francis Manuleleua was cutting grass outside Penrith's training ground.

AAP · Sep 23

2026 Top Week 2 NFL Performances by Players from West

Stephen Vilardo summarizes the highlights of some standout alumni veterans and rookies in last week's NFL games.

SuperWest Sports · Sep 22

Cleary out of moon boot and set to train before prelim

Penrith star Nathan Cleary appears increasingly likely to beat a foot injury and face Newcastle in the NRL preliminary final, after stepping out of his brace.

AAP · Sep 22

Week 2 NFL Lessons: Klint Kubiak Has the Raiders Thinking About the Postseason

Las Vegas is 2–0 for the first time since the 2021 season. Plus, the 49ers prove age is only a number, while Davis Webb’s patient approach pays off in Denver's win.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 21

NFL Week 2 Good, Bad and Ugly: Bryce Young Is Finally Playing Like a No. 1 Pick

Carolina’s QB has played lights out in the first two games of the season. Plus, Chicago awaits Caleb Williams’s fate after a noncontact injury, and the Bengals knocked off the Texans.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 20

'Have to step it up': Sharks out to find another gear

Cronulla captain Blayke Brailey has challenged his Sharks to find another level to try to match the Roosters in a boom-or-bust all-Sydney NRL semi-final.

AAP · Sep 18

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

Week 2 Fantasy Busts: Beware Drake Maye, Chase Brown

The Patriots quarterback and Bengals running back have unfavorable matchups this week.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 17

Week 2 Fantasy Sleepers: Aaron Jones Sr., Stefon Diggs should be in lineups

The Vikings running back and Commanders receiver make for good starts this week.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 17

NFL Week 2 Schedule 2026: Ranking All 16 Games From Worst to Best

Week 2 includes three games between 1–0 teams, five intradivision bouts and a marquee matchup at Buffalo’s new Highmark Stadium.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 17