Tampa Bay’s first regular-season depth chart lists Rueben Bain Jr. and Josiah Trotter as defensive starters, putting the Bucs’ top two 2026 draft picks immediately into the fire against Cincinnati.
Miami will start rookie receivers Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell in Week 1, a revealing early bet on the 2026 draft class and the Dolphins’ new offensive timeline under Jeff Hafley.
Zac Taylor says Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are on track to play against Tampa Bay, giving Joe Burrow a strong chance to have both star receivers available for Week 1.
The 49ers lost starting defensive tackle Alfred Collins to a torn patellar tendon in Melbourne, creating an immediate interior-line problem before the historic Week 1 game against the Rams.
Malik Nabers participated in Wednesday practice work and looked close to game-ready, giving the Giants their strongest sign yet that the star receiver can return from his ACL injury in Week 1.
Seven months after Seattle beat New England 29-13 in Super Bowl LX, the Patriots return to Lumen Field for a rare Week 1 rematch that will immediately test how both contenders changed.
TreVeyon Henderson will miss New England’s season opener in Seattle with an ankle injury, putting Rhamondre Stevenson at the center of the Patriots’ Week 1 backfield plan.
The 49ers have removed the uncertainty around Nick Bosa: the star pass rusher is expected to play against the Rams in Melbourne after recovering from last season’s ACL tear.
Rome Odunze remains day-to-day with a new leg/foot issue, but Ben Johnson says the Bears are hopeful their top receiver can play against Carolina in Week 1.
Breece Hall returned to drills Tuesday and is trending toward playing against Tennessee, an encouraging turn after a groin injury interrupted the Jets running back’s preseason.
