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1:00 PM, August 22, 2026
U.S. Bank Stadium
Minneapolis
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News
NFL team previews 2026: Predictions, rankings, depth charts
Here's everything you need to know for the 2026 regular season, including how all 32 NFL teams rank and key stats ahead of Week 1.
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Vikings still see major value in Harrison Smith
Kevin Seifert explains why Minnesota views the 37-year-old safety as an extension of DC Brian Flores.
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Four biggest questions facing Lamar Jackson and Ravens
Despite heightened expectations of success, the Ravens have a handful of questions to answer.
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Vikings safety Harrison Smith returns for 15th season
Vikings safety Harrison Smith is returning for a 15th season, with sources telling NFL Network he reached a one-year deal worth $12.25 million.
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The story behind Steelers' viral field blessing: 'God doesn't pick sides'
A missed Ravens field goal turned a routine blessing into NFL folklore. The prior of Saint Vincent Archabbey is still trying to separate faith from superstition.
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Super Bowl countdown: Ranking teams all-in on winning in 2026
We stacked the top five NFL teams that need to win this season because of aging rosters, contracts or future draft capital.
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Will Kyler Murray end the Vikings' tragicomic QB history?
Despite names you know -- Moon, Culpepper, Favre, Cousins -- Minnesota hasn't had a franchise QB since Tarkenton.
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2026 NFL rookies guide: Stat leaders, fantasy picks, top QBs
Here's what to know about this group of rookies, including Rookie of the Year front-runners, fantasy favorites and QB updates.
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2026 NFL season X factors: Key players for all 32 teams
What do Marvin Harrison Jr., Jared Verse and Travis Hunter have in common? The success of their teams could depend on them.
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Ravens, Bills or Broncos? Ranking 5 teams most likely to secure AFC’s No. 1 seed in 2026
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J.J. McCarthy's wife Katya shows off baby's OOTD after Vikings QB survived roster cuts ahead of Week 1 vs. Packers
Sportskeeda
NFL players, coaches, GMs under the most pressure in 2026
Can Baker Mayfield and C.J. Stroud play their way to big contracts? Is Aaron Glenn on thin ice with the Jets? Which 2024 first-rounders have fifth-year options at stake?
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"What crime has he truly committed?": Ravens' Marlon Humphrey makes questionable statement about Daejon Love's alleged $1M+ romance scam
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