49ers beat Rams, Bills vs. Texans preview, Matt Leinart joins, Upset Alert & Nick’s Picks for Week 1

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   15 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 21 min

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   14 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 21 min

   Cowboys lose to Giants, Chiefs vs. Broncos preview, Cardinals beat Chargers, Bears beat Panthers

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   11 Sep 2026 · 17 min

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   10 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 21 min

   Seahawks beat Patriots, Rams vs. 49ers preview, Drake Maye struggles, Sam Darnold injured, BUD List

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   9 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 21 min

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   10 Oct 2026 · 21 minNew

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   9 Oct 2026 · 2 hr 19 minNew

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   8 Oct 2026 · 2 hr 19 min

   Cowboys vs. Buccaneers preview, Drake Maye wins OPOW, BUD List, Are the Bills overrated?

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    7 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 48 min

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