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Jerks of the Week – Aug. 24, 2026

Walt3 months ago3 months ago011 mins

Jerk of the Week: The Prostitute at the Park A long time ago in Jerks of the Week, I used to talk about the Bum on My Street, a crazy person who hung out at the corner near my parents’ house and yelled at squirrels. Now, nearly 20 years later, we have the Prostitute at…

Jerks of the Week

Walt3 months ago2 days ago0108 mins

I’m starting this new (weekly?) section because there are tons of jerks out there who need to be called out. I also need a place to vent because my 2027 NFL Mock Draft and NFL Picks don’t offer enough space. Jerks of the Week – Nov. 9, 2026 Walt Goes to Vegas 2026, Part 9:…

2026 Fantasy Football: Preseason Fantasy Stock – Week 2

Walt3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

With preseason underway, there will be updates daily to this 2026 Fantasy Football Preseason Stock page. Games will be added as I watch them. Adjustments will be made on my 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings accordingly. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. 2026 Fantasy Football Preseason Stock – Week 2 Chiefs at Buccaneers Bucky Irving, RB, Buccaneers…

2026 NFL Preseason Recap and Fantasy Football Notes: Week 2

Walt3 months ago3 months ago054 mins

**** NOTES FOR EVERY GAME WILL BE UP AS SOON AS I WATCH THEM **** Follow me @walterfootball for updates. Titans 19, Seahawks 16 Drew Lock and the Seahawks’ backup offense on the opening drive of the game. Seattle went down the field and scored rather easily despite sitting all of its starters against Tennessee’s…

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How the NFL is using technology to improve performance

Walt3 months ago3 months ago09 mins

NFL games accounted for 93% of the most-watched American television in 2023. Behind that dominance sits a quietly expanding technological infrastructure that most fans never see. From shoulder pad sensors to AI-driven injury prevention systems, the league has turned performance optimization into a science. And the results are measurable: 700 fewer missed games due…

NFL Picks Against the Spread: Preseason Week 2, 2026

Walt3 months ago3 months ago013 mins

NFL Picks (Preseason 2026): 2-2 (-$130) 2026 NFL Picks: 2-2 (-$130) NFL Picks (2025): 153-138-4 (+$7,055) NFL Picks (2024): 144-136-12 (-$1,380) NFL Picks (2023): 143-141-10 (-$6,860) NFL Picks (2022): 154-134-8 (+$9,860) NFL Picks (2021): 144-137-2 (-$5,365) NFL Picks (2020): 138-124-7 (+$9,350) NFL Picks (2019): 148-128-9 (+$1,200) NFL Picks (2018): 140-134-12 (+$845) NFL Picks (2017): 137-147-10…

Nine Games, Seven Countries, Eight Stadiums: Breaking Down the NFL’s 2026 International Slate

Walt3 months ago3 months ago08 mins

The NFL sends nine regular season games abroad this year, its biggest overseas run yet. Four continents, seven countries, eight stadiums, starting in Melbourne on September 10 and finishing in Mexico City on November 22. Three cities host their first NFL game ever. Here is what the schedule actually looks like. Melbourne Gets the…

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College Football’s Week 0 Kickoff on August 29

Walt3 months ago3 months ago09 mins

Why does a single Saturday in late August feel like the flip of a switch for football fans across the country? The answer has less to do with the calendar and more to do with what August 29 represents. That day marks Week 0 of the 2026 college football season, the unofficial doorway between…

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Tracking Rookies From Preseason to Kickoff

Walt3 months ago3 months ago09 mins

By the first weekend of August, a specific routine kicks in for NFL fans everywhere. The remote sits on the couch, the phone rests on the armrest, and both screens light up at the same time. With the 2026 Hall of Fame Game between the Panthers and Cardinals arriving on August 6 to officially…

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Why Preseason Games Deserve Your Full Attention

Walt3 months ago3 months ago09 mins

Here’s a question that splits NFL fans every August: does anyone actually enjoy preseason football, or is it just background noise until the games that count? With Week 1 of the 2026 preseason kicking off August 13, the answer is turning out to be a resounding yes. These games matter more than the skeptics…