Minnesota Vikings Rookie Forecast 2026
Charlie CampbellThe Vikings were without second and fourth-round picks, and surprisingly did not use their first- or third-rounder to add talent to their defense.
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Detroit Lions Rookie Forecast 2026
One of the biggest differences between the Lions team that went 15-2 in 2024 and the one that went 9-8 in 2025 was the declining play of the offensive line.
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ESPN vs YouTube TV: Why carriage disputes hit NFL viewers the hardest
Walt NFL fans can tolerate a lot. Rain delays. Bad officiating. Prime-time games ending after midnight on the East Coast. What they usually do not tolerate well is turning on the television Sunday afternoon and discovering the channel they need suddenly is not there. That is why carriage disputes hit football viewers harder than…
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Was it a Reach? – Caleb Banks
Was it a Reach Many years ago, I created Why the Slide and Why Undrafted in response to questions about why certain well-known prospects were selected lower or not drafted at all in the NFL Draft. This year, I thought to expand to see if a player was a reach. The answer to whether a…
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Why the Slide?: Darrell Jackson Jr
They saw him as a two-down run-stuffing nose tackle whose game was all power.
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Chicago Bears Rookie Forecast 2026
While Thomas has some speed, he does not have a dominant trait with elite speed or size to consistently get the better of NFL cornerbacks.
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NFL Win Total Analysis
We’re going to be reviewing potential 2026 NFL win total bets on the WalterFootball After Dark Show over the ensuing months. Here’s the chart of teams and their win total numbers at various sportsbooks: I’ll post our favorite bets here as we review each division. The breakdown begins with the AFC East…
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Cincinnati Bengals Rookie Forecast 2026
For the NFL, Stewart is a project that has a ton of upside and potential. As a pass rusher, Stewart is quick off the ball with impressive first-step quickness. Stewart has serious speed to fire upfield and a real burst to close.
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Cleveland Browns Rookie Forecast 2026
They targeted Fano and were able to land him after trading down with Kansas City.
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Which 2026 NFL Rookies Could Influence Futures Markets Early in Their Careers?
The NFL futures betting markets start reacting immediately after the draft begins. Super Bowl odds, division winners markets and, of course, Rookie of the Year odds all move dramatically with the announcement of new draft picks. In 2025, some teams moved 10% on Super Bowl lines after the draft was finalized. However, the 2026…
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