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Saquon Barkley’s slow start in 2026 is creating more pressure on Jalen Hurts and the Eagles’ offense. Former NFL running back Damien Harris believes Barkley hasn’t looked as explosive or effective as he did during his dominant 2024 season, when he rushed for 2,005 yards. With Philadelphia relying heavily on its running game to set up play-action and RPO opportunities, Barkley’s struggles have made things harder for Hurts. Getting Barkley back to his previous form could help take pressure off Hurts and improve the Eagles’ offensive rhythm.
Former Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry suggested that Shedeur Sanders could become an NFL starter but questioned whether that opportunity will come in Cleveland. Landry pointed to Sanders’ development and improved preseason play, particularly his quicker decision-making and ability to stay on schedule, while noting that Cleveland may ultimately look for another quarterback. The article says Sanders is under contract through 2028 and currently sits behind Deshaun Watson, whose Week 1 struggles could eventually open the door for Sanders to play, but head coach Todd Monken planned to stick with Watson for Week 2.
Asante Samuel Sr. criticized Bo Nix following the Broncos’ 31-10 loss to the Chiefs on Monday Night Football, pointing to two key missed opportunities. Samuel said Nix’s first-series interception gave Kansas City early momentum and ultimately led to a touchdown, while Nix also failed to capitalize on Patrick Mahomes’ interception early in the third quarter. Denver took over at the Chiefs’ 5-yard line but managed only a field goal after a holding penalty, sack and Nix fumble out of bounds. Nix finished with 131 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception as Denver’s offense struggled throughout the game.
Former Patriots QB Cam Newton believes New England was exposed in its Week 1 loss to Seattle after blowing a 10–0 lead. He praised Seahawks QB Drew Lock for staying composed, while the Patriots’ defense struggled to maintain momentum. Drake Maye had a rough outing with three interceptions, and New England’s running game managed just 109 yards on 31 carries. With A.J. Brown also suffering an injury, the loss highlighted several areas the Patriots need to fix before facing Pittsburgh.
Cincinnati Bengals legend Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson offered an optimistic outlook on Raiders tight end Brock Bowers’ knee injury, saying he is “not too worried” after Bowers underwent a meniscus trim that is expected to sideline him for one to two games. Johnson compared the procedure to “getting a haircut” and suggested Bowers could return sooner than expected, though Bowers’ history of left knee issues adds some concern. The Raiders will rely more heavily on backup tight end Michael Mayer while Bowers recovers.
The latest 2027 NFL Mock Draft projects a quarterback-heavy class led by Oregon’s Dante Moore to the Arizona Cardinals at No. 1, followed by Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith to the Miami Dolphins and Texas quarterback Arch Manning to the New York Jets. The first round addresses a variety of team needs, with elite prospects including Trevor Goosby, Leonard Moore, Darian Mensah, Dylan Stewart, and Colin Simmons landing in the top 10, while the Chicago Bears add Clemson cornerback Ashton Hampton at No. 16. The mock also highlights the depth of the 2027 class across quarterback, wide receiver, offensive line, and defensive positions, with the Cleveland Browns closing the first round by selecting Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker at No. 32.
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