2026 NFL season X factors: Key players for all 32 teams

2026 NFL Season X-Factors: Crucial Players for Every Team As the NFL season approaches, analysts are identifying key players, termed “X factors,” who could significantly impact their teams’ success. Ben Solak presents a yearly overview of 32 X factors—one for each team—excluding quarterbacks, coaches, and rookies. This year’s preview highlights various players, including Harrison for … Read more

The NFL is asking players to police the violence of football

The NFL Urges Players to Take Charge of Football’s Violence The NFL aims to enhance player safety while maintaining the sport’s essence, balancing the inherent violence of football. A new system holds players accountable, imposing a one-game suspension for three violations in key safety categories, including dangerous tackles. While accountability is crucial, the league’s responsibility … Read more

CTE in football players is a health crisis. It’s time for us to stop watching

CTE in Football Players: A Health Crisis That Calls for Action – It’s Time to Rethink Our Viewing Habits As the NFL season begins, a concerning study reveals that 91% of donated brains from former players showed signs of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). With participation rates in football linked to increasing risks of CTE, the … Read more