Mendoza (Indiana) and Moore (Oregon) are the primary top-10 attractions in many mock drafts, with Mendoza drawing heat for pro‑ready mechanics and leadership. Moore’s athletic ceiling and downfield arm give him appealing upside for offenses that push tempo and spread concepts.

After the Kansas City Chiefs dominated the competition in the first half of the 2020s, the NFL has demonstrated this year that a lot can change from one year to another. The Philadelphia Eagles' dominant win in Super Bowl LIX (40-22) altered the league's landscape and opened the door for other teams to challenge

With only two weeks left in the regular season, the race for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft is becoming clearer, as are each individual team's biggest needs.

Heading into Week 16, only two playoff spots had been clinched in the NFL, but that number has now shot up to 10, which means there are still four spots up for grabs as the season heads into Week 17. On top of that, there's also a wide-open race to clinch the No. 1 overall seed in both the NFC and AFC.

The Patriots have clinched a playoff berth and have two very winnable games ahead: they visit the Jets in Week 16 and host the Dolphins in Week 17. If they win out, they would clinch the AFC East title, with a terrific chance at the No. 1 seed and first round bye.

In a few weeks, the NFL's head coaching carousel will turn as teams evaluate and make critical decisions. Several lead skippers are in coaching limbo, awaiting their fate amid uncertain futures.

Zak Koeppel ranks all 32 squads by projected cap space and draft capital in 2026, with good news for Aaron Glenn's three-win Jets -- and Les Snead's 11-win Rams.

Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season features plenty of matchups where teams are angling for a playoff spot or better draft position. With the calendar being near the end of December and Christmas spirit still hovering in the air,