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Jonah Elliss Will Have a Breakout Year for the Denver Broncos
After a dominant 2025 campaign, plenty of eyes will be on the Denver Broncos this season. Or, more specifically, on their defense. Denver’s defense wreaked havoc all season long, leading the league in sacks with a whopping 68. In fact, they had 11 more than the second-place Falcons. They also finished top three in yards […] The post Jonah Elliss Will Have a Breakout Year for the Denver Broncos appeared first on The Lead .
Will the Yankees’ Lack of Lineup Balance Be an Issue in October?
You could say that the Yankees’ lineup is built for the short porch in Yankee Stadium’s left field. Their cast of left-handed bats well outweighs their right-handed counterparts. Left-handed hitters account for 59.5% of the plate appearances taken by the Yankees this season. This wasn’t exactly the envisioned lineup construction at the start of the […] The post Will the Yankees’ Lack of Lineup Balance Be an Issue in October? appeared first on The Lead .
Can the Yankees Count on Aaron Judge to Save Their Season?
After 99 days on the injured list, Aaron Judge has been activated for his return to the New York Yankees. For three agonizing months, Yankees fans have been holding their breath, waiting for this news. Finally, on day 100, the captain is back in the Bronx. Judge took his first swings since May 31 on […] The post Can the Yankees Count on Aaron Judge to Save Their Season? appeared first on The Lead .
Which New NFL Coaches Will Make the Biggest Impact in 2026?
10 NFL franchises made changes to their head coaching position during the offseason, tying the record for most head-coaching changes in a single offseason. As the season kicks off, which of these new hires will make the biggest impact on the 2026 season? This is based on how much each coach could improve his team’s […] The post Which New NFL Coaches Will Make the Biggest Impact in 2026? appeared first on The Lead .
Should the Bills start Dorian Williams or Kaleb Elarms-Orr Week 1?
With rosters set and the first NFL games kicking off this week, many teams still have difficult decisions to make. For the Buffalo Bills, it comes down to who should start at the other inside linebacker position next to Terrel Bernard. The team will have to decide between the fourth-year Tulane product, Dorian Williams, and […] The post Should the Bills start Dorian Williams or Kaleb Elarms-Orr Week 1? appeared first on The Lead .
Which Stars Are Most Likely to Bust in 2026 NFL Fantasy Season?
Fantasy football season is here, and with it come classic questions that keep managers awake at night. Despite years of consistent scoring, is this the time David Montgomery declines? Or what about Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who had a brilliant year and can’t possibly regress? Better yet, is Brian Thomas Jr. even worth a pick? While not […] The post Which Stars Are Most Likely to Bust in 2026 NFL Fantasy Season? appeared first on The Lead .
It’s Now or Never for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are in a do-or-die situation this year. Since drafting Lamar Jackson, Baltimore has been a perennial Super Bowl contender. Since 2018, the team has made the playoffs six times, won four divisional titles, finished with the AFC’s number-one seed twice, and made one AFC Championship appearance. But as the years go on […] The post It’s Now or Never for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens appeared first on The Lead .
What Did 2026 MLB Preseason Projections Get Wrong?
There’s a difference between predictions and projections. Predictions are human thoughts and analysis that try to guess an outcome. For example, each fan base predicts that their team will win the World Series. Human thoughts come with human error, which makes incorrect predictions justifiable when the Los Angeles Angels don’t win the World Series. Then […] The post What Did 2026 MLB Preseason Projections Get Wrong? appeared first on The Lead .
Gannon’s Defense, Love’s Leap Will Determine Green Bay Packers’ Season
Opening the season on the road is never easy. However, if the last ten years say anything about the Packers and opening kickoff, it’s that they’ve been tough to deal with. A 7-3 record in Week 1 shows the success they’ve had early in the year. Several major changes to the Packers will shape what […] The post Gannon’s Defense, Love’s Leap Will Determine Green Bay Packers’ Season appeared first on The Lead .
How Do Phillies Stack Up Against National League’s Best Teams?
The Phillies opened the year with a disastrous 9-19 start, leading to manager Rob Thomson‘s firing. They then hired Don Mattingly. Since then, the Phillies have made a dramatic turnaround, now sitting at 81-63, the fifth-best record in the National League. A fifth-straight appearance in the postseason seems to be the team’s destiny. But the […] The post How Do Phillies Stack Up Against National League’s Best Teams? appeared first on The Lead .
Stan Kroenke Is a Great Choice to Guide the Los Angeles Angels’ Fresh Start
On September 1, the Los Angeles Angels put out a team statement saying that current owner Arte Moreno will be selling the team to Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. In an MLB record $4 billion sale, Moreno is leaving the Halos family after 23 years. https://twitter.com/Angels/status/2094858443966603635?s=20 The sale is expected to become official in the first […] The post Stan Kroenke Is a Great Choice to Guide the Los Angeles Angels’ Fresh Start appeared first on The Lead .
NFC 2026 Season Preview
The NFL season is just around the corner, and it’s time to give a preview of the NFC. League-altering moves have reshaped the landscape, and the top of the conference looks historically strong. For each NFC team, there’ll be an offseason grade, their record floor and ceiling, and an overall outlook to help determine where […] The post NFC 2026 Season Preview appeared first on The Lead .
AFC 2026 Season Preview
The NFL season is just around the corner, and it’s time to give a preview of the AFC. The conference looks as competitive as ever, with former Super Bowl squads returning to full health and younger teams shaping up as contenders. Between grading each team’s offseason, their record floor and ceiling, and the overall outlook, […] The post AFC 2026 Season Preview appeared first on The Lead .
Why Nuggets Fans Should Believe Jokić’s ‘Okay’ Prediction
Nikola Jokić does not do empty optimism. So when the three-time MVP was asked about the Denver Nuggets’ decision to trade Peyton Watson and offered a calm assessment of the team’s future, it carried more weight than the usual offseason platitudes. After leading Serbia past Victor Wembanyama and France in a FIBA World Cup […] The post Why Nuggets Fans Should Believe Jokić’s ‘Okay’ Prediction appeared first on The Lead .
Seven Years Later, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Won the Trade
When the Los Angeles Clippers dealt a 20-year-old Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the move seemed like the ultimate push to put the Clippers in championship contention. Yes, the Clippers gave up a haul of future picks, but they formed their dream star duo of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. As much promise […] The post Seven Years Later, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Won the Trade appeared first on The Lead .
8 NFL Head Coaches Who Are Most Likely to Get Fired Next
The NFL’s coaching carousel is a bottomless well of drama and disappointment. Every so often, a team finds its gem — Mike MacDonald, Kyle Shanahan, Sean McVay (hey Cardinals, fans are looking at you to round out the division of death). But more often than not these days, a coach flames out after two or […] The post 8 NFL Head Coaches Who Are Most Likely to Get Fired Next appeared first on The Lead .
VJ Edgecombe’s FIBA Performance Shows Sixers He’s Ready
The talented, promising combo guard VJ Edgecombe is quietly showing how he’ll develop into his role this upcoming NBA season. From midsummer into the start of the NBA season, international players return to their home countries. They do so in hopes of helping the team qualify for the FIBA World Cup. Since most fans don’t […] The post VJ Edgecombe’s FIBA Performance Shows Sixers He’s Ready appeared first on The Lead .
Dillon Thieneman Has More Pressure on Him Than Expected
When the Chicago Bears selected Dillon Thieneman with the 25th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, there was already going to be pressure. First-round picks are expected to contribute, and Thieneman was viewed as a player talented enough to compete for a starting role immediately. But the circumstances around him have changed. What was […] The post Dillon Thieneman Has More Pressure on Him Than Expected appeared first on The Lead .
A Game-by-Game Prediction for the Giants’ 2026 Season
The New York Giants had another disappointing season in 2025. They finished with a 4-13 record and last in the NFC East for the second straight season. They fired head coach Brian Daboll during the season and replaced him with long-time Ravens head coach John Harbaugh. Harbaugh has a winning track record and brings veteran […] The post A Game-by-Game Prediction for the Giants’ 2026 Season appeared first on The Lead .
DeMar DeRozan Will Win Sixth Man of the Year
Fans and media alike have spent this summer trashing the Denver Nuggets. They’ve torn apart Denver’s disastrous playoff collapse. They’ve criticized the Nuggets’ free agency moves (or lack thereof). But finally, the leaves have started to fall, meaning it’s time to look forward. The 2026 NBA season is just a month and a half away. […] The post DeMar DeRozan Will Win Sixth Man of the Year appeared first on The Lead .
What Will It Take for the 49ers to Win in Week 1?
The San Francisco 49ers open the 2026 NFL season with a crucial Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. For most NFL teams, the first week is rarely about perfection. Instead, it is more about readiness and little details. It’s no different for the 49ers. The Rams are coming into the new […] The post What Will It Take for the 49ers to Win in Week 1? appeared first on The Lead .
Who Are the Chicago Blackhawks Top Breakout Candidates?
The Chicago Blackhawks are tired of losing. Tied for the third-longest active postseason drought in the NHL at six seasons, the Blackhawks are trying to prove that the rebuild is nearing completion and that they’re ready to make big strides this year to become competitive. With Connor Bedard absent until mid-November after undergoing shoulder surgery […] The post Who Are the Chicago Blackhawks Top Breakout Candidates? appeared first on The Lead .
What Can the Cavs Do To Stand Above Other East Contenders?
The Western Conference has undoubtedly dominated the 21st-century NBA. But after blockbuster trades and free agency moves, the Eastern Conference appears to be historically stacked. Now, with newly emerged “super teams” like the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks, the fully healthy Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics, and true contention from the Miami Heat, Toronto […] The post What Can the Cavs Do To Stand Above Other East Contenders? appeared first on The Lead .
What Is the Atlanta Braves’ Long-Term Plan for Didier Fuentes?
In 2025, Didier Fuentes made his MLB debut amid a lost season for the Atlanta Braves. In four starts, Fuentes went 0-3 with a 13.85 ERA. As with many young pitchers, Fuentes struggled with command and the long ball. In only 13.0 innings, he walked six batters and gave up six home runs. https://twitter.com/Braves/status/1936054788321329481 After […] The post What Is the Atlanta Braves’ Long-Term Plan for Didier Fuentes? appeared first on The Lead .
Three Fantasy Football Players Who Will Outperform their ADP
Football season is upon us, which means fantasy football is, too. As drafts begin, it’s important to find the hidden gems. There are three players who have a strong chance of exceeding expectations and could be league winners when you draft them. Omarion Hampton Could Be a Top-3 Running Back With McDaniel Omarion Hampton is […] The post Three Fantasy Football Players Who Will Outperform their ADP appeared first on The Lead .
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