Clinging to pre-draft preparation like it is the end of my playing days, I look back at the 2025 NFL Draft while also forward to the upcoming NFL season to preview some of the top rookie matchups. It is not as simple as picking first-round picks,

The 49ers are still co-favorites to win the NFC West, and betting against Kyle Shanahan has been a losing effort for the majority of his NFL career.

Washington went on to get the win in overtime, but it was a thrilling showdown between Penix and Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels. The Falcons-Commanders rematch was ranked among the best games on the 2025 schedule, coming in at No. 16 on PFSN's top 25:

The Raiders only play one game all season where they have an edge over their opponent in terms of rest, and all told, they will have 19 days fewer of rest than their opponents this year. For six matchups currently on their schedule, their opponent will get more rest than they will.

During a recent media appearance, the Kansas City Chiefs earned praise from an NFL executive following the 2025 schedule release | @EdEastonJr

NFL regular season schedule has been released and per NFL research, Miami has the 12th-easiest schedule with opponents holding a .474 win percentage from last year. Here’s what stands out about this year’s schedule.

PFSN rated an Atlanta Falcons matchup on the team's 2025 schedule one of the best in the league for the upcoming season.

Baltimore will play four games in prime time this season, and Pro Football Network added the Ravens to the list of teams deserving of more night games