{
  "id": 5032597,
  "title": "NFL bounceback candidates: Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers headline players most likely to return to form in 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/nfl-bounceback-candidates-jayden-daniels-malik-nabers-headline",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T06:20:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nfl-bounceback-candidates-jayden-daniels-062001552.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jayden Daniels, the quarterback for the Washington Commanders, had an incredible rookie season in 2024, but it was followed by a disappointing 2025 season due to injuries. In 2026, if he can stay healthy, Daniels is expected to bounce back and continue to be a threat in the NFC East.\n\nKyler Murray, a quarterback who was released by the Arizona Cardinals after seven seasons in 2018, is expected to make a strong comeback with the Minnesota Vikings in 2026. Despite not being the same player after his poor performance in 2025, Murray seems motivated to prove himself and earn a significant payday in the following season.\n\nPatrick Mahomes, the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, faced a setback in 2025 when he suffered a torn ACL and was set to miss most of the season. However, after a long recovery period, Mahomes is expected to play throughout 2026. Despite the challenges he has faced, the expectation is that a healthy Mahomes can bounce back from his career-lows in completion percentage, wins as the starter, and quarterback rating.",
  "summary": "Whether due to a significant injury or poor performance in 2025, here are 12 players who should have a better 2026.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jayden Daniels expected to bounce back in 2026 if healthy",
    "Kyler Murray motivated to prove himself with Vikings",
    "Patrick Mahomes aims to recover and perform well in 2026"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Chiefs, Ravens, Lions headline NFL teams most likely to make playoffs after missing 2025 postseason",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/chiefs-ravens-lions-headline-nfl-teams-most-likely-to-make-playoffs",
        "published": "2026-09-02T08:20:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}