Albert Breer

Joined: Jan 1, 2016

Albert Breer is a senior writer covering the NFL for Sports Illustrated, delivering the biggest stories and breaking news from across the league. He has been on the NFL beat since 2005 and joined SI in 2016. Breer began his career covering the New England Patriots for the MetroWest Daily News and the Boston Herald from 2005 to '07, then covered the Dallas Cowboys for the Dallas Morning News from 2007 to '08. He worked for The Sporting News from 2008 to '09 before returning to Massachusetts as The Boston Globe's national NFL writer in 2009. From 2010 to 2016, Breer served as a national reporter for NFL Network. In addition to his work at Sports Illustrated, Breer regularly appears on NBC Sports Boston, 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston, FS1 with Colin Cowherd, The Rich Eisen Show and The Dan Patrick Show. A 2002 graduate of Ohio State, Breer lives near Boston with his wife, a cardiac ICU nurse at Boston Children's Hospital, and their three children.

Sean Payton has led the Broncos to an impressive 10–2 record.

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The franchise quarterback’s rehab brought him back well ahead of schedule—and just in time for a must-needed win against the Ravens.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba has helped the Seahawks to an impressive 8–3 start.

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While a receiver has never won MVP, there’s no denying the Seahawks star’s superiority. Plus, the Packers’ sturdy defense and J.J. McCarthy’s struggles in Albert Breer’s Tuesday notes.

Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders leaves the field after leading Cleveland to a win over Las Vegas on Sunday in his first NFL start.

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Cleveland’s longest-tenured starter, Joel Botonio, shares what fans didn’t see leading up to the fifth-round pick’s first NFL start.

Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson and quarterback Jared Goff celebrate after Detroit beat the Giants in overtime on Sunday.

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Detroit’s best players bailed them out this time. Plus, what Jaxson Smith-Njigba and Caleb Williams told Albert Breer about Sunday’s wins.

The Cowboys dominated the Eagles in the second half Sunday.

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When Brian Schottenheimer addressed his Cowboys at halftime on Sunday, no one was using the tragic events of Nov. 6 to excuse what had happened in the first 30

Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to a 23–20 win over the Colts.

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There was a minute there on Sunday, around 2 p.m. local time, when no one had to squint too hard to envision a torch passing at Arrowhead Stadium, between the r

Mike McDaniel and the Dolphins have a two-game winning streak and a favorable schedule ahead.

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The GM search could determine Mike McDaniel’s future. Plus, answers to questions on Sam Darnold, Robert Saleh and more.

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy returned to the lineup, throwing for 200 yards and three touchdowns in San Francisco's win over Arizona on Sunday.

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San Francisco’s quarterback couldn’t have played better in his return. Plus, the Cowboys’ defensive shuffle and Sean McDermott’s milestone in Albert Breer’s Tuesday notes.