Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; Photos: Nick Cammett, Ken Levine, Michael Reaves, Paras Griffin, Justin Casterline / Getty ImagesAug. 13, 2026 7:00 am EDT Updated It’s that time of year when the gravitational pull of the NFL begins to yank our attention back in its direction.The catalyst was last weekend’s Hall of Fame festivities, which included not only the enshrinement of our next class of legends but also the Hall of Fame Game, the annual kickoff to preseason action.The Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was stacked (more on that in the quiz below). And the game, which featured the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers, was actually … good? You can read all about the barnburner here, and check out the highlights from the induction ceremony here.Next, take a run at this week’s quiz, which hits on NFL happenings and much more. And please try out the Connections: Sports Edition while you’re at it!Top stories mentioned in this week’s quiz
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