Why you should watch Panthers-Cardinals in Hall of Fame Game, plus ranking the NFL's top 10 play-callers

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Aug. 6 Aug 6, 2026 at 12:58 pm ET • 11 min read Hello football friends, and welcome to the Thursday edition of the Pick Six newsletter!After 179 days of waiting, football is finally back. Have I been counting down since February? Yes, and yes, I clearly need a hobby. The Hall of Fame Game kicks off tonight, and sure, there's a good chance that you won't be able to name a single player on the field in the fourth quarter, but that's the beauty of preseason football. If you need a reason to watch tonight's game, don't worry, we're going to give you a few reasons why you should tune in. With that in mind, let's get to the rundown. As always, here's your daily reminder to tell all your friends to sign up for the newsletter. To get them signed