NFL team previews 2026: Predictions, rankings, depth charts

Here's everything you need to know for the 2026 regular season, including how all 32 NFL teams rank and key stats ahead of Week 1.

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2026 NFL season sim: Predictions, surprises, playoff teams

We played out one of the Football Power Index's 10,000 season simulations (No. 9,187), from Week 1 through Super Bowl LXI.

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"Josh Simmons is a problem": Former Chiefs OL raises red flags about Patrick Mahomes' comeback ahead of Week 1 clash vs Broncos

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2026 NFL rookies guide: Stat leaders, fantasy picks, top QBs

Here's what to know about this group of rookies, including Rookie of the Year front-runners, fantasy favorites and QB updates.

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Former Wake Forest, NFL DB Alphonso Smith dies at age 40

Alphonso Smith, a two-time All-America defensive back who played four seasons in the NFL, has died.

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Rashee Rice or Xavier Worthy: Which Chiefs WR should you draft for Fantasy Football 2026?

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2026 NFL season X factors: Key players for all 32 teams

What do Marvin Harrison Jr., Jared Verse and Travis Hunter have in common? The success of their teams could depend on them.

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Chiefs rush to rebuild defense around veteran Chris Jones

Kansas City is betting that highly drafted rookies Peter Woods and R Mason Thomas will give its future hall of famer the support he's been missing.

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Get hyped for the MNF opener Broncos-Chiefs on ESPN and ABC

Get hyped for the MNF opener Broncos-Chiefs on ESPN and ABC

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"Dan Campbell is smoking crack": NFL fans put Lions HC on blast for comparing Drew Brees and Jared Goff while throwing shade at other QBs

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Who calls plays for every NFL team in 2026? What to know

From veterans to newbies, here's everything you need to know about the NFL's playcallers in 2026.

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That's a huge reason why I'm still playing: Travis Kelce reveals Patrick Mahomes' injury led to Chiefs TE reconsidering retirement decision

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"This ain't Saquon Barkley going to the Eagles": NFL analyst Jason McIntyre blasts Chiefs GM Brett Veach for calling Kenneth Walker "a savior"

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"This is way worse than we thought": Lions fans panic as GM Brad Holmes reveals uncertainty in injured RB's playing status for 2026

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Lions want to keep Branch and LaPorta, expect Branch, Joseph back after PUP stints

Lions want to keep Branch and LaPorta, expect Branch, Joseph back after PUP stints

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"Look, the kid made a mistake”: Lions GM Brad Holmes gives clear verdict on decision to cut Terrion Arnold after 8 legal felony charges against CB

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