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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Panthers' Tetairoa McMillan says he's stronger, but is he more versatile, too?

Now "20 pounds heavier," Carolina's second-year WR will aim to take advantage of his size over the middle.

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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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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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How Panthers QB Bryce Young, playcaller Brad Idzik will mesh in 2026

Carolina believes a more aggressive approach under first-time playcaller Brad Idzik can help franchise QB Bryce Young reach another level.

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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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"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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