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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C.J. Stroud confident ahead of the biggest season of his life

After a rocky end in the playoffs last season, it appears Stroud will play Year 4 without a new contract.

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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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Four biggest questions facing Lamar Jackson and Ravens

Despite heightened expectations of success, the Ravens have a handful of questions to answer.

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NFL division, conference and Super Bowl best bets for 2026 season

Who's winning the Super Bowl? Which teams are winning their divisions and conferences? Our analysts offer their best bets.

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The story behind Steelers' viral field blessing: 'God doesn't pick sides'

A missed Ravens field goal turned a routine blessing into NFL folklore. The prior of Saint Vincent Archabbey is still trying to separate faith from superstition.

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Super Bowl countdown: Ranking teams all-in on winning in 2026

We stacked the top five NFL teams that need to win this season because of aging rosters, contracts or future draft capital.

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Why Kayshon Boutte will blend well with the Texans

DJ Bien-Aime examines why Kayshon Boutte will fit well with the Texans after being traded from the Patriots.

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C.J. Stroud seeking a new contract

DJ Bien-Aime breaks down the ongoing negotiations between C.J. Stroud and the Texans.

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"They paid two guys to come in and do that job": Kayshon Boutte reveals Patriots HC Mike Vrabel’s stance played a part in his desire to join Texans

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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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Ravens, Bills or Broncos? Ranking 5 teams most likely to secure AFC’s No. 1 seed in 2026

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NFL players, coaches, GMs under the most pressure in 2026

Can Baker Mayfield and C.J. Stroud play their way to big contracts? Is Aaron Glenn on thin ice with the Jets? Which 2024 first-rounders have fifth-year options at stake?

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"This is a great place to be for C.J. Stroud": NFL insider Ian Rapoport delivers big update on Texans QB amid $50,000,000+ contract buzz

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"What crime has he truly committed?": Ravens' Marlon Humphrey makes questionable statement about Daejon Love's alleged $1M+ romance scam

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