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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"Preseason wasn't perfect": NFL analyst Field Yates opens up about Fernando Mendoza's challenges as Kirk Cousins takes on Raiders' QB1 role

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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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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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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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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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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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Raiders name Kirk Cousins starting QB for Week 1 over Fernando Mendoza

Kirk Cousins will begin the season as the Raiders' starting quarterback over rookie Fernando Mendoza.

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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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WATCH: Fernando Mendoza takes first team reps with Raiders as Kirk Cousins misses practice ahead of Week 1

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"Mendoza will receive the Mahomes/Herbert treatment": NFL fans react to Kirk Cousins being named Raiders QB1

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Schrager to McAfee: It was Kirk Cousins' starting job all along

Schrager to McAfee: It was Kirk Cousins' starting job all along

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