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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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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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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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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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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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 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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