The 2026 NFL season is almost here, so we're putting our hottest takes on the record before Week 1.

Could the Giants make the playoffs AND win a playoff game? Will Baker Mayfield throw for 4,000 yards and 40 touchdowns? Could C.J. Stroud actually get benched while the Texans still finish with the best record in football? We also debate the Chiefs missing the playoffs again, the Packers finishing last in the NFC North, the 49ers missing the postseason, Omarion Hampton leading the NFL in touchdowns, the Saints winning the NFC South and more.

These takes could look genius by January... or absolutely terrible.

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The 2026 NFL season is almost here, so we're making our official predictions for every major award before Week 1.

Will we see a first-time MVP like Joe Burrow or Justin Herbert? Who wins a loaded Offensive Player of the Year race between stars like Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs? We give our picks for MVP, Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and more.

Drop your 2026 NFL award predictions in the comments and come back at the end of the season to see how wrong we were.

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The NFC East enters the 2026 NFL season with four teams facing massive questions. The Eagles are still loaded around Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, but after a first-round playoff exit, trading A.J. Brown, and changing offensive coordinators, is it Super Bowl or bust in Philadelphia? Can Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and George Pickens carry Dallas back to the playoffs? Will a healthy Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin get Washington back on track? And can John Harbaugh turn around the Giants with a young core of Jaxson Dart, Malik Nabers, Cam Skattebo, and No. 5 overall pick Arvell Reese? We predict every team's schedule game-by-game, give our win total picks, and reveal our final NFC East standings for the 2026 NFL season.

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The AFC East looks completely different entering the 2026 NFL season. The Patriots are coming off a Super Bowl appearance and added A.J. Brown alongside Drake Maye. Buffalo promoted Joe Brady and traded for DJ Moore as Josh Allen looks to finally get over the playoff hump. The Jets loaded up on young talent around three first-round picks, while Miami begins a complete rebuild with Malik Willis and Jeff Hafley. We predict every team's schedule game-by-game, give our win total picks, and reveal our final AFC East standings.

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The NFC West is loaded entering the 2026 NFL season, but one team stole the offseason. After finishing just one win away from an NFC West title and one win away from the Super Bowl, the Rams doubled down by trading for Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie while signing Jaylen Watson to pair with the NFL's best offense led by Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua. Can the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks repeat? Will the injury-plagued 49ers overcome another wave of injuries? Can the Cardinals begin a new era behind Mike LaFleur and No. 3 overall pick Jeremiyah Love? In this episode, we predict every NFC West team's record, break down every schedule game-by-game, and reveal our final NFC West standings for the 2026 NFL season.

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The AFC West could be the deepest division in football entering the 2026 NFL season. The Raiders begin a new era with No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza and first-year head coach Klint Kubiak. Can Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs bounce back after a shocking six-win season? Are the healthy Chargers finally ready to contend for a Super Bowl? And after adding Jaylen Waddle, are the defending AFC West champion Broncos now the best team in football? In this episode, we predict every AFC West team's record, break down every schedule game-by-game, and reveal our final division standings for the 2026 NFL season.

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The NFC North is once again shaping up to be one of—if not the—best divisions in football entering the 2026 NFL season. Can Kyler Murray revive the Vikings after Minnesota won nine games despite some of the worst quarterback play in the NFL last season? Will the Lions bounce back after missing the playoffs in their first year without Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn? Can the Packers overcome Micah Parsons' ACL injury and continue their playoff streak with Jordan Love? And can Caleb Williams lead the Bears to back-to-back NFC North titles after an 11-win season, a division championship, and a playoff victory in Ben Johnson's first year? In this episode, we break down every NFC North roster, predict every team's schedule game-by-game, give our official win total predictions, and reveal our final NFC North standings for the 2026 NFL season.

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The AFC North enters the 2026 NFL season looking completely different, and every team has massive questions to answer. The Browns moved on from Myles Garrett, trading for Jared Verse, rookie KC Concepcion, and more draft capital while rebuilding the offense with Spencer Fano, five new offensive line starters, and Todd Monken replacing Kevin Stefanski. But who will lead Cleveland at quarterback: Shedeur Sanders or Deshaun Watson? The Bengals may have the best roster of the Joe Burrow era. With Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Chase Brown, an upgraded offensive line, and a defense that added Dexter Lawrence and Bryan Cook, can a healthy Burrow finally get Cincinnati over the hump? After a disappointing injury-filled season, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens are looking to return to the top of the AFC with Jesse Minter replacing John Harbaugh and Trey Hendrickson joining the defense. The Steelers enter a new era with Mike McCarthy replacing Mike Tomlin after nearly 20 years, while Aaron Rodgers returns for one final season. Can Pittsburgh keep their winning streak alive, or is this finally the year they fall off? In this episode, we break down every AFC North roster, predict every team's schedule game-by-game, give our official win total predictions, and reveal our final AFC North standings for the 2026 NFL season.

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The NFC South could be the most unpredictable division in football entering the 2026 NFL season. Last year, all four teams finished within just two wins of each other, with the Panthers, Buccaneers, and Falcons winning 8 games and the Saints finishing with 6. Can Bryce Young prove he's the franchise quarterback and lead Carolina to back-to-back NFC South titles after the Panthers loaded up on defense with Devin Lloyd and Jaelan Phillips? Can Baker Mayfield bounce back in a contract year after injuries derailed Tampa Bay's season? Will Atlanta's front office overhaul, Kevin Stefanski, and the quarterback battle between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. finally unlock the Falcons? And can Tyler Shough, Joryn Tyson, Travis Etienne, and Kellen Moore turn the Saints into a playoff team? In this episode, we break down every NFC South roster, predict every team's schedule game-by-game, give our official win total predictions, and reveal our final NFC South standings for the 2026 NFL season.

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In this episode of the BallGame Podcast, we preview every AFC South team and predict how the division will play out during the 2026 NFL season. We discuss the Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts, and Tennessee Titans, predict every team's final record, go through their schedules game-by-game, and give our official win total predictions.

Can C.J. Stroud have a bounce back year and lead the loaded Texans to the Super Bowl? Can Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars build off their division title season? Can Daniel Jones return to form off a torn achilles and lead the Colts to the playoffs ? Will Cam Ward and the Titans surprise the NFL in Year 2?

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