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The 2026 NFL season is shaping up to be a make-or-break year for several star quarterbacks.
In this episode of Big Game Energy, we break down the NFL QBs with the most to prove in 2026 — whether it’s contract pressure, legacy questions, playoff struggles, or career-defining expectations.
Is this the year Dak Prescott finally gets to a conference championship?
Has the hype cooled too much on C. J. Stroud after playoff struggles?
Can Kyler Murray revive his career with a new team?
Is the window closing for Jared Goff and the Lions?
We also discuss honorable mentions like:
• Michael Penix Jr.
• J. J. McCarthy
• Justin Herbert
With massive contracts, playoff expectations, and legacy conversations on the line, 2026 could define careers.
If you love NFL debates, quarterback rankings, offseason storylines, and unfiltered football talk — this episode is for you.
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00:00 2026 QB s With the Most to Prove
00:39 CJ Stroud: From Rookie Hype to Make-or-Break Year
03:45 Kyler Murray: Fresh Start, Same Questions
05:30 Where Could Kyler Land?
07:42 Honorable Mentions: Penix, JJ McCarthy, Herbert
08:27 Dak Prescott: Market-Setting Deal, No More Excuses
13:54 Jared Goff and the Lions’ Closing Window