Outlier’s NFL coverage for the 2026 season.
NFL2026Team PreviewsAfter a Super Bowl hangover ended in a Wild Card loss, the Eagles lost six defensive contributors in free agency and hired a first-time offensive coordinator, betting Jalen Hurts and Vic Fangio can hold the ceiling in place.
NFL2026Team PreviewsWith Aaron Glenn entering year two and three first-round picks fortifying the roster, the Jets also bring back Geno Smith to try and forget last season.
NFL2026Team PreviewsThe New York Giants enter the John Harbaugh era built around the potential of Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo, and Malik Nabers.
NFL2026Team PreviewsAfter the Vikings managed a 9-8 season despite quarterback futility, they signed Kyler Murray in an attempt to resolve their issues behind center.
NFL2026Team PreviewsAfter losing the NFC Championship, the Rams traded for Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie to pair with Matthew Stafford in their all-in bid for a Super Bowl title.
NFL2026Team PreviewsAfter an 8-2 start turned into a lost season, the Colts are counting on a healthy Daniel Jones to return to form and a full year of Sauce Gardner can get Indy back to the playoffs.
NFL2026Team PreviewsThe Texans have Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter to anchor an elite defense, but protecting C.J. Stroud remains the major question heading into 2026.
NFL2026Team PreviewsThe Bengals responded to last season’s 6-11 record by making wholesale changes to the defense while hoping their star quarterback stays healthy enough to return Cincinnati to the playoffs.
NFL2026Team PreviewsThe Falcons made a head coaching change and added a quarterback to address their most pressing concern headed into the 2026 season.
NFL2026Team PreviewsAfter a franchise-worst 3-14 season and the release of Kyler Murray, the Cardinals hired Mike LaFleur and enter 2026 with an unresolved quarterback battle around record-setting tight end Trey McBride.
NFL2026Team PreviewsBuffalo enters the Joe Brady era with Josh Allen, a new No. 1 receiver, and the same expectations to get to the Super Bowl.
NFL2026Team PreviewsAfter an 8-9 season cost John Harbaugh his job, the Ravens hand the reins to Jesse Minter – hoping that Lamar Jackson and new addition Trey Hendrickson can help bring Baltimore back into the AFC's top tier.
NFL2026Team PreviewsAfter nearly winning an AFC title, the Broncos traded for Jaylen Waddle with the hopes that’s the final piece toward the Super Bowl.
NFL2026Team PreviewsFollowing a breakthrough first season under Ben Johnson and a rejuvenated Caleb Williams, the Chicago Bears are aiming for more than a division title in 2026.
NFL2026Team PreviewsCarolina rode a Bryce Young emergence and the Offensive Rookie of the Year to a surprising division title, and now the question is whether that magic can continue.
NFL2026Team PreviewsComing off a disastrous 3-14 season, the Raiders hired Klint Kubiak, drafted Fernando Mendoza No. 1, and are starting Kirk Cousins while the rebuild takes shape.
NFL2026Team PreviewsThe Saints are building their season around Tyler Shough, hoping that his strong finish to 2025 will carry over into 2026.
NFL2026Team PreviewsWith Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, and Jaylen Waddle all out the door and a new coach-GM pairing running the show, Miami's 2026 season is less about wins and more about finding out who Malik Willis and this roster actually are.
NFL2026Team PreviewsAfter Mike Tomlin's stunning resignation, Mike McCarthy takes over a Steelers team that just won the AFC North, and everything still hinges on whether 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers has one more good season left.
NFL2026Team PreviewsSam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba have the reigning champs ready to repeat, but changes in the defense and backfield questions make this repeat bid anything but a formality.
NFL2026Team PreviewsAfter another 3-14 record that saw a midseason coaching change, the Titans are calling on Robert Saleh to provide stability around Cam Ward so the young QB can thrive.
NFL2026Team PreviewsThe Commanders spent the offseason fixing everything around Jayden Daniels, but it ultimately comes down to whether he can remain healthy.
NFL2026Team PreviewsGreen Bay went all-in to land Micah Parsons a year ago and now must prove a stacked roster can finally get Jordan Love and the Packers deep into the playoffs.
NFL2026Team PreviewsThe Myles Garrett era is over, and new head coach Todd Monken inherits a wide-open quarterback competition that will define the fate of the 2026 Browns.
NFL2026Team PreviewsAfter consecutive losing seasons, the Cowboys overhauled their defense with a new coordinator, a trade and two first-round picks – hoping this will help unlock a playoff berth.
NFL2026Team PreviewsComing off a division title, the Jaguars need Trevor Lawrence to sustain his late-season form and a healthy Travis Hunter to prove last year wasn’t an accident.
NFL2026Team PreviewsWith Brock Purdy locked up long-term and Mike Evans added to a loaded offense, the 49ers are hoping better health finally delivers the title Kyle Shanahan’s team has chased for years.
NFL2026Team PreviewsAfter consecutive early playoff exits without a win, the Chargers hired Mike McDaniel to revamp the offense and take Justin Herbert to a new level.
NFL2026Team PreviewsAfter a last-place finish, the Lions are counting on a healthy Aidan Hutchinson and a larger workload from Jahmyr Gibbs to get them back to the top of the NFC North.
NFL2026Team PreviewsAfter a stunning turnaround season and a Super Bowl appearance, the Patriots traded for A.J. Brown to give Drake Maye a true No. 1 wideout as New England chases its first title since the Brady era.
NFL2026Team PreviewsWith the Mike Evans era over, the Buccaneers are counting on a healthy Baker Mayfield and a breakout season from Emeka Egbuka to reclaim the NFC South.
