NO MORE HEDGING: Our Official 2026 NFL Predictions, Awards & Super Bowl Picks

The previews are over. It’s time to plant some flags.After spending the last month breaking down all 32 NFL teams, Sasha, Sara and Mike are locking in their official predictions for the 2026 season — all eight division winners, MVP and the major NFL awards, conference champions, Super Bowl picks and a full slate of season-long futures.There’s plenty of agreement, plenty of chaos, and some picks that could look absolutely ridiculous by November. The crew debates the Bills, Bengals, Steelers and AFC contenders; whether the Cowboys can finally deliver; Sasha puts his faith in the Giants and Chargers; the Lions get unanimous support; and the Seahawks and Rams spark a major NFC debate. 9-2 Episode.pdfThen it’s awards time: Dak Prescott and Justin Herbert enter the MVP conversation, Jahmyr Gibbs and James Cook battle for Offensive Player of the Year, and the guys throw out long-shot picks across the board. Finally, everyone locks in their AFC and NFC champions and makes an official Super Bowl LXI prediction. Plus: season-long futures, Mike’s annual pick for the NFL’s worst record, and one final Heat Check before Week 1.No more previews. No more hedging. Lock in, and here we go.