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2026 NFL season predictions: Playoffs, Super Bowl, draft order, and individual awards
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Key Points:
- The AFC playoff seeds are led by the Bills, Broncos, Jaguars, Bengals, Chargers, Texans, and Chiefs, with the Bills favored due to a favorable schedule and the Broncos praised for their strong defense and offensive line.
- Predictions suggest the Texans and Chargers are unlikely to advance far in the playoffs, the Bills will lose in the AFC Championship Game, and the Broncos will reach the Super Bowl; the NFC is considered stronger, with the Rams expected to win the conference and the NFC securing its third consecutive Super Bowl victory.
- The 2027 draft order is projected to start with the Jets, Cardinals, Dolphins, Commanders, and Falcons, reflecting struggles and questionable management decisions in those franchises.
- Individual awards forecasts include Justin Herbert as MVP, Jahmyr Gibbs as Offensive Player of the Year, Will Anderson as Defensive Player of the Year, Lane Johnson as Protector of the Year, Jadarian Price as Offensive Rookie of the Year, and Caleb Downs as Defensive Rookie of the Year.
