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Bold NFL 2026 season predictions: Surprise NFC North champion; Drake Maye wins MVP
nytimes.com • • general
Key Points:
- Marvin Harrison is expected to show significant improvement in his third NFL season with the Arizona Cardinals, becoming more of the playmaker fans anticipated despite not becoming a top receiver immediately.
- Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons is predicted to break the single-season all-purpose yards record, fueled by heavy usage in both rushing and passing plays.
- The Baltimore Ravens are projected to lead the league in takeaways under new defensive leadership, with a more aggressive and deceptive defensive system and key player additions.
- Buffalo Bills' Deone Walker is expected to emerge as the team's defensive MVP, overcoming past injury concerns to dominate as a nose tackle.
- The Carolina Panthers aim to finish as a top-five defense in 2026, building on improvements from last season and key defensive acquisitions despite some depth concerns.
