The New York Jets enter the 2026 NFL season with a new-look roster led by Geno Smith and one of the NFL's most promising rookie classes. PFF breaks down the Jets' key additions, breakout candidates, roster strengths and biggest concerns using advanced grades and metrics. See what to expect from New York in 2026.

The New England Patriots enter the 2026 NFL season as Super Bowl contenders after a breakout 2025 campaign. PFF breaks down Drake Maye's development, A.J. Brown's arrival, key offseason additions and the roster strengths and concerns shaping New England's championship outlook.

The Miami Dolphins enter the 2026 NFL season with a new head coach, a new starting quarterback and one of the league's youngest rosters. PFF breaks down Miami's offseason additions, rookie class, breakout candidates and biggest strengths and weaknesses using advanced grades and metrics.

The Buffalo Bills enter the 2026 NFL season with a new head coach, an upgraded roster and Josh Allen leading the way. PFF breaks down Buffalo's key additions, rookie class, breakout candidates and biggest strengths and concerns using advanced grades and metrics.

The Green Bay Packers enter the 2026 season with playoff aspirations behind Jordan Love's breakout campaign, but Micah Parsons' injury creates uncertainty on defense. Green Bay also added defensive depth through free agency and the NFL draft while counting on continued growth from its young core.

The Minnesota Vikings enter the 2026 season with one of the NFL's biggest quarterback questions despite an otherwise talented roster. Justin Jefferson, Dallas Turner and several key additions highlight a team with playoff aspirations if it finds consistency under center.

A year removed from a 15-2 season, the Detroit Lions finished 2025 with a 9-8 record but were the last-place team in a ridiculously competitive NFC North. With talented playmakers on both sides of the ball, the expectation will be that they can return to the playoffs this year.

The Chicago Bears enter the 2026 season after an NFC North title and playoff victory with rising expectations under Ben Johnson. Caleb Williams' development, promising additions such as Dillon Thieneman and Logan Jones, and the continued growth of Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III provide reasons for optimism backed by PFF grades and advanced statistics.

Following the departure of Mike Tomlin, head coach Mike McCarthy takes over in Pittsburgh to reunite with Aaron Rodgers for the quarterback's final NFL campaign. Bolstered by the additions of wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and cornerback Jamel Dean, the Steelers look to defend their AFC North title.

Following the blockbuster trade of reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett, new head coach Todd Monken steps in to helm a complete Cleveland Browns roster overhaul. Armed with four top 35 draft picks and a heavily restructured offensive line, Cleveland aims to build a sustainable environment for its next franchise quarterback.

With Joe Burrow healthy and a heavily revamped defense following the blockbuster trade for Dexter Lawrence, expectations are sky-high for Cincinnati in 2026.

The Baltimore Ravens 2026 preview centers on whether a healthier roster and sweeping offseason changes can return the franchise to contention. Lamar Jackson enters the season after finishing 2025 with a strong stretch of play, while new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle brings influences from Sean Payton and Ben Johnson that could reshape Baltimore's offensive identity.

These 10 NFL players haven't been fazed by the bright lights, excelling in their own right in games played late since 2023.

Bradley Locker dives into PFF charting to identify the most-penalized NFL players since 2021, headlined by the Falcons' Jawaan Taylor.

Daire Carragher analyzes specific routes run in the NFL from 2021-25, focusing on the concepts yielding the biggest plays but also those carrying high risk.

If these 10 players turn in strong 2026 campaigns, it could take their team from one fighting for a playoff spot to a Super Bowl contender. On the other hand, an underwhelming season could legitimately derail contending hopes altogether.

Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick break down the NFL's 32 best tight ends going into 2026, headlined by the 49ers' George Kittle.