Gordon McGuinness has broken down every roster in the league — the biggest strengths, the clearest concerns, the key additions and the players most likely to swing each season. Every 2026 team preview is linked below.

The Los Angeles Chargers enter 2026 with Justin Herbert positioned to benefit from the returns of Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt and upgrades across the offensive line. First-round pick Akheem Mesidor joins a defense adjusting to a new coordinator after Jesse Minter’s departure.

The Las Vegas Raiders enter 2026 with a new head coach in Klint Kubiak and No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza as their quarterback of the future. Tyler Linderbaum strengthens the offensive line around Ashton Jeanty, while Maxx Crosby and Brock Bowers remain foundational pieces on both sides of the ball.

The Kansas City Chiefs enter 2026 looking to rebound from a 6-11 season, with Patrick Mahomes expected back after a late-season knee injury. Kenneth Walker headlines the offseason additions, while first-round picks Mansoor Delane and Peter Woods add young talent to the defense.

The Denver Broncos enter 2026 after a 14-3 season and AFC Championship Game appearance, with Bo Nix healthy and Jaylen Waddle joining an already talented roster. Denver returns PFF’s top-ranked offensive line from 2025 and a defense led by Nik Bonitto, Zach Allen and Pat Surtain II. PFF grades and advanced stats highlight the strengths, concerns, breakout candidates and roster battles surrounding one of the AFC’s top contenders.

PFF's 2026 NFL player rankings break down the league's best players at every position entering the new season. Josh Allen headlines the quarterback rankings, while reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett leads the NFL's edge defenders. Explore every position using PFF grades, advanced metrics and analysis to see where the league's top players rank.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter 2026 without franchise fixtures Mike Evans and Lavonte David, but a revamped edge group provides reason for optimism. First-round pick Rueben Bain Jr. joins YaYa Diaby and Al-Quadin Muhammad in a deep pass-rush rotation, while Emeka Egbuka leads an evolving receiving corps. PFF grades and advanced stats highlight Tampa Bay's strengths, concerns, breakout candidates and roster battles.

The New Orleans Saints enter 2026 with Tyler Shough looking to build on a promising rookie season after leading all first-year quarterbacks in PFF passing grade. First-round receiver Jordyn Tyson joins Chris Olave in a revamped supporting cast, while Kelvin Banks Jr. enters Year 2 as a breakout candidate. PFF grades and advanced stats highlight the Saints' biggest strengths, concerns and roster battles entering the season.

The Carolina Panthers enter 2026 as defending NFC South champions, but their ceiling could hinge on Bryce Young's development. Tetairoa McMillan leads an ascending receiving corps, while Devin Lloyd and Jaelan Phillips headline Carolina's defensive additions. PFF grades and advanced stats break down the Panthers' strengths, concerns, breakout candidates and roster battles entering the season.

The Atlanta Falcons enter 2026 with Kevin Stefanski taking over as head coach and Tua Tagovailoa competing with Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback. Bijan Robinson and Drake London give Atlanta proven offensive playmakers, but questions remain about the team's receiving depth.

Bradley Locker takes stock of the NFL's top 32 safeties going into the 2026 season, starting with the Ravens' Kyle Hamilton.

Max Chadwick ranks the best quarterback rooms across college football for the 2026 season, with the Oregon Ducks taking first place.

Dalton Wasserman compiles the NFL's 32 best cornerbacks going into the 2026 campaign, starting with Seahawks star Devon Witherspoon.

The Carolina Panthers erased a late deficit to defeat the Arizona Cardinals 33-30, scoring in the closing seconds to steal the Hall of Fame Game in the final minutes. Despite the loss, Cardinals quarterback Carson Beck delivered one of the night's standout performances, completing 15 of 19 passes for 189 yards and earning a 91.4 PFF grade on first review.

The Tennessee Titans enter the 2026 season hoping Cam Ward's second-year development can accelerate their rebuild under a new coaching staff. This preview examines Tennessee's biggest offseason additions, rookie class, breakout candidates and key roster battles using PFF grades and advanced analysis.

The Jacksonville Jaguars enter the 2026 season looking to build on an AFC South title behind Trevor Lawrence's late-season breakout. This preview examines Jacksonville's biggest offseason moves, breakout candidates, key roster battles and reasons for optimism using PFF grades and advanced analysis.

The Colts raced out to an 8-2 start in 2025, but a seven-game losing streak to close the season left them at 8-9 for the second consecutive year. They made a blockbuster move during the season by acquiring cornerback Sauce Gardner, then doubled down this offseason by committing to Daniel Jones at quarterback as they look to challenge the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars, who finished first and second in the AFC South last season.

The Houston Texans went 12-5 in 2025, finishing second to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC South. They opened the postseason with an impressive road victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers before a 28-16 loss to the eventual AFC champion New England Patriots brought their season to an end. With one of the NFL's best defenses returning, expectations will once again be high in 2026.