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.

Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick take stock of the top 32 tackles in the NFL, starting with the Lions' Penei Sewell.

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.

Bradley Locker breaks down five unheralded additions during the 2026 NFL offseason, including the 49ers trading for Dl Osa Odighizuwa.

Penalty patterns can change every season, or even weekly, but a broad stroke is useful in understanding which franchises have been the best and worst at avoiding yellow markers. Over the last five years, PFF charting offers a thoroughly insightful look into the most- and least-penalized teams in the NFL, including on what side of the ball and for what call.

It can be easy to want to forget especially difficult seasons, but some are particularly ignominious. Differentiating between bad years is an innately tough task, but PFF’s more holistic grades and advanced data can help.

Although an NFL game's first play from scrimmage is one of countless in a matchup, it can reveal a lot. Daire Carragher breaks down the recent trends behind the start of every contest.

The best fantasy football quarterbacks to avoid in 2026 are not necessarily poor players. They are expensive options whose risks outweigh the potential advantage over quarterbacks available several rounds later.