NFL Season Preview and Super Bowl Predictions!
Summary
The Ringer NFL Show hosts Tom, Shield, and Billy break down their 2026 season predictions, starting with the AFC divisions. They debate the Bills' new regime under Joe Brady, predict the Bengals and Ravens will dominate the North, and discuss C.J. Stroud’s contract holdout in the South. The trio also analyzes the Chiefs’ resurgence in the West and reveals their wildcard picks, with Billy boldly selecting the Patriots over the Jaguars.
Topics discussed
Introduction and prediction methodology
AFC East: Bills, Bills' new coaching staff, and Joe Brady
AFC North: Bengals' 14-3 prediction and schedule analysis
AFC South: Texans vs Jaguars and QB contract market
AFC West: Chiefs, Chargers, and the return of Eric Bieniemy
AFC Wild Cards: Ravens, Patriots, and Daniel Jones' recovery
NFC East: Eagles vs Cowboys division race
NFC North: Lions' offensive resurgence and 13-4 prediction
NFC South: Buccaneers win the division
NFC West: Seahawks vs Rams and 49ers analysis
NFC Wild Cards: Vikings, 49ers, and Packers
AFC Playoff Seeds and Championship Game predictions
NFC Playoff Seeds and Championship Game predictions
Super Bowl Predictions: Bills vs Lions
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