2026 NFL Season Predictions: Super Bowl, Playoffs and Award Winners From the MMQB Staff

The 2026 NFL season is finally here! Before the Seahawks and Patriots kick things off with a special Wednesday night season opener and then the Rams and 49ers face off on the other side of the world , it’s time for our staff to spoil all the fun of the next 23 weeks and tell you how the season will play out.

Check below for our predicted award winners and full playoff brackets, including Super Bowl champions and MVPs. Plus, each of our writers and editors has one bold prediction, covering everything from a defensive MVP to rescheduled playoff games to a 70-yard field goal.

Here’s who we have making predictions this season: