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NFL analyst releases 2026 season projections for all 32 teams

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

NFL analyst releases 2026 season projections for all 32 teams

Summary

Ahead of the 2026 NFL season, CBS Sports analyst has published win-loss projections for every team in the league. The AFC East forecast places the Bills at the top of the division with an 11-6 record, followed by the Patriots at 9-8, the Jets at 6-11, and the Dolphins at 2-15. The analysis suggests the Patriots will miss the playoffs, citing concerns regarding their pass rush and a challenging early-season schedule that includes three road games in the first four weeks. Harold Landry is noted as a key defensive absence for the start of the schedule. These predictions follow a previous season in which the analyst correctly predicted the record for 13 teams. Detailed projections for the remaining divisions and the Super Bowl LXI champion are also included in the complete forecast.

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By the Numbers

•The Bills are projected to finish atop the AFC East with an 11-6 record.
•Patriots defensive player Harold Landry is expected to miss at least the first four games.
•The Patriots face the highest strength-of-schedule in the first four weeks among any team in 40 years.
•The analysis includes division-specific bold predictions and picks for the Super Bowl LXI winner.

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