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Solak identifies six NFL records potentially in jeopardy for 2026 season

ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 1:00 PM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Solak identifies six NFL records potentially in jeopardy for 2026 season

Summary

Analyst Solak projects that several NFL performance records may face challenges during the 2026 season. The evaluation considers whether any league franchise can surpass existing team rushing totals. Additionally, the analysis investigates the possibility of new benchmarks in field goal kicking distance. The potential for a new single-season record for tight end receiving yardage is also under review. These projections highlight areas where league-wide trends could lead to historic shifts in statistical output. These assessments serve as a baseline for tracking player and team performance throughout the upcoming months of play.

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•Solak evaluates the potential for new NFL team rushing records.
•Long-range field goal kicking benchmarks are considered for potential updates.
•The analysis tracks the feasibility of a new tight end receiving yardage mark.
•Six specific league records are identified as candidates to be challenged this season.

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1:32 PMESPN NFL — Could 2026 be a record-breaking year in the NFL? Solak picks six marks that might be in jeopardy

What they're saying

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Can a team break the NFL's rushing record? Will we see a new long in field goal kicking? Could there be a new single-season tight end receiving yardage mark?
— ESPN NFLby Ben Solak

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