Without further ado, here are some predictions that my enemies are sure to use against me on Sept. 4, 2026 …
Boldest prediction
Vikings edge rusher Jonathan Greenard will win NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Sorry for jinxing it, Jonathan, but this is me doubling down on my long-dog Associated Press vote from January.
Will the Eagles repeat?
No. Sorry, Saquon Barkley, but not buying back-to-back healthy seasons.
Will the Chiefs win the AFC again?
No. In fact, their nine-year stranglehold on the AFC West will be ended by Jim Harbaugh and his smashmouth Chargers.
AFC Championship Game
Chargers at Bills.
Most Valuable Player
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield wins the award and bows toward Cleveland, where his former team began the year with five QBs, none better than Mayfield, who was dumped as part of the Deshaun Watson fiasco that keeps on taking.
Coach of the Year
Jim Harbaugh. Take down Big Red in the AFC West and the trophy is yours.
Will the Jets end North American pro sports’ longest postseason drought at 14 seasons?
Nope. But Aaron Glenn took a big step in the right direction by cutting Aaron Rodgers.
