NFL Teams Ready to Rebound Back into the Playoffs in 2026 — Part I

About this episode

Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein discuss NFL teams that could return to playoff contention in 2026, focusing on the NFC.

Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein begin the first of a two-part series on NFL teams positioned to return to playoff contention for the 2026 NFL Season, starting with the NFC. Considering offseason acquisitions, draft picks and other factors, the MTS duo makes the case for teams including the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, New York Giants, Washington Commanders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Bucky Brooks

Guest: Lance Zierlein

Topics covered

• NFL playoffs
• team analysis
• 2026 season
• offseason acquisitions
• draft picks

Keywords

• NFL
• playoffs
• 2026
• teams
• analysis
• Dallas Cowboys
• Detroit Lions
• draft

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, New York Giants, Washington Commanders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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