Locked On NFL – Daily Podcast On The National Football League

In Episode 1, we begin with the Jets, Browns, Titans, Raiders, Giants, Lions, Saints and Cardinals. From there, new teams enter the competition two at a time, with Locked On NFL hosts making the case for why their team deserves to stay.
The Dolphins and Bengals enter first, followed by the Colts and Chiefs, Commanders and Vikings, Falcons and 49ers, and finally the Bills and Ravens.
Every time two teams enter, two teams are eliminated.
Which teams will outperform expectations? Which contenders are worth believing in? And which teams will be eliminated much earlier than their fans expect?
It's a completely different way to look at the 2026 NFL Power Rankings, featuring analysis and opinions from across the Locked On Podcast Network.
Part of the Locked On Podcast Network — Your Team, Every Day.
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Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles face critical turning points—can offseason changes put them back on top, or will rivals like the New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys spoil their plans? Josh Allen's superstar potential and major defensive overhauls in Buffalo spark debate as Joe Brady takes over, while Jim Leonhard’s switch to a 3–4 defense adds intrigue. The NFC East race heats up with Jalen Hurts under scrutiny and Dak Prescott’s Dallas squad poised to pounce.
Tony Wiggins and Nick Cattles dissect division battles across the NFL, spotlighting Chicago Bears’ enviable depth, Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ bid to reclaim the league's top run defense, and pivotal contract situations for stars like DJ Turner in Cincinnati. With questions swirling around the Kansas City Chiefs’ resurgence, Denver Broncos’ hype, and the Super Bowl aspirations of the Los Angeles Rams, this episode offers sharp insight on every contender’s path, potential surprises, and the X-factors that could decide each division.
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DIVISIONAL PREDICTIONS: The NFL season kicks off this week and it is time to make some final predictions. As for division winners, the Dallas Cowboys will shock the world and win the NFC East over the Philadelphia Eagles. In the NFC South, another upset could take place as the New Orleans Saints can be a team that rises up in 2026. The NFC North will be a bloodbath, but the Chicago Bears might have what it takes to hold on another year. The Los Angeles Rams are just too talented to lose the NFC West. In the AFC, the Denver Broncos can hold the west from the Kansas City Chiefs. The Cincinnati Bengals will reclaim the AFC North. In the south, the Houston Texans will get a division title with ease. It is a two horse race in the east, where the Buffalo Bills will benefit from the New England Patriots regression.
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Los Angeles Rams fans are buzzing about a potential Super Bowl walk, but is the “super team” hype too good to be true? Aaron Donald, Myles Garrett, and Matthew Stafford headline a loaded roster, but lingering questions about Stafford's health, receiver depth, and the offensive line spark debate. Plus, the Rams’ NFC West rivals, Seattle Seahawks, look to defend their title with Jaxon Smith-Njigba getting paid and Kenneth Walker’s toughness in the spotlight. Can the improved defense and run game keep the Seahawks ahead as divisional competition heats up?
Elsewhere, Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers face criticism after a shockingly low ranking, while the Denver Broncos’ quietly confident squad, guided by Sean Payton, refuse to fear the Kansas City Chiefs anymore. The show tackles Dallas Cowboys’ woes at linebacker, New England Patriots’ ongoing offensive line struggles, and sneak peeks at rising teams like the Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, and Chicago Bears. Will these playoff hopefuls overcome their biggest weaknesses?
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The NFL season is right around the corner and it's a perfect time to look at who could be the next MVP! Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are set for a bounce back year and big numbers could lead to Burrow's first MVP. Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers have Mike McDaniel calling plays now and that could make for some eye-popping stats. Jordan Love is more of a dark horse option, but if the Green Bay Packers excel, Love could get his....love. Jahmyr Gibbs will get a ton of work for the Detroit Lions and could end up as the offensive player of the year while Myles Garrett still is the favorite for defensive player of the year after getting traded to the Los Angeles Rams. As for the rookies, De'Zhaun Stribling could shock the world and give the San Francisco 49ers some vindication with the pick and Caleb Downs looks like a real leader for the Dallas Cowboys!
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