September 6, 2026
The Washington Commanders enter the 2026 campaign looking to rebound from a difficult 5-12 season in 2025. Warren Sharp’s forecast projects 7.5 wins for the team, placing them third in their division. The schedule offers a neutral challenge, ranking 15th on Sharp’s Strength of Schedule scale where 1 represents the easiest path and 32 the hardest. Unit evaluations highlight a clear disparity, with the Quarterbacks group rated as the strongest at number 14, while the Running Backs unit sits at the bottom of the league at number 32. Bettors should note that the team is projected as 1.5-point underdogs on average across the season. Addressing these structural imbalances will be essential for Washington to exceed expectations and improve upon their prior-year finish.
September 6, 2026
The New York Giants enter the 2026 campaign looking to rebound from a dismal 4-13 finish in the prior season. Warren Sharp’s forecast projects 7.5 wins for the franchise, which places them fourth in their division. This outlook arrives despite a challenging slate, as the Strength of Schedule ranks 23 on a scale where 1 is easiest and 32 is hardest, marking the tenth-most difficult path in the league. Unit evaluations highlight a disparity between coaching and coverage, with the head coach position ranked fifteenth strongest while the secondary is ranked 28th. The betting market reflects this uncertainty, listing a season-average spread of 2.0 points, indicating the team is expected to be underdogs by that margin on average. Addressing these structural weaknesses will be essential for any realistic push toward respectability.
September 5, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles enter the 2026 campaign with high expectations following an 11-6 finish in 2025. Warren Sharp’s forecast projects 10.5 wins and a first-place division ranking, suggesting continued contention despite a roster that saw significant turnover in free agency. The schedule offers a favorable path, ranked seventh easiest on a scale where one represents the softest slate and 32 the hardest. Unit evaluations highlight a dominant foundation up front, with the Offensive Line and Front 7 both rated as the second-best in the league for this outlook. However, the head coaching position ranks fourteenth, marking the weakest link in the organizational assessment. Balancing elite trench play against moderate leadership metrics will define whether they justify Sharp’s season-average line as 3-point favorites.
September 5, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks enter the 2026 campaign looking to build on a dominant 14-3 regular season that featured the league’s third-highest scoring offense and No. 1 scoring defense. Warren Sharp’s forecast projects 10.5 wins for the club, slotting them second in their division despite a mid-pack Strength of Schedule ranked 20th out of 32 teams, where one represents the easiest slate. This outlook highlights a roster defined by extreme positional contrasts, boasting the second-strongest secondary unit in the NFL while simultaneously carrying the 31st-ranked running back group. With key departures altering the depth chart and additions that include Emanuel Wilson, Dante Fowler Jr., and CB Avery Smith (acquired from the Chargers on August 30), the team must navigate these structural imbalances to meet high expectations. The path forward requires maximizing elite defensive backfield talent to offset significant questions in the ground game.
September 2, 2026
The Chicago Bears enter the 2026 campaign looking to build on an 11-6 finish from the previous season. Warren Sharp’s forecast projects 9.5 wins for the team, placing them third in their division. This outlook arrives alongside a mid-pack Strength of Schedule ranked 12th overall, where a lower number indicates an easier path. Unit evaluations highlight a significant contrast in roster construction for the upcoming year. The offensive line stands out as the strongest positional group, ranking sixth league-wide. Conversely, the front seven represents the weakest link, sitting at number 30. These structural disparities will define the team's ceiling as they navigate a balanced slate of opponents. Balancing elite trench play against defensive front limitations remains the central narrative for this preview.
August 31, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams enter the 2026 campaign with high expectations following a dominant 12-5 season where they led the league in scoring at 30.5 points per game. Warren Sharp’s forecast projects 11.5 wins and a first-place division finish, suggesting this roster remains elite despite facing the fifth-hardest schedule in the NFL, ranked 28th on a scale where 32 is most difficult. The 2026 outlook highlights a top-tier head coaching unit as the team’s strongest asset. Running back is Sharp’s lowest-ranked Rams position group, but it still ranks sixth league-wide. Significant roster turnover includes the departure of key contributors like Rob Havenstein and Jared Verse, balanced by major additions such as Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie — and, after the book window closed, Aaron Donald's August 30 return from retirement. This preview analyzes how these changes impact a team that finished 15-2 against the spread last year.
August 30, 2026
The Houston Texans enter the 2026 campaign looking to build on a dominant 12-5 season where they allowed just 17.4 points per game. Warren Sharp’s forecast projects 9.5 wins and a first-place division finish, though the path forward is steep with a Strength of Schedule ranked 27th on a scale where 1 is easiest and 32 is hardest. This difficult slate tests a roster defined by extreme contrasts in unit quality. The 2026 outlook highlights the Front 7 and Secondary as the team's strongest positional groups, ranking first overall in both categories. Conversely, the Offensive Line presents a significant vulnerability, sitting at Sharp rank 31 of 32. Balancing elite defensive potential against interior protection issues will define their ability to meet high expectations.
August 27, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars enter the 2026 campaign looking to build on a dominant 13-4 performance from the previous season, where they posted top-ten marks in both scoring offense and scoring defense. Warren Sharp’s forecast projects 9.5 wins for this squad, slotting them second in their division despite a mid-pack Strength of Schedule ranked 14th out of 32 teams. The roster profile reveals a distinct imbalance, with the secondary standing as the unit’s strongest asset at number 12 league-wide, while the running back group ranks as the weakest link at number 29. This contrast between a stronger secondary outlook and a struggling ground game defines the team’s structural outlook heading into the new year.
August 25, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2026 campaign looking to build on a strong 12-5 finish from the previous season. Warren Sharp’s forecast projects the team for 10.5 wins, placing them third in their division despite a favorable Strength of Schedule ranked eighth on a scale where one represents the easiest slate. This outlook suggests continued competitiveness, supported by unit rankings that highlight a top-tier head coach as the franchise’s strongest asset. However, significant questions remain in the secondary, which ranks as the squad’s weakest positional group at number twenty-six. Balancing these structural strengths and vulnerabilities will be key for a roster that posted 25.7 points per game last year. The 49ers must navigate this easier schedule while addressing defensive backfield concerns to meet elevated expectations.
August 23, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys enter the 2026 campaign looking to rebound from a disappointing 7-9-1 finish in 2025, a season defined by high-scoring offense but the league's worst scoring defense. Warren Sharp’s forecast projects 9.5 wins for the club, slotting them second in their division despite facing a brutal slate of opponents. The Strength of Schedule ranks 29 on a scale where 32 is the hardest, marking the fourth-most difficult path in the league. Roster evaluation highlights a stark contrast in unit quality, with the receiving corps standing as the strongest position group at number one overall. Conversely, the running backs and head coach roles are identified as the weakest links, both ranking twenty-third. Balancing elite pass-catching talent against a tough schedule will define this team's upside.