2026 Super Bowl Window: Eagles, Chiefs top the list again.
1. Philadelphia Eagles
Arguably the most complete roster in football. Position by position, they rarely lose a side-by-side comparison. This is a winning franchise—reminiscent of the Patriots in their prime.
2. Kansas City Chiefs
Last season’s Super Bowl loss doesn’t knock them off the mountain. They’re still the team to beat. Week 2 rematch? Put me down early—I’m taking the Chiefs.
3. Baltimore Ravens
They’ve hovered near the summit for two straight years. This feels like a make-or-break season. The real test isn’t the regular season—it’s whether they can finally get past the Chiefs or Bills in January.
4. Buffalo Bills
Buffalo has one job: beat Kansas City. And frankly, I don’t think this is the year. The roster feels recycled—like they’re running it back for the third time without meaningful upgrades.
5. Washington Commanders
They’ve got the in6.gredients: a seasoned head coach, stars on rookie deals, and the sting of last year’s NFC title loss. Add in Dan Quinn’s defensive reinforcements—Von Miller and Bobby Wagner—and this once-young squad suddenly looks battle-tested. Windows close fast. This one’s open now.
6. Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Burrow once said the Bengals’ Super Bowl window is his entire career. I tend to agree—but talk is cheap. Burrow should’ve been MVP last year, Chase was electric, and Hendrickson led the league in sacks. Still, they couldn’t get past the Chiefs. That’s the hurdle.
7. Los Angeles Rams
The Rams have the talent to be in this discussion. The real concern? Matthew Stafford’s health. Is his back going to hold up all season? The backup QBs can certainly step in to win a game or two but long term, this team can only go as far as Stafford can bear on that back.
8. Packers
Before the Micah Parsons trade, they were fringe contenders. Now? NFC short list. Jordan Love looked sharp last season, and they quietly gave the Eagles a scare. With Parsons anchoring a what was top-five defense, Green Bay’s window might be just opening.