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It's just about time to kick things off for the 2026 NFL Season; that means it’s time to lock in my final predictions for all 32 teams. From division winners and surprise contenders to playoff teams and, of course, my Super Bowl Champion pick.  Think I nailed it? Think I’m out of my mind? Let me know on X and Instagram @domwithablog.  Let's break it down. (image via @chatgpt.com) * Indicates a playoff team AFC NORTH Baltimore Ravens 13-4* Cincinnati Bengals 11-6* Pittsburgh Steelers 8-9 Cleveland Browns 5-12 AFC SOUTH Houston Texans 10 -7* Jacksonville Jaguars  10-7 Tennessee Titans 7-10 Indianapolis Colts  4-13 AFC EAST Buffalo Bills 12-5* New England Patriots 8-9 New York Jets 4-13 Miami Dolphins 3-14 AFC WEST Denver Broncos 12-5* Los Angeles Chargers 11-6* Kansas City Chiefs 10-7* Las Vegas Raiders  4-13 NFC NORTH Green Bay Packers 11-6* Detroit Lions 11-6* Chicago Bears 10-7* Minnesota Vikings 7-10 NFC SOUTH New Orleans Saints 9-8* Carolina Pa...

One of the biggest stories in all of college football last season was that former Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin would be leaving the Rebels to coach the LSU Tigers. While the news broke in late November, just under two months later, Sam Leavitt committed to become the new man under center for LSU, a match made in football heaven. For those who may not be familiar with Leavitt, he was a four-star recruit entering college and played in just four games for the Michigan State Spartans. He then transferred before his sophomore season, where he led Arizona State to an 11-3 record and a College Football Playoff appearance. That year, he threw for 2,885 yards and 24 touchdowns while adding 443 rushing yards and five scores on the ground. Although current NFL running back Cam Skattebo was the engine of Arizona State's offense, Leavitt's breakout season should not be overlooked. While he undoubtedly benefited from having the human bowling ball lining up beside him, he showcased elite a...

Fresh off their Super Bowl championship, the Seattle Seahawks are running it back with one of the league’s most electric offenses. However, there’s one glaring exception: Kenneth Walker (the Super Bowl MVP) is now a Kansas City Chief, leaving a massive question mark at the RB position.   Fantasy Football freaks know now that, like clockwork, when Kenneth Walker is out, Zach Charbonnet is an auto-start in fantasy. The problem is that Charbonnet suffered a devastating injury to his ACL during Seattle’s title run. With him likely spending a majority of the season on the shelf, who’s next up for the Seahawks? (image via Kevin Clark / The Seattle Times) In my mind, the choice is clear: Seattle used its first-round pick on RB Jadarian Price (above) out of Notre Dame because he looks like the next man up. Price played backup to third overall selection Jeremiyah Love last season, but still produced 674 yards and 11 TDs (6 ypc). His intangibles don't jump off the page, but when you wat...

                                                Cleveland Browns- O/U 6.5 Wins The Browns ended last season with five wins, and Vegas believes Cleveland is going to up that total to seven in 2026. Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that the Browns dealt their former first overall pick and DPOY, Myles Garrett, to the Los Angeles Rams, which will clearly be a big blow to their defense. But the defense is not even the real issue, the QB position is. With Deshaun Watson back from injury and both Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel heading into their second seasons, it's still uncertain who's going to be under center come Week 1. The imminent offensive inconsistency and massive shakeup on defense is going to be too much to overcome for a first-time head coach in Todd Monken. I’d take the under on 6.5 wins for the Brownies. (Ima...

DOM'S NFL MOCK DRAFT 2026 This 2026 Draft has all the makings of a memorable one. According to multiple sources, this could be one of the most trade-heavy draft days in recent memory. Even in an already unpredictable draft, projecting trades is borderline impossible, so I’ll mostly stick to the current order, mixing in a few where it makes sense.  Let's get into it. 1. Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza- QB, Indiana It’s become a trend in my recent mock drafts that the No. 1 overall pick feels like a consensus no-brainer, and that continues here. All signs point to Mendoza as the choice. He’s an elite pocket passer and will have the benefit of learning behind recently acquired Kirk Cousins. The real question isn’t who they choose but how long it takes before Mendoza takes over as the starter. 2. New York Jets: David Bailey- Edge, Texas Tech  Last Wednesday, the Jets canceled their top-30 meeting with Bailey, leaving people confused and leading some to believe New York could b...

The Rise of Kon Knueppel Kon Knueppel made a name for himself last season at Duke University. As a freshman, he averaged 14.4 points, four rebounds, and just under 3 assists. He played the role of Robin for the Blue Devils, as number one overall pick Cooper Flagg was Batman. It was clear Knueppel had a ton of talent, but the question coming in was whether he could handle a bigger role in the NBA. Although we’re just halfway through his rookie season, he has quickly answered the question, and it appears to be a resounding yes. Selected fourth overall by the Hornets, Knueppel was put into one of the most unique positions in the NBA. All summer long, there were rumors that star point guard LaMelo Ball would be traded away. The Hornets opted to keep Ball, forcing Knueppel to play on the wing rather than bring the ball up. He has thrived so far in this position, as it has allowed him to be in a spot to quickly knock down threes off a catch-and-shoot. (image via nba.com website) While Kn...