The Steel Beat

It’s been said that opinions are like…..well nevermind. Everyone has one. You get the gist.

We are here. The 2026 NFL season is at hand, so that means everyone is bestowing their opinions to the world, including me. 

Now, I am horrible at this. Last year I predicted the Bills to beat the Eagles in the Super Bowl. Not too far fetched, both made the playoffs but both teams fell short of playing in Santa Clara. 

I also predicted that Brian Callahan was going to be the Coach of the Year. He was the first coach fired. 

I had neither the Pats nor the Seahawks making the playoffs….

You get my point.

That said, here are my predictions for this season for all the world to make fun of:

AFC Playoffs:

1. Broncos
2. Bengals
3. Texans
4. Bills
5. Ravens
6. Chiefs
7. Chargers

NFC Playoffs:

1. Seahawks
2. Cowboys
3. Bucs
4. Lions
5. Rams
6. Eagles
7. Bears

Championship Games:

• Broncos over Texans
• Seahawks over Cowboys

Super Bowl:

• Broncos over Seahawks

Individual Awards:

• MVP: Dak Prescott
• Offensive Player of the Year: Jahmyr Gibbs
• Defensive Player of the Year: Will Anderson
• Offensive Rookie of the Year: Jadarian Price
• Defensive Rookie of the Year: Sonnie Styles
• Coach of the Year: Zac Taylor
• Comeback Player of the Year: Aaron Donald

Worst Record: Dolphins

1st Coach Fired: Shane Steichen