2026 NFL Schedule Release: 5 Bold Predictions After Unveiling Of Regular Season Slate

Eric Williams

NFL Reporter 

Yes, we already knew who every team was playing in the 2026 NFL season. However, after last week’s schedule release, it’s now a bit easier to predict the year ahead in the NFL.

With dates of all 272 regular-season matchups set, we can take a closer look at the ebb and flow of schedules for specific teams and hazard a guess as to what the potential outcomes might be.

Last year, I predicted the demise of the Kansas City Chiefs, along with bounce-back seasons for the San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots. But I also believed the ever-optimistic Pete Carroll would lead the Las Vegas Raiders to respectability in his first season and the Washington Commanders would reach the Super Bowl, so I’m not exactly puffing my chest out.

So, here are five bold predictions for the upcoming season with the release of this year’s schedule.READ FULL STORY 

Download FOX Sports Mobile app for deeper coverage: 

Stream live sports on the FOX One app across these devices:

Trademark & Copyright Notice: ™ and © 2026 Fox Media LLC and FOX Sports Interactive Media, LLC. All rights reserved.

Do you have a question? Click here to visit our Help Center.
Please do not reply to this message.

If you do not wish to receive emails like this
in the future, please unsubscribe.
Or please click here to manage your preferences.

FOX Sports respects your privacy. Click here to view our Privacy Policy.

Fox.com
Business & Legal Affairs – Manager Digital Media
P.O. Box 900
Beverly Hills, California 90213-0900