Colin Cowherd made five bold predictions for the 2026 NFL season, headlined by Caleb Williams winning MVP for the Chicago Bears. The analyst also projected Jalen Hurts will flourish without A.J. Brown as the Eagles' focal receiver, citing Hurts' 71% completion rate and 18 touchdowns when Brown wasn't the primary target. slot-chickenroad.org
In the AFC West, Cowherd expects Justin Herbert and the Chargers to make a deep postseason run with their improved offensive line, potentially reaching the AFC Championship. Additionally, he predicted the Green Bay Packers will finish fourth in the NFC North behind the Bears, Vikings, and Lions.
