Chris Brockman · Mar 16, 2026
Brockman predicts the Panthers repeat as NFC South champions, Jacksonville wins the AFC South, the Titans surprise people, the Dolphins sneak into the playoffs as the AFC East's second team while the Patriots win around 10 games, Justin Jefferson wins the receiving triple crown, and Tua starts all 17 games for Atlanta.
“Justin Jefferson is gonna remind everyone he's that dude. He's gonna win the receiving Triple Crown next year.”
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- Division WinnersCarolina PanthersMar 16, 2026
Carolina Panthers to win the division
“Love what the Carolina Panthers did. Yeah. They're gonna win the South next year.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
Justin Jefferson to finish top 1 at his position, by receptions
“Justin Jefferson is gonna remind everyone he's that dude. He's gonna win the receiving Triple Crown next year.”
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- Division WinnersJacksonville JaguarsMar 16, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars to win the division
“AFC South. Alright. Alright. Jacksonville wins that division. They are meeting their potential finally.”
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- Surprise Team CallsTennessee TitansMar 16, 2026
Tennessee Titans to beat expectations
“Titans are sneaky. Tight Titans are gonna shock some people. ... they have a chance to be this year's commanders or patriots.”
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Justin Jefferson to finish top 1 at his position, by receiving yards
“He's gonna win the receiving Triple Crown next year.”
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Justin Jefferson to finish top 1 at his position, by receiving tds
“He's gonna win the receiving Triple Crown next year. ... I'm the best receiver in the NFL.”
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- Playoff PicksMiami DolphinsMar 16, 2026
Miami Dolphins to make the playoffs
“So the Dolphins, I think, could be maybe the second playoff team in that division, go on the road somewhere.”
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- Season Win TotalsNew England PatriotsMar 16, 2026
New England Patriots to finish with 10 wins
“Patriots have this first place schedule extremely difficult. Knock they're not gonna win 14 games. Let's let's just be honest about it. Maybe maybe 10.”
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- Depth Chart CallsTua TagovailoaAtlanta FalconsMar 16, 2026
Tua Tagovailoa to be 1st on the depth chart
“I think he's gonna be the starter for all 17. Oh. Two is gonna be the starting quarterback all year”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.