Early Bold Predictions for 2026 NFL Season (Ep. 2058)

The Tailgate crew is back with some of their spiciest NFL predictions yet, and absolutely nothing is off-limits! Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown as they go way out on a limb with bold takes that could completely reshape the 2026 NFL season.

Could the Buffalo Bills finally end decades of heartbreak and win their first Super Bowl? Is Trevor Lawrence ready to make the leap to MVP? Can Kyler Murray resurrect his career and lead the Vikings to an NFC North title?

From surprise division winners to fantasy football implications and breakout stars, "The Tailgate" covers every angle heading into one of the most unpredictable seasons in recent memory.

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Headline: Brendan Sorsby Gambling Scandal - 0:00:51

Bijan Robinson signed falcons jersey giveaway promo - 0:15:48

Bold Predictions - 0:16:23

Erickson's Prediction #1 - Trevor Lawrence wins MVP - 0:17:01

DBro's Prediction #1: The Saints have a 2025 Patriots style run of the table to the SB . - 0:21:35

Joe's Prediction #1: Colston Loveland leads the Bears and all TE in Rec Yards and TDs. - 0:24:12

Erickson's Prediction #2 - Aaron Glenn is NOT the first head coach fired - 0:27:06

DBro's Prediction #2 - Shedeur Sanders starts the entire year and leads the Browns to the playoffs - 0:31:50

Joe's Prediction #2: Kyler Murray Leads Vikings to NFC North title - 0:34:51

Hard Rock Bet - 0:37:05

Erickson's Prediction #3 - Tennessee Titans win the AFC South (worst-to-first) - 0:38:15

DBro's Prediction #3 - The Cardinals become only the third team over the last 20 years to go winless and the first 0-17 team ever - 0:41:21

Joe's Prediction #3 - Bills win the Super Bowl - 0:44:07

Tailgate Youtube Channel Promo - 0:51:46

Outro - 0:52:03

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