As the 2026 NFL season kicks off this week, BBC's NFL experts have shared their predictions for the upcoming campaign, including their picks for Super Bowl 61 and the Most Valuable Player award.
Several experts foresee the Los Angeles Rams making a strong run, with Rob Staton, Hugh Ferris, Haydn Parry, and Joe Bradshaw all backing them to reach the Super Bowl. Staton and Parry predict the Rams will face the Buffalo Bills, with Parry also tipping the Rams to win the championship. Bradshaw suggests the Bills' quarterback Josh Allen is overdue a Super Bowl appearance.
For the MVP award, Josh Allen is a popular choice among the experts, with Rob Staton and Joe Bradshaw highlighting his new offensive-minded head coach, Joe Brady. Other MVP contenders mentioned include Justin Herbert of the Chargers, Dak Prescott of the Cowboys, and Joe Burrow of the Bengals.
The Coach of the Year predictions include Joe Brady, DeMeco Ryans, John Harbaugh, Sean McVay, Sean Payton, and Dan Campbell. Rookie players to watch include Rueben Bain, Jadarian Price, De'Zhaun Stribling, Caleb Downs, and Carnell Tate.