With Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason nearing the end, we're one step closer to the official start of the 2026 season. As of now, the NFL truly feels like it's as competitive as it's ever been. There are a slew of competent teams that have legitimate chances at making the playoffs this year.
And while there are some truly bad teams, there aren't many of them. With countless scenarios that can play out in the 2026 season, there is no better time to update our season predictions than right now.
Let's get into an updated full season prediction for the 2026 campaign, which includes standings, records, and the playoffs.
Updated full season predictions with preseason Week 2 coming to an end
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens: 11-6
The Baltimore Ravens simply being a bit healthier to begin the 2026 season is going to make all the difference in the world. Less injuries plaguing the team and the good players doing their thing will be plenty for the Ravens to stand atop the AFC North in 2026.
Cincinnati Bengals: 11-6
The Cincinnati Bengals revamped the defensive side of the ball, and while this team is good enough to win the division, they always seem to get in their own way at the beginning of the season with slow starts. Cincy does finish with 11 wins, but will have left some meat on the bone along the way.
Pittsburgh Steelers: 7-10
A new coaching staff and an aging quarterback who was average at best last year is brutal reality that the Pittsburgh Steelers have in front of them for 2025. They'll be lucky to win a ton of games.
Cleveland Browns: 4-13
Perhaps the worst QB room in the NFL, the Cleveland Browns do have some nice young pieces on both sides of the ball, but are also weakest where you simply cannot be in today's NFL.
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