9. Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles have always been among the more talented clubs in the NFL on both sides of the ball, and the 2026 season is no different. Sure, the big-time move this offseason was Philly trading wide receiver AJ Brown to the New England Patriots, but the room is still headlined by a WR1 in DeVonta Smith, who has been quite productive despite playing alongside Brown for years.
Saquon Barkley, while getting up there in age, is still a near-lock to be a 1,000-yard rusher. He's still just one year removed from a 2,000-yard rushing season, and that was partly due to the elite offensive line this team had and still has. Yes, the 2025 season was a regression across the board, but there were some players playing hurt, and the entire operation just never found a consistent spot.
That doesn't mean the unit isn't talented, though, as Dallas Goedert is also one of the more complete tight ends in the league. Philly does have some pressure this offseason to figure something out on offense, but they have the talent do to so.
8. Indianapolis Colts
While the Indianapolis Colts have had QB troubles for years, one thing that General Manager Chris Ballard knows how to do is acquire talent through the NFL Draft. Key players like Tyler Warren, Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs, and Alec Pierce highlight one of the more rock-solid offensive units in the league.
The offensive line has also been a strength in Ballard's tenure as the GM. We also did get a glimpse of just how good this team could be, as they started 7-1 in the 2025 season and had an offense that was efficient on the ground and explosive through the air.
While Indy isn't really looked at as a juggernaut for 2026, the talent on offense could slide them into the playoffs if things come together.
