Sep 2, 2026 · 33 min
Ross Tucker sees NFC chaos before the 2026 season
Ross' Official 2026 NFC Season Predictions
The projections test which NFC divisions have real contenders, hidden depth, or structural weaknesses before the 2026 season begins.
- 1Ross projects the Rams and Packers to win tightly contested NFC West and North races, respectively.
- 2He calls the NFC South the league’s weakest division while selecting New Orleans to finish first at 9-8.
- 3The episode pairs season forecasts with a revealing account of Micah Parsons’ early dominance before Penn State.
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Ross recalls seeing Micah Parsons dominate as a ninth-grade defensive end and immediately recommending him to Penn State.
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Ross Tucker and Paul Roberts open with a story about Micah Parsons dominating as a ninth-grade defensive end, an early performance that prompted Ross to recommend him to Penn State.
The Rams edge Seattle in Ross’s highly competitive NFC West projection, while Green Bay leads a balanced North where all four teams could finish above .500.
The NFC South gets the harshest diagnosis: Ross calls it the league’s weakest division yet picks New Orleans at 9-8, leaving every team within reach of a losing record.
Philadelphia, Dallas, Washington, and New York make the NFC East the least predictable race, with Dallas’s offense and improving defense driving the discussion.
After the standings, the conversation turns to Joey Porter Jr.’s Steelers contract situation and other roster developments, extending the episode beyond predictions.
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