We’re at the turn of the 2026 NFL season, and it’s time to recognize the best (and not-so-best) players, teams and moments of the year to date. We’re doing this high-school-yearbook style, and we’re also doing this equitably — everyone gets an award, but everyone doesn’t get a good award, because not everyone deserves a good reward. (Howdy, Dallas.) And now, without further ado, the NFL Superlatives at the 2026 halfway (-ish) mark:
Buffalo’s rise, Chicago’s dominance, and why the Cowboys’ defense is a national joke.
Everybody loves Buffalo. Everybody’s very impressed by Buffalo. Everybody’s thinking Buffalo is headed to the Super Bowl. And everybody might be right! Just don’t think about how many popular kids peaked in high school … or, in this case, the regular season.
They announced their intentions with a 59-point eruption to start the season, and the Bears are still on track for a landmark year. Every element of this team was in place from the jump or upgraded via trade. Caution: Bears ahead.
Source: Yahoo Sports
