NFC West

Football is almost back, which means it's time for our yearly NFL breakdown—and we're starting out West. We go team by team through the NFC West, breaking down the offseason moves, fantasy players we're buying and avoiding, and ultimately putting our predictions on the record by going through all 17 games on each team's schedule. Of course, actually discussing the schedule leads us everywhere. How much impact can one elite defensive player really have? Has Sam Darnold officially completed one of the craziest career turnarounds we've seen at quarterback? Can the Rams turn a loaded roster into an opportunity to play for a championship in their own building? And most importantly... why have I already decided Brock Purdy is going to lose on his birthday? Somewhere along the way Calvin Johnson vs. DeAndre Hopkins becomes a conversation too. Four teams. Every game. Plenty of fantasy talk. Even more unnecessary commentary. The road to the 2026 NFL season starts with the NFC West.