NFL Is Back: Hall of Fame Game Preview and Joy Taylor’s Most Interesting Contenders (10–6)

Joy Taylor kicks off The Daily Play celebrating the NFL’s return with the Hall of Fame Game, reflecting on the Hall of Fame experience and noting the Class of 2026 headlined by Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Adam Vinatieri, Larry Fitzgerald, and Luke Kuechly. She previews Cardinals vs. Panthers coaching and quarterback plans, including Carolina starting Kenny Pickett over Bryce Young and Arizona resting Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew to give Carson Beck reps, sharing Beck’s comments on excitement over nerves. Taylor then begins her list of “top 10 super interesting contenders,” revealing picks 10–6: Ravens (transition with rookie head coach Jesse Minter), Commanders (Jayden Daniels, new OC David Blow, adding Stefon Diggs), Bengals (must start fast; defensive changes; Burrow health), Lions (rebounding after losing both coordinators), and Broncos (AFC title game run, Bo Nix healthy, adding Jaylen Waddle). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.