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Our 2026 NFL season picks: 61 experts predict MVP, both conference champs and Super Bowl LXI

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Ahead of the 2026 NFL season, a panel of 61 industry experts, analysts, and reporters has released comprehensive predictions regarding the league's upcoming awards and championship outcomes. The surveyed authorities weighed in on the favorites to secure the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, determine both conference champions, and ultimately capture the title in Super Bowl LXI.

While established powerhouses loom large over the current landscape, the consensus among the experts indicates that toppling the top contenders in either conference will present a significant challenge. Notably, early prognostications reveal that the team favored to reach the Super Bowl is not universally picked to emerge as the ultimate champion, highlighting the high degree of difficulty expected for promising upstart challengers attempting to unseat the current elite.

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

ESPN NFL (US) Focuses on expert consensus and predictions for MVP and Super Bowl LXI.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (St. Louis, US) (US) Highlights the Rams as Super Bowl favorites who aren't guaranteed champions.
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