Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein begin the first of a two-part series on NFL teams positioned to return to playoff contention for the 2026 NFL Season, starting with the NFC. Considering offseason acquisitions, draft picks and other factors, the MTS duo makes the case for teams including the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, New York Giants, Washington Commanders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and more!

Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein begin the first of a two-part series on NFL teams positioned to return to playoff contention for the 2026 NFL Season, starting with the NFC. Considering offseason acquisitions, draft picks and other factors, the MTS duo makes the case for teams including the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, New York Giants, Washington Commanders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and more!

Former NFL scouts Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks break down the latest news and action around the league from a scout’s perspective. The duo are regularly joined by top NFL player personnel executives to bring you the in-depth analysis that you can only get from NFL Media.

NFL: Move the Sticks with Daniel Jeremiah & Bucky Brooks

NFL Teams Ready to Rebound Back into the Playoffs in 2026 — Part I

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Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein collaborate on another edition of Move the Sticks. Reacting to the news of a "true competition" between Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray, the MTS duo picks favorites in the battle. Then, LZ shares skepticism of the Los Angeles Chargers' draft class, one that he finds full of "exceptions." Lastly, Bucky shares a few of his favorite player-team fits, including Miami Dolphins LB Jacob Rodriguez, Dallas Cowboys S Caleb Downs and Pittsburgh Steelers QB Drew Allar.

Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein collaborate on another edition of Move the Sticks. Reacting to the news of a "true competition" between Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray, the MTS duo picks favorites in the battle. Then, LZ shares skepticism of the Los Angeles Chargers' draft class, one that he finds full of "exceptions." Lastly, Bucky shares a few of his favorite player-team fits, including Miami Dolphins LB Jacob Rodriguez, Dallas Cowboys S Caleb Downs and Pittsburgh Steelers QB Drew Allar.

Debating the Vikings QB Battle, Chargers Draft Class and Best Player-Team Fits

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Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein occupy the latest edition of Move the Sticks with a discussion about Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and his future with the team. The MTS duo gauges Stroud's early development in the aftermath of a disastrous postseason showing before gravitating to the larger NFL QB market, where a shortage of starter-level talent has driven QB value to an unsustainable high.

Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein occupy the latest edition of Move the Sticks with a discussion about Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and his future with the team. The MTS duo gauges Stroud's early development in the aftermath of a disastrous postseason showing before gravitating to the larger NFL QB market, where a shortage of starter-level talent has driven QB value to an unsustainable high.

C.J. Stroud's Future in Houston & QB Market Gone Wild

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Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein join forces to analyze the teams that came away from the 2026 NFL Draft with the best draft classes. From strong team philosophy fits for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baltimore Ravens to best-value drafts for the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns, the Move the Sticks duo covers every new player ready to contribute to your favorite team!

0:00 - Welcome to Move the Sticks

1:40 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

7:15 - Baltimore Ravens

13:55 - Cleveland Browns

19:10 - Las Vegas Raiders

22:25 - Kansas City Chiefs

30:30 - New York Jets

34:56 - New York Giants

Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein join forces to analyze the teams that came away from the 2026 NFL Draft with the best draft classes. From strong team philosophy fits for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baltimore Ravens to best-value drafts for the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns, the Move the Sticks duo covers every new player ready to contribute to your favorite team!
0:00 - Welcome to Move the Sticks
1:40 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
7:15 - Baltimore Ravens
13:55 - Cleveland Browns
19:10 - Las Vegas Raiders
22:25 - Kansas City Chiefs
30:30 - New York Jets
34:56 - New York Giants

Teams with the Best 2026 NFL Draft Hauls | Chiefs, Giants, Jets, Ravens and More

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NFL Teams Ready to Rebound Back into the Playoffs in 2026 — Part I

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