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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What can Aaron Rodgers accomplish in his age 43 season? Does Deshaun Watson still have a competitive fire in him? Where is Shedeur Sanders in his development? These are the quarterback questions facing the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns -- two teams that Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein cover in the first half of this edition of Move the Sticks. Afterward, the MTS duo goes deep into tight end trends at the NFL level, highlighting teams that are going heavy in their personnel, including the Los Angeles Rams, Las Vegas Raiders, Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears.

What can Aaron Rodgers accomplish in his age 43 season? Does Deshaun Watson still have a competitive fire in him? Where is Shedeur Sanders in his development? These are the quarterback questions facing the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns -- two teams that Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein cover in the first half of this edition of Move the Sticks. Afterward, the MTS duo goes deep into tight end trends at the NFL level, highlighting teams that are going heavy in their personnel, including the Los Angeles Rams, Las Vegas Raiders, Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears.

QB Questions with Aaron Rodgers, Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson + The NFL Tight End Revolution

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The Move the Sticks duo concludes its two-part series with an episode on four AFC teams that are destined to return to the playoffs next season. Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein cover the offseason acquisitions, draft picks and additional factors that suggest a return-to-form for the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis Colts in 2026.

The Move the Sticks duo concludes its two-part series with an episode on four AFC teams that are destined to return to the playoffs next season. Bucky Brooks and Lance Zierlein cover the offseason acquisitions, draft picks and additional factors that suggest a return-to-form for the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis Colts in 2026.

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

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

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