Brett Kollmann & Trevor Sikkema's ULTIMATE 2026 Season Preview | NFL Pro

Brian Thomas Jr. has not yet developed into the player the team hoped he would be, though there is potential for improvement in the upcoming season.

Brock Bowers is a non-obvious Offensive Player of the Year candidate, expected to be a primary security blanket for the Raiders' quarterback.

Caleb Williams is a non-obvious Offensive Player of the Year candidate; if he improves his accuracy on short-to-intermediate throws by 5-10%, his dual-threat ability makes him a top-tier producer.

Brett Kollmann includes CeeDee Lamb as a primary reason the Cowboys' offense is expected to be elite in the upcoming season.

Chase Brown was heavily involved in the Bengals' offense last year, receiving a significant number of carries and touches.

Christian McCaffrey is coming off a high-usage season, which creates uncertainty regarding his workload and durability for the upcoming year.

Brett Kollmann describes the Cowboys' offense as 'sick' and high-performing, citing Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Javonte Williams as key contributors to a unit that should remain elite.

Dak Prescott is an underrated MVP candidate who is highly efficient and supported by a strong group of passing weapons in the Cowboys' offense.

The Ravens are expected to lean more heavily on Derrick Henry as part of a more coherent macro-level offensive strategy under new coaching.

The Steelers' passing game may rely on a generational yards-after-catch performance from DK Metcalf to achieve explosiveness, given the low air yards per completion.

Drake Maye is highlighted for his ability to exploit single-high safety structures by targeting crossing routes, which are described as high-percentage completions.

Brett Kollmann identifies George Pickens as a key contributor to the Cowboys' high-powered offense alongside Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb.

Ja'Marr Chase is projected to have a monster year alongside Joe Burrow, making him a strong candidate for Offensive Player of the Year.

Jacoby Brissett served as a vital 'glue guy' for the offense, significantly improving the team's EPA per play, success rate, and explosive play rate during the back half of the season; his presence was essential for the team's success in the AFC South.

Jahmyr Gibbs is a non-obvious MVP candidate with the potential for a historic season, projected for 2,300-2,400 yards from scrimmage behind an improved Lions offensive line.

Jakobi Meyers is described as the 'glue-iest' receiver in the NFL, providing consistent value to the Jaguars' offense through his blocking and receiving contributions.

Trevor Sikkema expects Jalen Waddle to be a top-10 target earner following his trade to the Broncos. Sikkema argues that Sean Payton intends to use Waddle in a 'Joker' role similar to Alvin Kamara and Reggie Bush, utilizing his speed out of the backfield and in motion to exploit zone and man coverage through slant-flat and slant-wheel route combinations.

Joe Burrow is the obvious MVP pick if he remains fully healthy, as the Bengals' offense is expected to be highly productive and capable of lighting up the scoreboard.

Joe Burrow did not have a fully healthy season last year, which impacted the Bengals' offensive output.

Jonathan Taylor benefits significantly from Tanner Bordellini's elite athleticism and ability to reach block and climb to the second level, which creates consistent rushing lanes.

Brett Kollmann notes that the Chiefs' run game struggled with explosive plays, partly because Kareem Hunt is no longer able to break tackles as effectively as he once did. Kollmann points out that Hunt often failed to make defenders miss on the edge even when the blocking scheme was sound.

Brett Kollmann highlights Kenneth Walker as a major addition for the Chiefs, noting his 14.9% explosive run rate last year, which ranked third among running backs with at least 100 carries. Kollmann argues that while the Chiefs' offensive line sets a high floor, Walker provides the necessary ceiling-raising ability to turn lanes into explosive plays, contrasting him with Kareem Hunt's inability to break tackles.

Trevor Sikkema projects a career year for Kyler Murray in the Kevin O'Connell offense, predicting over 4,000 passing yards if fully healthy. Sikkema dismisses concerns about Murray's fit, noting that Murray's rushing production (top five among QBs since 2019) will thrive in a system that utilizes play-action and bootlegs, similar to how Sam Darnold saw career-high rushing usage in this scheme.

Lamar Jackson is expected to benefit from a more coherent offensive play-calling strategy that aligns micro-decisions with macro-goals.

Lamar Jackson is the obvious MVP pick because he historically performs at an MVP level with new play callers and is expected to lead a high-scoring Ravens offense.

Matthew Stafford is the obvious choice for Offensive Player of the Year, with expectations for high production and significant touchdown totals in the Rams' offense.

Parker Washington emerged as a key contributor alongside Jacoby Brissett, with the two players combining to provide essential support in the run game and contested catch situations.

While Patrick Mahomes initially thrived in an air raid-style offense, the Chiefs have shifted toward more under-center and traditional formations in recent years.

Travis Kelce is noted for his role in creative goal-line plays, such as shovel passes, which are considered an exception to the general inefficiency of shotgun formations in short-yardage situations.

The Packers' offense is substantively different when Tucker Kraft is on the field, and his return for Week 1 is critical for the team's offensive success.

Tyreek Hill was the catalyst for the Chiefs' success against single-high safety defenses, utilizing his 4.2 speed on deep crossing routes to exploit coverage gaps.