Top 5 NFL Teams Ready to BOUNCE BACK in 2026 (Ep. 2025)

The FantasyPros Tailgate hosts—Joey P., Drew Harrison, Derek Brown, and Andrew Erickson—discuss five NFL teams positioned for rebound in 2026 after disappointing 2025 seasons. Drawing from their longer power rankings episodes, they highlight offseason moves, quarterback situations, coaching changes, and schedule factors that could drive improvement, while noting risks like injuries and tough divisions.

Tennessee Titans' Upside

The Titans, who won just three games last year, check boxes for a worst-to-first AFC South leap. Hosts praise quarterback Cam Ward's second-half surge in 2025 (11 touchdowns, one interception in his last seven starts despite a brutal schedule including double-digit matchups against Texans, Jaguars, Chiefs, and others). New coach Brian Daboll brings offensive coordinator Robert Saleh (likely a defensive specialist hire) and familiar pieces like Wandale Robinson. Drafted Carnel Tate bolsters skill players, and Saleh's defensive talent from New York aims to elevate a unit showing year-over-year gains. Depth at running back helps. Vegas win total sits at 6.5; hosts see the over achievable by sweeping Colts and Jaguars, splitting with Texans, though out-of-division games (Ravens, Bengals, Cowboys, Lions, Eagles, Steelers, Commanders) loom tough. Erickson predicts division win; Brown agrees on playoff potential but notes schedule rigor.