The Athletic Football Show Releases 8 NFL Division Previews for 32 Teams Before Week 1
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Updated · The New York Times · Aug 25
The Athletic Football Show Releases 8 NFL Division Previews for 32 Teams Before Week 1
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Aug 25
Summary
Eight division preview episodes covering all 32 NFL teams are rolling out over the two weeks before the 2026 season opens, with team links going live after each episode is released.
Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman use the series to assess offseason changes, each fan base’s biggest reason for optimism, key concerns and what success should look like in 2026.
The push comes after training camp and most preseason games have wrapped, leaving Week 1 as the next major milestone on the NFL calendar.
Week 1 begins with a Super Bowl LX rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, framing the preview series around the league’s immediate return.