BBC Experts Back Rams Over Bills in Super Bowl 61, Pick Josh Allen for 2026 MVP
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Updated · BBC.com · Sep 8
BBC Experts Back Rams Over Bills in Super Bowl 61, Pick Josh Allen for 2026 MVP
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Sep 8
Summary
Four of six BBC experts picked the Los Angeles Rams to beat the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl 61, making that matchup the clear consensus before the 2026 NFL season opens this week.
Josh Allen drew the strongest MVP backing after winning the 2024 award, with experts arguing Buffalo's promotion of Joe Brady to head coach could finally push the Bills quarterback to a Super Bowl.
Coach of the Year votes were more scattered, though Joe Brady, Sean McVay and Sean Payton featured prominently, reflecting expectations for Buffalo, the Rams and Denver to contend.
Rookie picks centered on San Francisco receiver De'Zhaun Stribling and Seattle running back Jadarian Price, while surprise-team calls ranged from the Chargers and Bengals to the Raiders.
The panel also saw bleak outlooks for Cleveland and Miami, with the Browns and Dolphins most often tipped to finish with the NFL's worst record after turbulent off-seasons.