What Bill Simmons has said about 2026 NFL season

Simmons argues that four of the six best teams in the NFC could come from the NFC North.

“if you're saying, like, who are the six best teams in the NFC, I think you could make a case for four in the NFC North, right?”

The Bill Simmons Podcast: A Rams Blame Game, Indy in Purgatory, the Pack’s Back, OJ’s Helper, Aikman Vs. Buck, the Slapper, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal (Oct 19, 2026) · Listen from 9:49

Simmons predicts the Kansas City Chiefs will be the only AFC West team to make the playoffs.

“I think we get nobody from the West other than the Chiefs”

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Simmons predicts the 2-4 Eagles will not go the 7-4 he believes they need to reach the playoffs.

“So this team needs seven more wins, I think. So they, there's 11 games. They have to go seven and four, I think to make the playoffs. I don't see it”

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Simmons is unbothered by reports that early-morning international games could kill traditional NFL pregame shows.

“When the NFL expands to 60 international games, the morning window could kill them. I can't say I'm shedding a lot of tears for this one”

The Bill Simmons Podcast: A Rams Blame Game, Indy in Purgatory, the Pack’s Back, OJ’s Helper, Aikman Vs. Buck, the Slapper, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal (Oct 19, 2026) · Listen from 1:13:47

Simmons regrets picking Seattle to reach the Super Bowl, citing weaknesses at running back, offensive line and quarterback.

“They stink at running back. They can't block like they did last year. And Darnold is a mess”

The Bill Simmons Podcast: A Rams Blame Game, Indy in Purgatory, the Pack’s Back, OJ’s Helper, Aikman Vs. Buck, the Slapper, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal (Oct 19, 2026) · Listen from 1:32:21