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Midseason Check on 2026 NFL Preseason Forecasts
Several bold team and player predictions from before Week 1 remain in play after five weeks of action
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Receivers and Tight Ends Holding Steady
One wideout has 224 receiving yards through five weeks and sits on pace for 761 over a full season while another has 249 yards in three games for a projected 1,245 total. A tight end currently leads his club with 33 receptions ahead of a teammate at 29. These early figures keep the original forecasts for career-best yardage and team reception leadership within reach.
Defensive Backs Facing Regression Tests
Two cornerbacks sit at or above 1.4 yards allowed per coverage snap while a third has reached 3.8. A safety has posted one interception, one forced fumble and a half-sack alongside 0.8 yards allowed per coverage snap. The numbers align with preseason expectations for performance decline or standout recognition depending on how the rest of the year unfolds.
Team and Positional Outlooks Still Alive
A defense ranked 17th in EPA per play could still climb into the top four given historical second-half surges. A running back with one touchdown so far benefits from an easier remaining schedule. A quarterback projected for at least four starts and a kicker with 1.3 field goals over expectation both retain outside shots at their targets.
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