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The Guardian - US
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Doug Farrar, Bryan Armen Graham, Andrew Lawrence and Graham Searles

REVEALED: Nfl 2026 season predictions which teams can bring down the rams juggernaut | Vintage Vibes

Collage of NFL stars Mendoza, Allen, Garrett, Mahomes, and Chase in action poses
Fernando Mendoza, Josh Allen, Myles Garrett, Patrick Mahomes and Ja'Marr Chase will play prominent roles this season. Composite: Guardian Pictures (via Getty)

This will be the year of ...

Quarterbacks living under center. The NFL has developed into a shotgun league, where most quarterbacks take the majority of their snaps three to seven yards away from the center. But the increase in efficiency when it comes to snaps taken right behind the center should have coaches directing their quarterbacks to do more of it. Matthew Stafford, Caleb Williams, and Sam Darnold led the way in 2025, and others will follow. DF

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