The Philadelphia Eagles enter the postseason riding one of the NFL’s sturdiest defenses but carrying serious doubts about its offense. Analysts point to a regressing offensive line and uneven playcalling as core issues that have stunted the unit’s effectiveness and raised questions about its ability to win in January.

The Seattle Seahawks, quarterbacked by a player with zero career playoff wins, are the Super Bowl favorites at +360 -- the longest odds by the favorite entering the postseason since 2021. One could argue for just about any team in the AFC. It is wide, wide open.

Last week, the NFL announced its rosters for the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl Games, and Jeffery Simmons and Chimere Dike were both named starters for the AFC. This week, the two were selected by Bill Barnwell as members of his 2026 All-Pro team for ESPN.

This time last year, New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson was helping lead the Ohio State Buckeyes to a national championship. Now, he’s helped the New England Patriots win their first AFC East title since 2019 and hopes to be a key part of a postseason run.

As the Giants prepare to decide officially on GM Joe Schoen and interview head coaching candidates, this week’s College Football Playoff semifinals also present them with opportunities to further improve their staff and roster in 2026.