CBS Sports staff released their annual Over/Under win total predictions for the 2026 NFL season, featuring specific leans on teams like the Arizona Cardinals and Atlanta Falcons.
Falcons Win Total Leans
The CBS Sports panel has issued a unified prediction that the Atlanta Falcons will finish under 7.5 wins in 2026. Analyst Jared Dubin predicts the team will fall short of that mark, a view shared by analyst Sullivan who also forecasts an under for Atlanta.
Quarterback Uncertainty
A primary driver for this lean is the current roster situation at quarterback. CBS Sports notes that Kevin Stefanski has not yet named a starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons at the time of writing. That uncertainty complicates the team’s path to reaching their projected win total.
Cardinals Schedule Challenges
The CBS Sports panel also highlights the Arizona Cardinals as a team facing a daunting schedule in 2026. The roster includes tough matchups against the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks twice a year, factors that could impact their final record.
What Comes Next
As the league continues to finalize rosters for the upcoming campaign, these early projections from CBS Sports provide a baseline for how the 2026 season might unfold. The decision on Atlanta’s quarterback remains the most critical variable for the Falcons’ success.