Who is projected to win the NFC West in 2026?
Los Angeles Rams are our projected NFC West winner, taking the division in 40% of 10,000 simulations at 9.9 expected wins.
What are the projected NFC West standings for 2026?
By expected wins: 1. Los Angeles Rams (9.9), 2. Seattle Seahawks (9.3), 3. San Francisco 49ers (9.1), 4. Arizona Cardinals (7.5).
Which NFC West teams make the playoffs in 2026?
Los Angeles Rams (67%), Seattle Seahawks (55%), San Francisco 49ers (50%) are projected above 50% to reach the playoffs.
Offseason priors from 10,000 simulations of the real 2026 schedule; team strength starts from regressed 2025 EPA and does not yet know free agency, the draft, or injuries. In-season odds take over in September. Projection by
Noah Owsiany, M.S. Business Analytics.
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