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BOOM or BUST: The 2026 NFL Defenses With Unpredictable Upside and Downside
Which NFL defenses could surprise—or disappoint—in 2026? Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs spotlight high-variance units, questioning if the Buffalo Bills’ young defensive line, featuring Ed Oliver and rookie Deion Walker, or the Detroit Lions’ Aiden Hutchinson-led front can buck low preseason grades. Key players like Max Crosby (Las Vegas Raiders) and Nick Bosa (San Francisco 49ers) are tasked with elevating inexperienced groups, while the Miami Dolphins’ rookie-heavy secondary faces major uncertainty under Jeff Hafley.
The hosts break down whether coaching—from Jim Leonard’s debut in Buffalo to…
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