ESPN marks the 100‑day countdown to the 2026 NFL season with a massive roundup of 100 items to know. The preview covers 14 categories, from offseason buzz and MVP chatter to injury updates and fantasy sleepers. It builds anticipation for a September 9 opener that pits the defending champion against the prior Super Bowl winner in Super Bowl LX.

Free‑agent drama fuels speculation. Joey Bosa may reunite with brother Nick in San Francisco, while Stefon Diggs remains unsigned and could land in Kansas City, Las Vegas or Washington. Lamar Jackson’s contract talks stall, leaving the Ravens uncertain whether he’ll extend before the 2028 free‑agency window. Meanwhile, Buffalo reshapes its defense under new coordinator Jim Leonhard, and the Cowboys grapple with George Pickens’ franchise‑tag dispute.

Analysts unveil a ten‑player MVP shortlist, headlined by Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes and the still‑uncertain Lamar Jackson. Rising quarterbacks Drake Maye and Justin Herbert also earn nods, while veterans Dak Prescott and Matthew Stafford linger on the bubble. The extensive preview not only fuels fantasy drafts but also signals which storylines could shape the league’s competitive balance this season.