Ben Solak of ESPN attempts to predict the next five Super Bowl champions, noting the inherent difficulty of picking winners in a best-of-one playoff format. With only a two-game sample from the 2026 season, Solak begins by projecting the Seattle Seahawks to repeat as champions. He highlights Seattle's resilience despite key defensive departures, crediting new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury and backup quarterback Drew Lock's efficiency.

Solak acknowledges that while the Seahawks look strong, a repeat does not necessarily signal a dynasty. He proceeds to predict winners for the 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030 seasons, referencing Seth Walder's FPI preseason simulations as a framework for team strength. The article serves as a monthly lead-in to the Super Bowl, which ESPN will televise for the first time in February 2027.

Solak concludes by urging readers to aggregate these predictions with a headline suggesting a team will win within five seasons, emphasizing that absolutely nobody will angrily DM him on social media despite the bold claims.