NFL Team Optimism Rankings for 2026
Heed the Call NFL Podcast with Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler
Dan Hanzus & Marc Sessler
4.9 • 5.2K Ratings
🗓️ 7 May 2026
⏱️ 70 minutes
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Summary
Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler are joined by Adam Schein for the official 2026 NFL Team Optimism rankings! Which fanbases should feel most optimistic about the future of their teams? We unveil the top eight consensus ranks by our weighted calculations. Then, Conor Orr joins from Texas for a final pre-wedding chat.
0:00 NFL Optimism Rankings
1:15 Adam Schein Joins
4:53 Number Eight
9:56 Number Seven
15:51 Number Six
20:03 Number Five
27:06 Number Four
32:12 Number Three
36:26 Number Two
41:49 Number One
50:14 For Bears Fans
52:31 Final Pre-Wedding Chat
1:05:16 Wrap Up
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| 1:14.2 | Last show before we head to Dallas for Gravy's Wedding, Sessie. A little excitement, a little buzz in the air. |
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