NFL playoff teams: contender or pretender? with Trevor Sikkema + our favorite NFL Draft prospects so far

Nate Tice is joined by PFF’s Trevor Sikkema to buy or sell playoff teams as true Super Bowl contenders before breaking down a few of their favorite prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. Nate & Trevor start with the AFC, as they explain why they’re both buying the Denver Broncos, New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars. The duo disagree on the Houston Texans before touching on the Los Angeles Chargers & Buffalo Bills.

Next, the two hosts dive into the NFC playoff bracket: they both buy the Seattle Seahawks (with some caveats), Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams. The duo sell the Chicago Bears, both NFC South teams (Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Carolina Panthers) and the Green Bay Packers. Nate & Trevor work out their disagreements on the San Francisco 49ers.

The duo round out the show with a few thoughts on some of their favorite prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, including who to keep an eye on in the College Football Playoff.

(4:35) – Broncos

(15:35) – Patriots

(24:20) – Jaguars

(35:10) – Texans

(41:10) – Chargers & Bills

(43:35) – Seahawks

(49:20) – Bears

(58:20) – NFC South

(1:00:20) – 49ers

(1:06:40) – Rams

(1:09:40) – Packers & Eagles

(1:14:20) – Our favorite NFL Draft prospects