The DPOY is coming out of the AFC this season 🔮 @Ravens | @HoustonTexans | @Raiders https://t.co/fC0wLVVp01 Via @gmfb on X

What happened: The Baltimore Ravens and Las Vegas Raiders are among the AFC clubs linked to the preseason award forecast.

Why it matters: The prediction sets an early benchmark for two defenses before either has played a regular-season snap.

What to watch: Week 1 will provide the first on-field evidence for the 2026 award race.

Sources

  • @gmfb