Most overrated NFL franchises heading into the 2026 season

Ahead of the 2026 NFL season, four teams are drawing Super Bowl-level hype that the article argues isn’t matched by recent performance. The Dallas Cowboys are cited after back-to-back seven-win seasons in which they finished third in the NFC East and missed the playoffs both times. Their defense, ranked last in passing yards allowed (251.5 per game) and points allowed (30.1 per game), is now moving to a hybrid 3-4 under new coordinator Christian Parker with up to seven new starters. The Kansas City Chiefs are flagged after a 6-11 season and missed playoffs, despite their dynasty reputation and an aging core including Travis Kelce, Chris Jones, and Drue Tranquill.