It’s still early in the 2026 season but a number of teams and players have found unexpected levels of success in the last few weeksLast season ended with a Super Bowl in which neither team – the Seattle Seahawks and…
Doug Farrar highlights several surprising early storylines in the 2026 NFL season, focusing on Brock Purdy's MVP-caliber play and the Las Vegas Raiders' turnaround under Klint Kubiak. Purdy has guided the San Francisco 49ers to an undefeated 3-0 start, throwing nine touchdowns and zero sacks with a league-best 133.1 passer rating. Meanwhile, the Raiders have matched last season's win total with their own 3-0 start behind veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins.
Farrar also examines the crucial contributions of backup quarterbacks such as Drew Lock, Marcus Mariota, and Case Keenum, who delivered vital wins for their injury-hit teams. Additionally, the writer highlights the Minnesota Vikings' aggressive defense led by coordinator Brian Flores, which leads the NFL in blitz rate at 66.4% and currently ranks first overall in defensive DVOA.
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