CBS Sports predicts every NFL division winner: Experts high on Cowboys, fading Chiefs, and split on NFC North

The 2026 NFL regular season is officially here, and if you haven't locked in any futures bets, it's about time you did. There were plenty of surprises last year when it came to division winners. Who saw Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers beating out the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North? Or Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers stealing the NFC South with a losing record? The Chicago Bears also won the NFC North for the first time since 2018, thanks to an opportunistic defense and some magic from Caleb Williams.

Which teams should you bet on to win their divisions this year? We assembled our panel of CBS Sports experts and asked them for their best bets in each NFL division. The panel includes Jordan Dajani, Pete Prisco, Jared Dubin, Tyler Sullivan, Garrett Podell, John Breech, Ryan Wilson, Bryan DeArdo and Josh Edwards.

Let's take a look at what our crew thought.

Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook

Dajani: "The New England Patriots won this division last year thanks to the easiest NFL schedule since 1999. Now, Mike Vrabel and Co. have a top six toughest schedule. The Buffalo Bills will take their spot atop the AFC East once…

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