PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 29: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles takes the field against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 29, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
I decided to take a look into the future and predict the next 10 NFC Champions:
2026: Detroit Lions
PITTSBURGH, PA – AUGUST 21: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions warms up prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on August 21, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Injuries kept them from reaching this goal last season. in 2025/2026, they will once again be one of the favorites.
2027: Washington Commanders
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 06: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders rushes against the Cleveland Browns at Northwest Stadium on October 06, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
They were a game away last season with a rookie QB. They will be good again in 2025/2026 and then be Super Bowl ready in 2026/2027.
2028: Philadelphia Eagles
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws the ball during the second half in the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on September 19, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
The Eagles are built to win now, but they are also built to win over the next 3-4 years, too.
2029: Chicago Bears
LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS – APRIL 26: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears speaks answers a question from the media during his introductory press conference at Halas Hall on April 26, 2024 in Lake Forest, Illinois. Caleb Williams was drafted first overall in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The Bears are building something special; it will just take another few years before they’re ready to get to the big game.
2030: Washington Commanders
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – APRIL 25: Jayden Daniels poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected second overall by the Washington Commanders during the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza on April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Jayden Daniels is a champion in the making, and although they might lose in their Super Bowl appearance in 2027, they will win it all in 2030.
2031: Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC – AUGUST 25: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers throws a touchdown pass during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions at Bank of America Stadium on August 25, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
The Panthers will continue to be below average for the next couple of seasons, and through the draft and eventually free agency, they will build a juggernaut around QB Bryce Young.
2032: San Francisco 49ers
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 17: A detail view of a San Francisco 49ers logo is seen on a helmet in action during a game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
You have to figure that the 49ers will get back to the Super Bowl at least once in the next 10 years, so why not 2032?
2033: New York Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – AUGUST 08: Malik Nabers #9 of the New York Giants runs a route during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at MetLife Stadium on August 8, 2024 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
After years of being terrible, the Giants will finally have a good QB, have built a strong team through the draft, and Malik Nabers won’t be their only good weapon on offense.
2034: Carolina Panthers
The Panthers juggernaut from 2031 will still be great in 2034, but after winning it all in 2031, they will lose it in 2034.
2035: Arizona Cardinals
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 26: Detail view of an Arizona Cardinals logo during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images)
How long can they be bad for? At some point, you have to think they get lucky and get to a Super Bowl. It wouldn’t surprise me if Marvin Harrison Jr. and Jonathan Gannon were still around for it, too.
