
Nine NFC teams are heading back to the drawing board this offseason, looking to better their roster and become next year’s feel-good story.
The NFC saw four teams make the playoffs this year after a no-show in ‘24—the 49ers, Panthers, Bears and Seahawks—while the Vikings, Lions, Commanders and Buccaneers missed out despite reaching the postseason a year ago. Those teams will look to bounce back in 2026 while other franchises across the conference try to build themselves up into contenders.