Arizona's Madden NFL 26 sim paints a wild 2025 for the Cardinals: a hot start with a strong passing attack, followed by a dramatic late-season collapse after the bye week. Kyler Murray throws for 4,058 yards and 26 TD with 13 INT while James Conner racks up 1,050 rushing yards. Michael Wilson, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Zay Jones each crack 1,000 receiving yards, giving Arizona a top-10 offense before the skid costs a playoff berth and sparks a coaching shake-up.

Denver's seven-key plan hinges on Bo Nix elevating his game to turn a promising offense into a playoff push. RJ Harvey brings the much-needed burst to the backfield, helping open lanes for play-action and lightening the load for Nix. Evan Engram adds a reliable separator on third downs, offsetting Sutton’s expected extra attention. Nik Bonitto should sharpen the edge rush to pressure opponents and fuel a stronger pass defense. Dre Greenlaw anchors the linebacking corps, while Riley Moss steadies the secondary opposite Pat Surtain II. Marvin Mims Jr. offers big-play potential as a multi-use weapon, and special teams value could fuel field-position advantages that swing fantasy outcomes.

In fantasy terms, Nix’s progression, Harvey’s explosiveness, Engram’s third-down target share, Bonitto’s edge-pressure impact, Greenlaw’s health and usage, Moss’s coverage upside, and Mims’s multi-position role all shape lineups. The Broncos’ path to 2025 may well ride these seven as the ultimate difference-makers, with Williams-era patience for development and a sharper run game creating improved scoring momentum throughout the season.

The Browns added 16 players to their practice squad after Week 1, including Bailey Zappe, Trayveon Williams, and Malachi Corley. Corley and Cole Strange — a 2024 third-round pick and a 2022 first-round pick — landed on the practice squad rather than the 53-man roster, signaling a focus on developmental depth with room for a future lift. Roy Mbaeteka’s IPP spot remains, offering Cleveland a potential call-back option if the roster shifts. The group showcases a mix of veteran-relevant depth and young upside as Cleveland eyes a Week 1 clash with Cincinnati.

Fantasy managers should monitor Corley and Strange for potential elevation if injuries arise or if the Browns lean on developmental talent to grow chemistry behind the starters. The 16-man slate also adds key depth at QB, RB, WR, TE, OL, DL, LB, CB, and S, creating a few wildcard plays for late-season or depth-dependent rosters. The IPP slot remains a quiet wild card to watch as the Browns balance immediate needs with future potential>.

Las Vegas loaded up on offense in the draft, landing the top running back and two receivers to pair with Jakobi Meyers. The plan centers on patient rookie development and quarterback trust, a process that hinges on the staff teaching, route timing, and the rookies earning early reps.

Bech and Dont'e Thornton Jr. have shown progress in offseason work, with Amari Cooper providing veteran guidance to take some pressure off the rookies. The success or not will hinge on Geno Smith's trust and the rookies translating practice to real-game targets.