# This Is Football: Best Bets For The 2026 Football Season With Joe Fortenbaugh

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Podcast: [NFL on ESPN](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nfl-on-espn-6321414)
Published: 2026-06-24T18:30:00+00:00
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Joe Fortenbaugh returns for the annual NFL Season betting preview. He & Kevin break down their favorite NFL futures, MVP bets, and Super Bowl long shots. Joe explains why he's fading Jacksonville and New England, buying Washington, and sticking with the Chargers. Kevin gives his take on Matthew Stafford's MVP case, the Vikings as a sleeper contender, and why Jeremiah Smith might be the best non-quarterback bet to go No. 1 overall in the 2027 NFL Draft. Plus: ESPN stories, sports betting narratives, and Michigan's difficult road ahead in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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