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The Athletic launches NFL Simulator 2026 playoff forecast
Original: NFL Simulator 2026: Live forecast of playoff picture and outcomes for every team - The Athletic
The Athletic has published its NFL Simulator 2026, a live forecast that projects the playoff picture and simulates outcomes for every team in the league. The tool, run with The New York Times, gives fans game-by-game projections and updates on playoff odds as the season unfolds. It is part of a growing trend of interactive season predictions that let readers follow how each team's postseason chances shift week to week.
Why now: NFL fans are tracking playoff races as the season progresses and interactive forecasts are a popular way to follow the changing picture.
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- NFL Simulator 2026: Live forecast of playoff picture and outcomes for every team - The Athletic · The New York Times
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