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Sports · Football (NFL) · published 2026-08-28 · via Sports Illustrated

Top 10 NFL Skill-Position Units for 2026 Season

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The Lions, with Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown, lead the league's best skill-position groups. Six of the top ten teams missed the 2025 playoffs but have the talent to contend. The Patriots, after acquiring A.J. Brown, also crack the list.

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The Lions' top ranking reflects the NFL's growing emphasis on explosive offensive playmakers, with Gibbs and St. Brown anchoring a unit that outpaces even playoff-caliber rosters. Notably, six of the ten ranked teams missed the 2025 postseason, suggesting raw talent alone doesn't guarantee January success, though it positions them for potential breakthroughs.

New England's trade for A.J. Brown represents a significant shift, pairing the three-time All-Pro with Drake Maye, who already posted strong numbers with limited weapons. Arizona's investment in Jeremiyah Love at

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