As the 2026 NFL season approaches, several teams are looking to break their prolonged playoff droughts and bring hope back to their frustrated fan bases. The New York Jets and New Orleans Saints, in particular, have been stuck in a cycle of mediocrity, with the Jets last making the playoffs in 2010 and the Saints in 2019. NFL experts are closely monitoring the teams' offseason moves and roster changes, searching for signs that this could be the year they finally snap their skids and make a deep playoff run. With new coaches and key free agent signings, both teams are optimistic about their chances, but will they be enough to propel them back into the postseason?
NFL teams most likely to end long playoff droughts in 2026 season: Will Jets, Saints snap skids? NFL.com