Copy of Worst-to-first rankings: Which NFL teams are most ...

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ESPN ranked all 16 last-place division finishers from the 2024 season by their odds of winning their divisions in 2026, examining which teams have the best shots at worst-to-first turnarounds. The analysis weighs factors like draft capital, quarterback situations, and roster improvements, with the Lions among the franchises positioned to potentially reclaim their divisional throne in the NFC North. Some teams face steeper climbs due to entrenched division rivals or quarterback transitions, while others have promising young talent and emerging momentum that could fuel rapid ascents.