2026 NFL Season: Roger Goodell rooting for Lamar Jackson, Tom Brady backing Josh Allen, and Jeff Bezos cheering on Dak Prescott

Roger Goodell recently praised Lamar Jackson’s impact. When a reporter asked, “What has Lamar meant to the league?” the NFL commissioner said,“Well, you're not an MVP multiple times, you know, because you're not a superstar. But, you know, he just brings an excitement to the game that's just really explosive. And it's fun for everyone to be able to see it.”Goodell continued, “Nobody feels like they're out of a game when you have Lamar on your side, right? And so I just think that kind of talent - he's changed the game. He's actually changed the way that position is played. And you can't say that about a lot of guys.”It feels like the NFL commissioner is rooting for that one NFL player without a Super Bowl. For that one elite quarterback who has repeatedly come up short in his pursuit of a championship. For that one player whose explosive style has changed the way the quarterback position is viewed.What does it say about the unwavering faith? It says Lamar Jackson remains an undefeated warrior. Like Joe Burrow, the 29-year-old signal-caller who continues to pick up his broken pieces after every setback and return the next season with renewed willpower, strength, and determination.Tom Brady supports Josh AllenTom Brady, who could never choose between Patriots and Buccaneers, has finally shown his support for Josh Allen. He calls him one of the NFL’s most prominent quarterbacks.“I don’t think there’s anyone playing better than him in the NFL. he just does an awesome job from the pocket. I think he’s doing a great job when his first reads open and Joe Brady calls a good play drops back his first guy’s open,” Brady said.“Just the rare talent that can stand in there beat you from the pockey and then when you actually play pretty good coverage, he breaks the pocket and then still just does a lot of damage to these defenses. So he is neatly impossible to stop.”The former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB knows what it takes to handle the immense pressure that comes with being the sole face of a franchise.Tom Brady spent 23 NFL seasons dealing with constant championship expectations and has often spoken highly of QBs who possess the physical ability and leadership required to compete at the highest level on the gridiron.Josh Allen has emerged as one of the NFL’s most popular stars during his time with the Buffalo Bills.His unique combination of arm strength, mobility, and ability to make plays under immense pressure has made him one of the league’s biggest quarterback names to-date.Coming from NFL legend Tom Brady, whose career included seven Super Bowl victories, any praise for Josh Allen carries added level of significance. Brady has experienced literally every stage of an NFL quarterback’s career, from early struggles to postseason heartbreak, and unique championship success.For Allen, the challenge remains transforming his unique individual brilliance and the Buffalo Bills’ expected regular-season success into another deep postseason run [but this time going all the way!]And with Brady backing him, the rare spotlight on Allen remains as radiant as ever heading into the 2026 NFL season. Three wins in the bag, already.Jeff Bezos cheers Dak PrescottAs for Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos? The megabusiness tycoon indirectly supports the Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Dak Prescott.The Washington Post owner attended the Cowboys vs. Commanders game on September 21. Jeff Bezos made it crystal clear that he was rooting for the Dallas Cowboys.“I have a couple thoughts. One, I really want the Cowboys to win today,” Jeff Bezos said via Chris Amaya of the Dallas Morning News in September 2026.“Second is the field energy here. It’s such great energy here. There’s something special about this [Dallas Cowboys] stadium…About this team, and of course, something special about [Cowboys owner] Jerry [Jones]. It’s great to be his guest.”Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was more than happy to have the Amazon founder’s physical presence supporting his team.“What he is, is a part of what we all are proud of, and that’s being a part of America,” Jones said. “It’s quite a privilege. Like I said, I pulled out all the stops to try and give us some energy to win this game today.”The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Washington Commanders in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season, 37-20, at AT&T Stadium on September 20, 2026. Dak Prescott broke a franchise career record by throwing four touchdowns. He surpassed former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo’s 248 record by recording his 249th career touchdown.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.