I think it's possible, but the defense will experience growing pains. This schedule is tough. We have supposedly 'lighter' games vs the Cardinals (who still whipped us last year), Titans, Saints, Jaguars, 2xCommanders and 2xGiants, and those division games could surprise you. Some of these teams will be much better than they were in 2025. Suppose we go 6-2.
The remaining 9 games are vs strong competition-- Ravens, 49ers, 2x Eagles, Rams, Packers, Colts, Texans, and Bucs. 5-4 here would be the minimum to make the playoffs.