Kevin Durant in the eye of the storm: leaves the Ravens and joins a billionaire franchise with eyes on Super Bowl 2026

Kevin Durant continues to surprise his fans by expanding his influence beyond the NBA and venturing into the NFL with bold predictions for Super Bowl 2026.

During his appearance on Kay Adams’ show, the basketball star revealed unexpected changes in his team selections, generating intrigue among football fans and analysts alike.

Kevin Durant: From the Ravens to the Chargers: an unexpected turn

Kevin Durant had originally chosen the Baltimore Ravens to reach the AFC Super Bowl, trusting in Lamar Jackson’s ability to lead the team.

However, a 1-3 start to the season, combined with Jackson’s hamstring injury, forced Durant to reconsider his prediction.

Now, Kevin Durant is backing the Los Angeles Chargers as AFC favorites, highlighting Justin Herbert as his fantasy football quarterback.

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Kevin Durant is rolling with the Chargers as his AFC Super Bowl pick 📈@heykayadams | @KDTrey5 pic.twitter.com/87YJvuGf2T

— Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) September 30, 2025

“I chose the Ravens. For now, I’m sticking with the Chargers. My AFC pick is the Chargers. Herbert is my fantasy quarterback,” Durant admitted, making it clear that the injury and early-season performance had changed his strategic calculations.

This shift reflects not only the attention Kevin Durant pays to individual player performance but also his ability to analyze complex scenarios within the league, showing that his sports insight extends far beyond the basketball court.

Washington Commanders: The NFC constant

Interestingly, Kevin Durant remains firm in his NFC prediction. In August, he had selected the Washington Commanders to face the Ravens in the Super Bowl and still believes Jayden Daniels will lead the team to a historic victory.

“I’m going to play against the Commanders. A little battle in Washington. Of course, the Commanders win. Jayden Daniels, the Super Bowl MVP,” Durant stated.

Even though the Commanders started the season inconsistently with a 2-2 record, and Daniels missed the last two games due to injury, Durant maintains his faith in the potential of the second-year quarterback.

This consistency in his predictions demonstrates Durant passion for following the NFL and his ability to combine strategic analysis with sports intuition.