NFL Power Rankings1. Philadelphia Eagles\u00a0(previous 2025 ranking: 2)<\/p>\n
The Eagles<\/a>\u00a0took some limited personnel hits for a Super Bowl champion, with their dominant balanced offensive core intact and their young defense continuing to ascend. They have plenty of tough challengers in the top-heavy NFC.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Ranking the 17 greatest Eagles players ever<\/a><\/p>\n 2. Buffalo Bills (4)<\/p>\n The Bills<\/a>\u00a0have the offensive and defensive momentum with reigning MVP Josh Allen to finally get over the AFC title hump. They won’t be challenged much in the divison to boost their chances at controlling home field.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Ranking the 15 greatest Bills players ever<\/a><\/p>\n 3. Baltimore Ravens (2)<\/p>\n The Ravens<\/a>\u00a0will be right there trying to take down the Chiefs and Bills again with their two-time MVP,\u00a0 Lamar Jackson, coming off his best overall season. The Buffalo-Baltimore matchup will set the tone early.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Ranking the 13 greatest Ravens players ever<\/a><\/p>\n 4. Kansas City Chiefs (3)<\/p>\n The Chiefs<\/a>\u00a0took an early passing game blow witih Rashee Rice getting a long suspension, adding to offensive line concerns for Patrick Mahomes. The defense will need to do a lot again and the running game boost will be critical to holding off the top competition.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Ranking the 16 greatest Chiefs players eve<\/a><\/p>\n 5. San Francisco 49ers (8)<\/p>\n The 49ers<\/a>\u00a0are dealing with their wide receiver injuries, but they are positioned to overcome that with Brock Purdy locked in with Christian McCaffrey, Ricky Pearsall and George Kittle. The key for Kyle Shanahan’s offense getting to the Super Bowl again is Robert Saleh getting the defense back on track.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Ranking the 18 greatest 49ers players ever<\/a><\/p>\n The Lions<\/a>\u00a0will need to deal well with the losses of offensive and defensive coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn out of the gate to keep their tough NFC North competition at bay. Looking for more downfield passing to rev up the offense and much more reliable defense with Aidan Hutchinson back.<\/p>\n 7. Washington Commanders (6)<\/p>\n The Commanders<\/a>\u00a0are worthy of buzz as there’s little concern of a sophomore slump with Jayden Daniels with offseason improvements focused on making him better, including making suer Terry McLaurin wasn’t going anywhere.<\/p>\n 8. Los Angeles Rams (7)<\/p>\n The Rams<\/a>\u00a0do have a bit of a concern on whether Matthew Stafford’s back will hold up to make sure their passing game hits the heights Sean McVay espects with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. The running game and young defense can help take pressure off that.<\/p>\n 9. Green Bay Packers (11)<\/p>\n The Packers<\/a>\u00a0get an early unexpected boost from the Micah Parsons trade, the extra pass-rush jolt their strong defensive scheme needed. But there are still some back-end questions there and this is a critical season for Jordan Love to maximize the offense.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Ranking the 17 greatest Packers players ever<\/a><\/p>\n 10. Los Angeles Chargers (9)<\/p>\n The Chargers<\/a>\u00a0should have increased confidence after Jim Harbaugh’s smashing debut and making some necessary offensive reinforcements and defensive changes. They will give the Chiefs even less breathing room.<\/p>\n The Broncos<\/a>\u00a0also have their championship-winning coach, Sean Payton and Patrick Surtain II leading a top defense. Those elements give them a high floor to stay with the Chargers and Chiefs with Bo Nix getting more QB bump than sophmore slump.<\/p>\n 12. Cincinnati Bengals (10)<\/p>\n The\u00a0Bengals<\/a>\u00a0took care of Trey Hendrickson in the short term but the prolonging of the situation doesn’t create too much confidence for their defense being much better around him. There will be a ton on Joe Burrow and his receivers to push them back into the playoffs.<\/p>\n 13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (12)<\/p>\n The Buccaneers<\/a>\u00a0also have some wide receiver (and tight end) concerns but a settled Baker Mayfield can help them overcome with big support from blocking and Bucky Irving. The bigger concern is whether their defensive drops off too much.<\/p>\n 14. Chicago Bears (16)<\/p>\n The Bears<\/a>\u00a0are getting great vibes with Johnson leading the offense and the entire team with Caleb Johnson ready to live all the way up to his No. 1 overall promise. The defense has some strong remnants from the Matt Eberflus era.<\/p>\n 15. Houston Texans (14)<\/p>\n The Texans<\/a>\u00a0are hoping C.J. Stroud has enough with offensive line and running back issues and limited receiving savvy behind Nico Collins. DeMeco Ryans’ defense will need to be a big foundation in the push for a third consecutive division title.<\/p>\n The Vikings<\/a>\u00a0have a fun reunion at wide receiver with Adam Thielen back in the mix to help Justin Jefferson with Jordan Addison missing time. There should be little doubt J.J. McCarhty can thrive in this system with plenty of defensive help.<\/p>\n 17. Pittsburgh Steelers (19)<\/p>\n The Steelers<\/a>\u00a0are feeling pretty good about what Aaron Rodgers stll has left to lift what should be a run-heavy, downfield passing offense. Defense alone is bound to keep the winning ways alive for Mike Tomlin.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Ranking the 19 greatest Steelers players ever<\/a><\/p>\n 18. Jacksonville Jaguars (23)<\/p>\n The Jaguars<\/a>\u00a0are the Bears of the AFC with their hire of another former ace NFC offensive coordinator, Liam Coen. Here’s having more confidence in Trevor Lawrence based on scheme and personnel, while the young defense also responds better.<\/p>\n 19. Dallas Cowboys (17)<\/p>\n The Cowboys<\/a>\u00a0keep on slipping with Parsons’ absence about to leave an even bigger defensive mess, They aren’t close to jumping back into the division contention with the Eagles and Commanders but a healthy Dak Prescott can make them respectable with offense.<\/p>\n 20. Seattle Seahawks (18)<\/p>\n The Seahawks<\/a>\u00a0are working to be a better defensive-minded team for Mike Macdonald, but their offense is in major transition with a new scheme, new QB (Sam Darnold) and a remix in the receiving corps. The lumps will be there behind the 49ers and Rams.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Raiders<\/a>\u00a0are relying a lot on their coaching experience with Pete Carroll and Chip Kelly to somewhat remain competitive in the loaded AFC West. Geno Smith and Asthon Jeanty can help stabilize the offense, but the D beyond Maxx Crosby is what truly puts them behind the rest of the Wst.<\/p>\n 22. Atlanta Falcons (21)<\/p>\n The Falcons<\/a>\u00a0have high hopes for Michael Penix Jr. as their new franchise passer especially with a good line and weapons such as Bijan Robinson and Drake London. They still need time to be a decent defense again, however.<\/p>\n 23. New England Patriots (22)<\/p>\n The Patriots<\/a>\u00a0are feeling good about Drake Maye and all the improvement made around him, first and foremost brining back Josh McDaniels as coordinator. You can also bet Mike Vrabel gets the most out of the deense, but overall talent says this team is about a year away from true playoff contention.<\/p>\n 24. Arizona Cardinals (25)<\/p>\n The Cardinals<\/a>\u00a0need a lot more out of Kyler Murray in another season under Drew Petzing and Jonathan Gannon. The traditional running game and defense are the best aspects of his team, but its offense falls a little flat vs. the rest of the NFC West.<\/p>\n 25. Carolina Panthers (26)<\/p>\n The Panthers<\/a>\u00a0have cautious optimism that Bryce Young is ready for his moment to pass like the No. 1 overall pick he was in 2023. The defense can still hold the team back a bit.<\/p>\n 26. New York Jets (27)<\/p>\n The Jets<\/a>\u00a0should be a lot more functional with Glenn and offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand coming over from the Lions’ mentality. The key is getting the defense to be more confident again and have Justin Fields play to his strengths.<\/p>\n 27. Miami Dolphins (24)<\/p>\n The Dolphins<\/a>\u00a0need a good start against the Colts and the rest of their early schedule to make sure Mike McDaniel can get off the hot seat. Some anemic offense and losing out of the gate would hasten his departure.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Ranking the 16 greatest Dolphins players ever<\/a><\/p>\n 28. Tennessee Titans (28)<\/p>\n The Titans<\/a>\u00a0should be feeling they made the right pick with Cam Ward. They’ll take seeing some offensive stability and improvement first before working to be more competitive for the division in 2026.<\/p>\n 29. New York Giants (29)<\/p>\n The Giants<\/a>\u00a0will need to turn the page from Russell Wilson to rookie Jaxson Dart at some point, but fundamental issues may keep Brian Daboll from getting the offensive and team results he needs to save his job<\/p>\n 30. Indianapolis Colts (30)<\/p>\n The Colts<\/a>\u00a0also have a coach on the hot seat in Shane Steichen with Anthony Richardson heading to the bench and former Giant Daniel Jones starter. Despite some good offensive pieces, this can be an overall rough season.<\/p>\n6. Detroit Lions (5)<\/p>\n
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11. Denver Broncos (13)<\/p>\n16. Minnesota Vikings (15)<\/p>\n
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21. Las Vegas Raiders (20)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/USATSI_24941812.jpg.webp.webp\")
31. Cleveland Browns (31)<\/p>\n