JACKSONVILLE – Senior writer John Oehser's pre-Week 1 2025 NFL power rankings. And we all know how important these are …
Rank. Team (2024 record) | Comment
(14-3)
1
Philadelphia Eagles
Champs the champs until they’re not
(15-2)
2
Kansas City Chiefs
So consistent, so good for so long
(12-5)
3
Baltimore Ravens
Their year at last?
(13-4)
4
Buffalo Bills
Overwhelming favorites in AFC East
(15-2)
5
Detroit Lions
Monster Game Week 1 versus the ‘Pack
(12-5)
6
Washington Commanders
Must maintain late-season momentum
(11-6)
7
Green Bay Packers
Good before The Trade, better now
(10-7)
8
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The post-Liam era begins
(10-7)
9
Denver Broncos
Fast-rising franchise
(14-3)
10
Minnesota Vikings
Always good, usually overlooked
(10-7)
11
Pittsburgh Steelers
Tough team in really tough division
(9-8)
12
Cincinnati Bengals
Looking for a fast start this time around
(10-7)
13
Los Angeles Rams
Overlooked in sneaky-good division
(10-7)
14
Houston Texans
Two-time defending AFC South champions
(6-11)
15
San Francisco 49ers
They never seem to be down for long
(11-6)
16
Los Angeles Chargers
A rising team in what’s becoming a tough division
(10-7)
17
Seattle Seahawks
They always contend somehow
(8-9)
18
Arizona Cardinals
Rising team in sneaky-good division
(7-10)
19
Dallas Cowboys
No Mo Micah
(8-9)
20
Miami Dolphins
Last playoff victory: 2000 season
(8-9)
21
Atlanta Falcons
Last playoff appearance: 2017
(8-9)
22
Indianapolis Colts
Starting at quarterback: Daniel Jones
(5-12)
23
Chicago Bears
New regime, familiar quarterback
(4-13)
24
Jacksonville Jaguars
New regime, new feel – start ‘em here and see where they go
(5-12)
25
Carolina Panthers
Week 1: At Duuuuuval
(4-13)
26
New England Patriots
New Era in New England
(4-13)
27
Las Vegas Raiders
The Carroll Era begins
(5-12)
28
New York Jets
Last playoff appearance: 2010
(3-14)
29
New York Giants
Last NFC East title: 2011
(5-12)
30
New Orleans Saints
Quarterback a major storyline here
(3-14)
31
Cleveland Browns
Will depend heavily on defense
(3-14)
32
Tennessee Titans
All about Cam Ward now
