Offseason NFL Power Rankings

I rank every team and every projected starting QB:

1 – Los Angeles Rams

The Rams have the best roster in football along with one of the best coaches and the best QB. If the Rams don’t win the Super Bowl, this season will be a disappointment. Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Kyren Williams, Braden Fiske, Byron Young, Jared Verse, Trent McDuffie. The Rams are loaded on both sides of the ball. There are only 3 things that could happen that would stop the Rams from winning the Super Bowl.

1. Matthew Stafford gets injured
2. Matthew Stafford suddenly becomes bad because he is old
3. Some other team takes a huge step forward and becomes elite out of nowhere like Seattle did last year

All three of those things are unlikely, but are still possible. LA should be bringing home the Lombardi trophy next February, and they are probably the heaviest favorite I have ever seen.

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Alright, so I wrote this before the Myles Garrett trade… I already thought they have no excuse if they don’t win the Super Bowl, but now, they have literally no margin for error. This is the definition of Super Bowl or bust. If they don’t win the Super Bowl, it would be one of the biggest failures in sports history.

2 – New England Patriots

I’m confident that the Patriots will be back and even better this season. Drake Maye was really good last year, but he wasn’t quite elite. With the help of AJ Brown and Rome Doubs, I think he can take the next step this year. The defense should be championship level again. The main thing that stopped them from winning the Super Bowl last year was the O-line, but I believe that this group will improve this year. They were young and not ready for a championship. With more experience, they can only get better. The Patriots have a chance to get back to the Super Bowl, but their biggest obstacle to reaching that goal is my next team in the rankings…

3 – Buffalo Bills

The Bills have the roster, they have an elite QB. They have been one of the best teams for years, and they have been so close to a Super Bowl so many times. I think they can get there this year, but it really comes down to how Joe Brady does as the HC. Sometimes a new face is what a team needs, just look at the Knicks making it to the finals with a new coach, even though their old one was good. If Brady provides some sort of spark, that could be what they need to get over the hump.

4 – Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks won the Super Bowl last year with 4 things:

1. An elite defense
2. An elite WR
3. A great performance from Sam Darnold in the NFC Championship
4. A great performance from Kenneth Walker in the Super Bowl

They don’t have Walker anymore, they lost a few players from their defense, and you can’t count on Sam Darnold turning into superman whenever they play the Rams, especially now that the Rams have a better secondary.

This isn’t to say the Seahawks will be bad this year, they are still a Super Bowl contender, but I doubt that they will be as dominant as they were. I hate to break it to all of the Seahawks contenders out there, but Zach Charbonnet isn’t Kenneth Walker. He doesn’t have the juice.

With all of that being said, the Seahawks should still have one of the best defenses in the NFL, JSN is a top 5 WR, and Sam Darnold has proven he is good enough to get the job done.

5 – San Francisco 49ers

The Niners were really good last year, and they were basically just rolling with CMC. They come back this year healthy with the addition of Mike Evans. They have the roster to get to the Super Bowl again, and they have the coach, but they NEED to stay healthy, which they never seem to be able to do. The Niners at full strength can stack up to LA and Seattle in their division, but they are almost always short handed. If they can defy the odds and stay healthy, San Francisco may find themselves in the Super Bowl once again.

6 – Green Bay Packers

I have been high on the Packers for years, and they always seem to choke. If they don’t get it done this year, they may need to make some changes, especially at HC. Jordan Love is good enough. The defense has enough dudes. Josh Jacobs is one of the best RBs in the country (hopefully he can play). Green Bay has been close, they just need to find their clutch factor. The NFC is a tough conference, but they can get to the Super Bowl if they can find a way to win the clutch.

7 – Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs had a bad year in 2025, but I am confident that they will bounce back. The main reason I have this confidence? Kenneth Walker. They have a difference at RB. Their running game has been very poor for a while now, and last year was especially terrible. With that extra juice in the run game, the pass lanes will be easier for Mahomes, and Rice and Worthy will be able to get open downfield. The Chiefs are still dangerous, and they should go back to being Super Bowl contenders once again.

8 – Denver Broncos

The Broncos are basically the same team as they were last year except with Jaylen Waddle. Their defense will be great again. They have a good line. I think Bo Nix is a good QB, and having a second great weapon should really help the offense open up. The Broncos can go to the Super Bowl, but I don’t think they have the same elite potential that some of these other teams do.

9 – Houston Texans

The Texans have an elite defense. That hasn’t changed. The offense was average last year, and I’m not sure if they have done enough to take the next step offensively. Tank Dell should be coming back, but who knows how good he will be after how gruesome that injury was. They added David Montgomery, which should help the running game, but I don’t know they have a very high ceiling. Their o-line doesn’t instill much confidence, and CJ Stroud was epicly horrible in the playoffs last year. The offense should see a small improvement, but I really don’t see them making the Super Bowl jump.

10 – Los Angeles Chargers

The Chargers O-line will be back healthy. LA with a healthy line is dangerous. Everything about this team is solid. They don’t have any glaring weaknesses, but they really aren’t elite anywhere. They have to deal with the Broncos and the Chiefs in the AFC West as well. The Chargers are really good, but they definitely aren’t Super Bowl contenders yet.

11 – Detroit Lions

The Lions had a bit of a down year last season. I expect them to bounce back. Jared Goff + a good o-line + one of the best skill groups = one of the best offenses in the NFL. The defense is where their ceiling is decided. The offense alone should keep them in playoff contention, but the defense will decide how far they can make it. I don’t think they did enough to become a title contender like they were a few years ago, but they could win a game, maybe two if someone emerges on defense. Their main problem is how tough the division is. Green Bay and Chicago should be just as good if not better than they were last year, and Minnesota has a better QB now.

12 – Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens had a disappointing 2025, but there isn’t much you can do when Lamar Jackson misses significant portions of the season. What Baltimore needs is to stay healthy and give Henry the rock. When they abandon the run game, they almost always lose. How will they do with Harbaugh? Unlike the Bills situation, I don’t think a new face helps here. Harbaugh should be a Hall of Fame coach, and they let him go after almost making the playoffs despite not having Lamar for a significant part of the season. Replacing him will be difficult. The Ravens are the clear favorites in the division once again, but I don’t expect them to be Super Bowl contenders.

13 – Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jaguars were a pleasant surprise last year, and Trevor Lawrence played great down the stretch. The receiving corps looks really good too with Jakobi Meyers, Brian Thomas Jr, Parker Washington, and Travis Hunter returning. I worry about the loss of Travis Etienne though. Chris Rodriguez Jr and Brayshul Tuten are the replacements, and neither have ever had a very big role before. The defense should be really good again, but the loss of Devin Lloyd stings. I just don’t see how this unit can be any better than it was, even with Travis Hunter coming back. The Jaguars will be good, but I don’t think they will be any better than they were last year.

14 – Chicago Bears

This team will go as far as Caleb Williams can take them. The rest of the roster is really good and ready to win, but they can’t win a Super Bowl unless Caleb Williams takes the next step. Their tough division gives them very little margin for error as well. A lot of time, when teams like the Bears come out of nowhere to be good, they can’t sustain their success. I think the Bears can do it, but it is all on Caleb Williams.

15 – Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys are quietly looking pretty good. CeeDee and Pickens make for one of the top WR duos in the country, Javonte Williams is a sneaky good RB now, Dak is the most slept on Top 10 QB ever, and the defense is looking solid. The D-line has Quinnen Williams, Kenny Clark, and Rashan Gary. The secondary added possibly the best player in the draft in Caleb Downs. The team is good, and they have a real shot to win the NFC East.

16 – Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles will be good, but I don’t know if they will ever get back to Super Bowl form. The defense seems to be better as they were basically gifted Jonathan Greenard and they were able to pick up Riq Woolen. The O-line should be good as always and Saquon is a beast. The passing game is where I worry. Jalen Hurts was not good last year, and Devonta Smith is the only WR that is a real difference maker. Goedert and Wicks are pretty good. Lemon has potential, but he is just a rookie. I’m not sure how much of the passing struggles last year were because of Jalen Hurts, Kevin Patulo, or if it was a bit of both. Sean Mannion has never been an OC before, so we’ll see if he can fix Hurts.

17 – Cincinnati Bengals

THE BENGALS ACTUALLY DID STUFF!!!!!!! At least for their defense, I’m not sure how good their O-line or running game will be, hence why I think they still have an uphill battle towards making the playoffs. The d-line with the additions of Jonathan Allen and Dexter Lawrence should actually be really good. The defense shouldn’t be a liability, even if it still isn’t a top 10 unit. The main question is if Joe Burrow can stay healthy. If it weren’t for Tua’s existence, Burrow would be the most fragile QB in the NFL. If he stays healthy, the Bengals have a shot to win the division.

18 – Indianapolis Colts

I’m not sure when Daniel Jones is coming back, so a lot of their success hinges on that. Assuming he doesn’t miss much, the Colts could make the playoffs. They are kind of like the Chargers in some ways. They are pretty solid all around, but they don’t excel in many areas. The run game is definitely the bright spot. I just don’t think they have enough to set themselves apart from a deep AFC field this year.

19 – Carolina Panthers

Bryce Young looked really good in the playoffs last year. If plays like that more often, the Panthers could be dangerous. The defense should be formidable, so this season will mostly rely on how much this passing attack can open up. They drafted Chris Brazzell II which should help, and another year with T-Mac should see some improvement. They are my favorite to win the NFC South, but the other teams in the division aren’t far behind.

20 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Bucs underachieved last year, especially after Baker Mayfield started the year so well. Drafting Reuben Bain was a good move, but the rest of the roster doesn’t look much different outside of the departure of Mike Evans, which I don’t think will matter that much ultimately, as long as Godwin and Egbuka stay healthy. Lucky for the Bucs, they have the easiest division. Unlucky for the Bucs, the rest of their division got better while they stayed mostly the same.

21 – Minnesota Vikings

Why did they just give away Jonathan Greenard? Dumb move. With that being said, the defense should still be solid. I think Caleb Banks was a pretty good draft pick.The receiving corps is better than ever with the return of Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and TJ Hockenson as well as the addition of Jauan Jennings. Can Kyler Murray be the guy? He has always been decent with the Cardinals, with occasional flashes of stardom, but he gets injured a lot and is pretty inconsistent. Anything is an upgrade over McCarthy, but will he be enough of an upgrade to get them past such a tough division and into the playoffs? Possible, but unlikely.

22 – New York Giants

John Harbaugh is in the house, and we get a full season of Jaxson Dart. This is an exciting time for New York, but I don’t think they are ready for the playoffs quite yet. Who knows how good Skattebo will be when he comes back, and the o-line isn’t good enough to just be able to plug any RB in and expect success. The defense has some highlights, especially at EDGE, and Jevon Holland is really good. They are a solid team, but I think they are a year away from contending for the playoffs.

23 – New Orleans Saints

I am confident that the Saints will have a good offense. Shough had a good rookie year, and he has some weapons. The defense seems kind of lackluster though. They should be able to improve on last year’s record, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they contend for 1st in the NFC South, but I think they’re probably still a year away.

24 – Atlanta Falcons

There’s two obvious weaknesses here. QB and d-line. Too bad those are two of the most important spots on the field. I still think Penix has the potential to be good, but he needs to stay healthy. Bijan is a top 5 RB and the receiving corps is good enough. They have a really good secondary as well. The Falcons could win the division if Penix takes a big leap, but I don’t think that’s gonna happen.

25 – Washington Commanders

Their NFC Championship birth a couple years ago is starting to seem more and more like a fluke. I don’t see how they can get things back on track this year. Their defense should be okay at best, and the offense doesn’t have much outside of Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin. The team should be decent IF Daniels can stay healthy, but the playoffs are unlikely.

26 – Tennessee Titans

I have a lot of confidence in Cam Ward, especially with Brain Daboll in charge of the offense. His supporting cast is pretty decent as well, as long as Carnell Tate is as good as advertised. The d-line seems pretty strong as well, but the LBs and secondary are underwhelming. This team could surprise some people this year, but the playoffs are probably a few years away.

27 – Pittsburgh Steelers

Mike Tomlin was the main man keeping the Steelers afloat, and without him, things could get bad for Pittsburgh. The defense should be good, but not great. The passing game should be pretty good with Rodgers’ return and a receiving corps that includes DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr, and my boy Germ. I’m not confident in the run game though with Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle running behind a lackluster o-line. The Steelers won’t be awful, but I expect them to tear down and rebuild sooner rather than later.

28 – Cleveland Browns

The Browns should have a good defense, but they normally do. The offense has some decent pieces with Quinshon Judkins, Jerry Jeudy and Harold Fannin Jr. The rookies KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston have potential too. Unfortunately, the QB situation might be the worst in the NFL. It’s either going to be Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders. Yikes.

29 – Arizona Cardinals

The Cardinals have some pieces, just like the teams ahead of them, but they really need a QB. Jeremiyah Love is my OROY favorite, Trey McBride might be the best TE in the NFL, and Budda Baker is always great. They might be able to beat a few decent teams, but they are far from contention.

30 – Miami Dolphins

They blew things up, and yet I don’t think they’ll be the worst in the league. De’Von Achane is a gamechanger, I think Malik Willis is going to be pretty good with the starting job, and the defense should be decent. That isn’t good enough for Miami to even approach contending, but they won’t get the no. 1 pick.

31 – Las Vegas Raiders

This team should just be called “Brock Bowers and Maxx Crosby” cuz that’s basically what the team is. Ashton Jeanty could be a star if the o-line gets good. I don’t expect Mendoza to be very good in year 1, especially when he has the worst receiving corps around him I have ever seen (when you just look at the WRs, obviously Bowers is awesome). The Raiders will be bad, but better than last year.

32 – New York Jets

You used to be able to count on the Jets always having a good defense, but that isn’t the case anymore. I fully expect the defense to be trash. I expect Geno Smith to be average at best at QB. Breece Hall is the most overhyped RB every year, and Garrett Wilson is good, but I don’t know if he’ll ever be great. They have a decent line, which helps, and I like the Omar Cooper Jr pick. Kenyon Sadiq has potential too. They are my favorite to get the no. 1 pick, and they will finally have another shot at picking a good QB.

Projected Standings

AFC

1. New England Patriots
2. Houston Texans
3. Kansas City Chiefs
4. Baltimore Ravens
5. Buffalo Bills
6. Denver Broncos
7. Los Angeles Chargers
8. Jacksonville Jaguars
9. Cincinnati Bengals
10. Indianapolis Colts
11. Pittsburgh Steelers
12. Tennessee Titans
13. Cleveland Browns
14. Miami Dolphins
15. Las Vegas Raiders
16. New York Jets

NFC

1. Los Angeles Rams
2. Green Bay Packers
3. Dallas Cowboys
4. Carolina Panthers
5. Seattle Seahawks
6. San Francisco 49ers
7. Detroit Lions
8. Chicago Bears
9. Philadelphia Eagles
10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
11. Minnesota Vikings
12. New Orleans Saints
13. New York Giants
14. Atlanta Falcons
15. Washington Commanders
16. Arizona Cardinals

QB Rankings (Projection)

1. Matthew Stafford (LAR)
2. Josh Allen (BUF)
3. Patrick Mahomes (KC)
4. Drake Maye (NE)
5. Lamar Jackson (BAL)
6. Joe Burrow (CIN)
7. Dak Prescott (DAL)
8. Jordan Love (GB)
9. Baker Mayfield (TB)
10. Caleb Williams (CHI)
11. Trevor Lawrence (JAX)
12. Justin Herbert (LAC)
13. Jared Goff (DET)
14. Sam Darnold (SEA)
15. Bo Nix (DEN)
16. Jayden Daniels (WAS)
17. Brock Purdy (SF)
18. CJ Stroud (HOU)
19. Bryce Young (CAR)
20. Daniel Jones (IND)
21. Jalen Hurts (PHI)
22. Malik Willis (MIA)
23. Cam Ward (TEN)
24. Jaxson Dart (NYG)
25. Aaron Rodgers (PIT)
26. Tyler Shough (NO)
27. Michael Penix Jr (ATL)
28. Kyler Murray (MIN)
29. Jacoby Brissett (ARI)
30. Geno Smith (NYJ)
31. Fernando Mendoza (LV)
32. Shedeur Sanders (CLE)