1\. Eagles: The rich get richer. And a new dynasty could be emerging.
2\. Chiefs: A Super Bowl loss will only make the Chiefs more determined to get another Super Bowl win.
3\. Bills: The window is still wide open, but the Chiefs are still blocking full daylight.
4\. Ravens: The window is still wide open, but the Bills and Chiefs are still blocking full daylight.
5\. Lions: This year, the regular season will be harder. Which could make them better prepared for the playoffs.
6\. Commanders: Have they done enough to close the gap with the Eagles?
7\. Rams: A favorable schedule could put them in play for the No. 1 seed.
8\. Texans: After two straight appearances in the final eight, they opted to make major changes in an effort to go farther.
9\. Buccaneers: Arguably the most underrated team in the entire league, they have the talent to compete with anyone.
10\. Broncos: Combining a Sean Payton offense with an improved defense could make things very interesting in the AFC West.
11\. Packers: With a new CEO taking over, the pressure could slowly be building on the quarterback, the coach, and the General Manager.
12\. Vikings: A proven roster with an unproven quarterback could make for a rollercoaster of a season.
13\. 49ers: Don’t be surprised if they rebound all the way to the NFC Championship, and possibly beyond.
14\. Bengals: The front office continues to keep the team from being everything it can be.
15\. Chargers: In most other divisions, they’d be the favorites to win it.
16\. Steelers: They’re going to skew one way, or the other.
17\. Bears: The expectations are high again. Can they live up to them?
18\. Seahawks: The Geno-for-Darnold swap was a bold one.
19\. Cowboys: If they gave out Super Bowls for mismanaging the contracts of key players, they’d have more trophies than anyone.
20\. Cardinals: There’s a quiet vibe that they might be ready to contend. They’ll have to prove it on the field.
21\. Patriots: It’s not crazy to think they can vault to the playoffs.
22\. Jets: Even if Aaron Glenn can pull off a Lions-style culture change, it will take a little time.
23\. Falcons: Michael Penix Jr. looked good in limited work last year. What will he do as the full-time starter?
24\. Colts: Will the Daniel Jones era be a one-year thing, or a new beginning for him and the Colts?
25\. Panthers: It’s a huge year for Bryce Young.
26\. Titans: Cam Ward could be the guy they need. If so, they’ll rocket up this list once the games start.
27\. Raiders: They’re stuck behind three playoff teams in their division — and each of them look like they’re ready to get there again.
28\. Jaguars: Can Trevor Lawrence get back to what it once looked like he was becoming?
29\. Dolphins: What have they done to get better than they were in 2024?
30\. Giants: If the Giants got it right with Jaxson Dart, he should be able to win the Week 1 starting job.
31\. Saints: Tyler Shough will need to be the real deal in order to keep them from being in position to have their pick of next year’s quarterback crop.
32\. Browns: It’s almost like they try to come up with new ways to be dysfunctional.