The 2025 NFL season delivered everything: surprise contenders, stunning collapses, breakout stars, coaching shakeups, and a postseason that reshaped the league’s power structure. Now that the confetti has fallen and every front office has begun turning the page toward the offseason, it’s time to evaluate what really happened. In this comprehensive breakdown, we’re handing out final report card grades for all 32 teams. Championship-caliber dominance, rebuilding-year growing pains, or anything in between, every franchise will be graded on expectations, roster performance, coaching decisions, player development, and overall trajectory.
Some grades may surprise you. Some may sting. But every team earned its mark. Here are the final report card grades for every NFL team.
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AFC East:
Jan 4, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) reacts to a Patriots touchdown scored against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
Patriots: A-
Bills: B+
Dolphins: C+
Jets: F
AFC South
Jan 11, 2026; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs on the field before an AFC Wild Card Round game against the Buffalo Bills at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Jaguars: A
Texans: B+
Colts: B-
Titans: D+
AFC North
Sep 7, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) warms up before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Steelers: B
Ravens: B-
Bengals: C
Browns: D
AFC West
Oct 5, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) reacts as he walks off the field after a victory against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Broncos: A
Chargers: A-
Chiefs: C-
Raiders: F
NFC East
Jalen Hurts
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) after the anthem against the San Francisco 49ers in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Eagles: A-
Cowboys: C+
Commanders: C-
Giants: D+
NFC South
Bryce Young
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks to pass during the third quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium. Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Panthers: B+
Buccaneers: C
Falcons: C+
Saints: C
NFC North
Caleb Williams
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) passes the ball against the Detroit Lions during the second half at Soldier Field. Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Bears: A
Packers: B-
Vikings: B
Lions: B-
NFC West
Feb 8, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) celebrates with the Vince Lombardi trophy on the podium after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Seahawks: A+
Rams: A
49ers: B+
Cardinals: D
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