Last updated Jun 30, 9:52pm ET

  • July is finally here and the 2025-26 NFL Season rapidly approaches.
  • A significant offseason means some major changes for each team.
  • We’ll break down all 32 teams in tiers and rank them from top to bottom.

With NFL Preseason rapidly approaching, it’s time to start kicking this into high gear. Haven’t paid a ton of attention this NFL offseason or just looking for more? Our power rankings provide exactly what to expect.

NFL Offseason Power Rankings (July 1)

Tier 1 – Super Bowl Contenders

#1 – Kansas City Chiefs (+800)
#2 – Philadelphia Eagles (+700)
The defending champions enter the season in a 3-way tie with the Bills and Ravens for the best Super Bowl odds. Having emerged as a wide favorite to once again win the NFC, the Eagles should ride their talented offense to another successful season. Their defense also continues to grow even more dangerous.
#3 – Buffalo Bills (+700)
#4 – Baltimore Ravens (+700)
#5 – Detroit Lions (+1000)
Detroit is undoubtedly a Super Bowl contender as one of the top teams in the NFC. Unfortunately, a history of failure in the postseason has made the Lions less of a safe pick than the other top teams. The return of DE Aiden Hutchinson should go a long way towards overcoming their defensive shortcomings.

Tier 2 – Playoff Teams

#6 – Washington Commanders (+1900)
Washington was one of the biggest surprises last season, scorching their way to the NFC Championship. Whether QB Jayden Daniels sees a Sophomore slump this year will make the biggest differences on their Super Bowl hopes. At +1900 they offer a lot of upside, though they still need some pieces to fall into place.
#7 – Green Bay Packers (+2200)
#8 – Minnesota Vikings (+2100)
The Vikings will be proceeding with 2024 1st-round pick J.J. McCarthy at QB. Their stacked offense looked as dangerous under Sam Darnold as it did under Kirk Cousins, raising their ceiling to unthinkable heights if McCarthy becomes an elite QB. Meanwhile, their defense continues to put the pieces together as well.
#9 – Los Angeles Chargers (+2700)
#10 – Houston Texans (+2500)

The Texans took a bit of a step back last season, but still won the AFC South once again at 10-7. Houston has won the division in 8 of the last 14 seasons, but still hasn’t made the Super Bowl. If C.J. Stroud bounces back from a slightly down 2nd year, the Texans may make the jump from playoff team to title contender.

Tier 3 – Playoff Hopefuls

#11 – San Francisco 49ers (+2000)
San Francisco missed the playoffs for the first time since 2020, finishing the year at just 6-11. A myriad of injuries had an impact, but there are also some areas of concern, including the aging of key stars. The 49ers have made the NFC title game in 4 of the last 6 seasons, but may start to move towards a rebuild.
#12 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+2800)
#13 – Cincinnati Bengals (+2100)
#14 – Los Angeles Rams (+1700)

Tier 4 – On the Cusp

#15 – Miami Dolphins (+8000)
#16 – Dallas Cowboys (+4700)
The Cowboys had a rough season last year and find themselves in limbo. They have too much talent to tank and rebuild, but their roster is not as complete as other contenders, two of which are inside their division. This is a key year for the future of Dallas, Dak Prescott, and new coach Brian Schottenheimer.
#17 – Denver Broncos (+2800)
Denver managed to completely turn things around last season after a rough 2023. That was due in part to rookie QB Bo Nix, who performed well beyond expectations. Nix will now be tasked with proving that his ceiling can continue to be raised. The Broncos could be as bad as 5-12 or as good as 12-5 this season.
#18 – Seattle Seahawks (+5500)

Tier 5 – Rebuilding Up-and-Comers

#19 – Pittsburgh Steelers (+4700)
#20 – Atlanta Falcons (+6000)
Atlanta is once again a tough team to peg down this season. 2024 1st-round pick Michael Penix Jr. is expected to be the starting QB, which puts a large chunk of their success on his shoulders. If Penix plays well, he’s surrounded by more than enough talent to lead the Falcons out of a shaky NFC South division.
#21 – Arizona Cardinals (+4700)
#22 – Indianapolis Colts (+8000)
#23 – Chicago Bears (+4400)

Chicago’s success rides on the shoulders of Caleb Williams. After letting Jayden Daniels take the spotlight in his rookie year, Williams is certain to have taken a major step forward this offseason. The Bears still need a lot of help, particularly on defense, to be a title contender, but they’re moving in the right direction.

Tier 6 – Out of Contention

#24 – Jacksonville Jaguars (+7000)
#25 – New Orleans Saints (+40000)

The Saints have the worst QB room in the league, with 25-year-old rookie Tyler Shough expected to earn the starting role over Spencer Rattler. This results in the longest Super Bowl odds of all 32 teams. That being said, New Orleans is a very competent organization. Don’t be surprised to see them win 7-8 games.
#26 – New England Patriots (+7000)
#27 – Tennessee Titans (+21000)

Tier 7 – Needs Significant Change

#28 – New York Jets (+20000)
The Jets have moved on from the unmitigated disaster that was Aaron Rodgers. That alone puts them at the top of this tier as they creep towards ending their league-leading playoff drought. Rodgers was the weakest link on a team with good pieces, but losing Saleh sets them back. It’s a long road for the Jets.
#29 – Las Vegas Raiders (+10000)
#30 – New York Giants (+24000)
#31 – Carolina Panthers (+11000)
#32 – Cleveland Browns (+40000)

Cleveland is once again the laughingstock of the NFL. 5th-round pick Shedeur Sanders offers excitement for the future, but not enough to forgot the disastrous Deshaun Watson era. The Browns also have some cap issues, despite ranking near the bottom of the league. They may not go 0-17, but it’ll be a long year.

Keith McCarthy
Keith McCarthy

Senior Editor

Keith combines years of sports knowledge with statistical analysis, the eye test, and intuition to accurately predict outcomes across NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB, helping bettors achieve consistent wins.

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