| 1 | Eagles | There won't be a ton of change, very little on offense, which is why they start here at the top. They will have a new offensive coordinator in Kevin Patullo after losing Kellen Moore to the Saints, so that could be an adjustment. | 3 | 14-3-0 |
| 2 | Chiefs | They made a smart move to address left tackle in free agency and then again in the first round of the draft with Josh Simmons. The line is what held them back last year -- as evidenced by the Super Bowl. Getting corner Kristian Fulton will also help, and they had a good draft. | 1 | 15-2-0 |
| 3 | Bills | They've had a good offseason, extending a lot of their own, including Josh Allen, and adding good pieces in free agency in receiver Josh Palmer and edge Joey Bosa. They also had a heck of a draft, getting corner Maxwell Hairston and a bunch of help for the defense. | 1 | 13-4-0 |
| 4 | Lions | They lost both coordinators to head-coaching jobs, which will be challenging. But they still have a deep roster if they can all stay healthy, which they didn't do on defense last year. | 1 | 15-2-0 |
| 5 | Ravens | They brought back left tackle Ronnie Stanley as their free-agent move of choice, which was the right thing to do. They are young and talented and have Lamar Jackson. They will be back in the Super Bowl mix again. The draft was good as usual. | -- | 12-5-0 |
| 6 | Commanders | They made a big move to trade for left tackle Laremy Tunsil, which will upgrade their line, and then used their first-round pick on tackle Josh Conerly Jr.. They needed to get better in front of Jayden Daniels -- and they have. | 1 | 12-5-0 |
| 7 | Packers | They went into the offseason with questions at corner, receiver and offensive line. They paid Aaron Banks big money to be a left guard, but was that wise? They did add Nate Hobbs to the corner group. Getting receivers Matthew Golden and Savion Williams in the draft was big. | 1 | 11-6-0 |
| 8 | Rams | They brought back Matt Stafford after considering moving him in a trade. Keeping him was the right choice. Adding Davante Adams was a solid move, but they need speed and didn't add a lot of it in the draft. | 1 | 10-7-0 |
| 9 | Buccaneers | They brought back a lot of key players, including Chris Godwin and Lavonte David, and they had a really good draft. This team has talent. They will be the favorite in the division. | 1 | 10-7-0 |
| 10 | Chargers | They were a playoff team last season in Jim Harbaugh's first season as coach, and they've had an outstanding offseason. The draft brought a lot of good players, including running back Omarion Hampton, who should put up big numbers in their offense. | 1 | 11-6-0 |
| 11 | Broncos | They won't be a surprise team in 2025 like they were last year, but they will be a better team. They've made some nice additions in free agency and the draft to continue to build the roster around Bo Nix. | 1 | 10-7-0 |
| 12 | Bengals | They signed receivers Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase to new deals, which were the key moves for the offseason. The offensive and defensive lines got help in free agency and the draft, which they needed. The change in defensive coordinator from Lou Anarumo to Al Golden will also help. | 3 | 9-8-0 |
| 13 | Vikings | They've improved on both the offensive and defensive lines in free agency and the draft. But this season will be all about quarterback J.J. McCarthy in his first year as the team's starter. If he's good, they will be good. | 7 | 14-3-0 |
| 14 | 49ers | They have lost a lot of players, but how many were stars and essential? Not many. They rebuilt the defensive line in the draft, which was a must. They have to stay healthy, but this is a team that still has stars on both sides of the ball. | 9 | 6-11-0 |
| 15 | Texans | They are rebuilding the offensive line, which needed it. But letting left tackle Laremy Tunsil go might be a move they regret. Then again, can the line be much worse than last year? | 1 | 10-7-0 |
| 16 | Falcons | They added edge rusher Leonard Floyd in free agency, then drafted Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. Their pass-rush problems should be behind them. | 1 | 8-9-0 |
| 17 | Bears | They improved both lines in free agency, which will help in a big way. They also added a nice pass catcher in tight end Colston Loveland in the draft. Now it's time for second-year quarterback Caleb Williams to step up and show improvement. | 7 | 5-12-0 |
| 18 | Cowboys | Brian Schottenheimer takes over as head coach, and the good news is he will have Dak Prescott back healthy after last year's injury. The Cowboys still have a lot of talent, but Schottenheimer needs to mesh it all together. | 3 | 7-10-0 |
| 19 | Steelers | As it is now, Mason Rudolph is their starting quarterback. Oh, boy. They better hope Aaron Rodgers wants to play. | 6 | 10-7-0 |
| 20 | Cardinals | They added much-needed help on the defensive line in free agency and the draft, led by edge rusher Josh Sweat and first-round defensive tackle Walter Nolen. That should help the defense make strides in 2025. | 2 | 8-9-0 |
| 21 | Jaguars | New head coach Liam Coen faces one big task: Getting Trevor Lawrence right. Trading up in the draft to get Travis Hunter will prove to be a shrewd move. They added nine guys in free agency, including three offensive linemen, which will pay off, too. | 7 | 4-13-0 |
| 22 | Patriots | New head coach Mike Vrabel and staff added several key free agents on defense, which should improve that side of the ball. The offense got help in the draft. This is all about Drake Maye taking steps forward. | 9 | 4-13-0 |
| 23 | Jets | Signing Justin Fields to play quarterback is a stop-gap move, but one they had to make. New head coach Aaron Glenn will bring toughness to a defense that needed it. | 3 | 5-12-0 |
| 24 | Dolphins | Mike McDaniel has to be heading into a win-or-else season. The Dolphins need Tua Tagovailoa to stay healthy, and the line needs to be better in front of him. They might be the worst team in the division now. | 6 | 8-9-0 |
| 25 | Colts | They will actually have a quarterback competition between Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson. Bet you are excited for that one. That could hold this team back. | 6 | 8-9-0 |
| 26 | Panthers | They made progress late last season with Bryce Young improving. Can they carry that over to this season? They did add some nice pieces in free agency and the draft to help, including first-round receiver Tet McMillan. | 6 | 5-12-0 |
| 27 | Seahawks | They traded Geno Smith and signed Sam Darnold to play quarterback. He's younger, but the question is whether he is better. The offensive line should be better with the addition of first-rounder Grey Zabel. | 11 | 10-7-0 |
| 28 | Raiders | They traded to get Geno Smith to upgrade their quarterback position. It's certainly upgraded, but how much? Head coach Pete Carroll is reunited with his old Seahawks quarterback. First-round running back Ashton Jeanty will be a nice piece for the offense. | 1 | 4-13-0 |
| 29 | Browns | This team is all about the quarterback position. Who starts? Is it Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel, or Shedeur Sanders? Whoever it is, are they good enough? | -- | 3-14-0 |
| 30 | Giants | The Giants have options at quarterback with Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, and first-round pick Jaxson Dart. It has to be better than last year. | -- | 3-14-0 |
| 31 | Saints | New head coach Kellen Moore faces a tough challenge trying to get this team turned around. The cap really limited their ability to change the roster. Who plays quarterback? | 6 | 5-12-0 |
| 32 | Titans | Cam Ward was the first overall pick, and it's his time to be their franchise guy. They upgraded the offensive line in free agency, which will make it easier on him. | |
