The Denver Broncos spent all training camp talking Super Bowl, but they’ll have to leapfrog several other contenders to make that happen. Here’s a look at how all 32 teams stack up ahead of the 2025 season:
1. Philadelphia Eagles
The defending Super Bowl champs get top billing thanks to quarterback Jalen Hurts, running back Saquon Barkley, and a loaded defense.
2. Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens might have the best quarterback in football and the best overall roster. At some point, it’s got to show in the postseason.
3. Buffalo Bills
Josh Allen and company are going to break through and get to a Super Bowl at some point, right? Right?
4. Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes has played in an AFC title game every year he’s started in Kansas City, and it won’t be easy to knock him off that course.
5. Detroit Lions
Can former Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton ably replace Ben Johnson as Jared Goff’s offensive coordinator?
6. Green Bay Packers
The Packers should be formidable on both sides of the ball, but they need Jordan Love to play like one of the NFL’s best QBs.
7. Washington Commanders
Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels made for one of the league’s best stories in 2024. Now, can they back it up?
8. Los Angeles Chargers
Jim Harbaugh’s roster is solid, and the addition of rookie RB Omarion Hampton gives them a back to fully lean into the run game.
9. Denver Broncos
Sean Payton’s team isn’t sneaking up on anybody this year, but the Broncos have perhaps the league’s most talented defense and an ascending QB in Bo Nix.
10. Los Angeles Rams
If quarterback Matthew Stafford stays healthy, this team has the makings of a Super Bowl contender. But that’s a big if.
11. Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings are like the Broncos: Talented, well-coached, maybe a Super Bowl threat, and maybe third place in their own division.
12. Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Burrow’s got his receivers locked up and the offense should be as dangerous as ever, but can the Bengals stop anybody?
13. San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers had brutal injury luck in 2024 and shed big contracts this offseason, but still have the juice to be real players in the NFC.
14. Houston Texans
Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter are one of the most formidable defensive duos in the NFL, and if the offense rebounds, look out.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers went to work this offseason, adding Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, Darius Slay, Juan Thornhill and more. They’ll be fascinating at a minimum.
16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Rookie WR Emeka Egbuka is already drawing rave reviews, and Baker Mayfield’s played like a star quarterback in an eminently winnable division.
17. Dallas Cowboys
If everything goes right for the Cowboys, they’ve got the talent and the quarterback to be in the NFC mix, but when’s the last time that happened?
18. Seattle Seahawks
Year 2 under Mike MacDonald has promise, especially if the defense moves up from finishing tied for 11th in EPA last season.
19. Miami Dolphins
Is Mike McDaniel trending toward the hot seat? If Tua Tagovailoa is healthy and the Dolphins get on a good offensive run, then no. If not…
20. Chicago Bears
The Bears are going to draw a ton of attention with new head coach Ben Johnson pairing with QB Caleb Williams, but is this the year the franchise finally breaks out?
21. Arizona Cardinals
Could Year 2 be the year of Marvin Harrison Jr.? His 885 yards and 8 TDs as a rookie are nothing to sneeze at, but that might be just the start.
22. Las Vegas Raiders
Not many teams have a more exciting pair of young playmakers than TE Brock Bowers and RB Ashton Jeanty, and vibes are good with new HC Pete Carroll.
23. Atlanta Falcons
QB Michael Penix Jr. has RB Bijan Robinson, a good set of weapons, and a chance to show why the Falcons drafted him No. 8 overall in 2024.
24. New England Patriots
The Patriots hired Mike Vrabel to bring stability back to the franchise in the post-Bill Belichick era. How fast can he and QB Drake Maye get it going?
25. New York Jets
Head coach Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey made big decisions but also quieted the building down this offseason. But is Justin Fields really the answer at QB?
26. Jacksonville Jaguars
What has happened to you, Trevor Lawrence? Better make some hay this year with Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter.
27. Indianapolis Colts
The Colts are stuck in QB purgatory unless Anthony Richardson engineers a massive turnaround.
28. New Orleans Saints
Is there a worse offense out there than the Saints? New head coach Kellen Moore has his work cut out for him.
29. New York Giants
The Broncos in Week 7 might be a good over/under for when the Giants kick off coaching search season.
30. Carolina Panthers
Bryce Young’s resurgence in 2024 was great to see. Now, can the Panthers stop anybody?
31. Tennessee Titans
No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward has talent, but like many in his position before, there’s little infrastructure around that would inspire confidence.
32. Cleveland Browns
How many quarterbacks can one franchise churn through in a single season? The Browns might find out before settling on Shedeur Sanders.
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