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NFL Power Rankings 2025: Eagles at No. 1

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My current NFL Power Rankings for the 2025 NFL season. Eagles at No. 1 in these initial power rankings.

I’m going to use these rankings as the order for my 2026 NFL Mock Draft during the early stages of the 2025 season. Follow @walterfootball.

NFL Power Rankings updated Feb. 13, 2025




    Group A:

  1. Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) – Previously: 1.
    Can you believe that some idiots called out the Eagles for drafting Jalen Hurts five years ago? Morons! Hurts misfired just five times in the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, the defense had one of the most dominant performances in Super Bowl history. The Chiefs did not cross midfield until there were two minutes remaining in the third quarter. Kansas City had just six points before garbage time.

    The Eagles are the best team in the NFL, but there are some question marks heading into the season. How will they handle all of the free agents on the talented defensive line? Will they be able to replace the departed Kellen Moore? Can they avoid complacency that often hurts Super Bowl champions?

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  2. Kansas City Chiefs NFL Power Rankings Kansas City Chiefs (15-2) – Previously: 3.
    The talent disparity between the Eagles and the Chiefs made it too big to rig. Kansas City was able to squeak by bad and mediocre teams all year, but that wasn’t possible against a vastly superior opponent. The Chiefs will need to bolster their abysmal offensive line this offseason. Receiver and tight end (if Travis Kelce retires) must also be addressed, but the blocking must be improved before anything else.

  3. Washington Redskins Washington Redskins (12-5) – Previously: 11.
    The Redskins have the best chance of making the biggest leap in 2026, which is crazy to think about because they were 12-5 last year. Jayden Daniels will have experience for a change, but more importantly, Washington has the third-most cap space in the NFL. The front office will be able to trade for Myles Garrett and sign players like Tee Higgins and Ronnie Stanley. This could be a terrifying team in 2025, which is why I bet them to win the Super Bowl per my Super Bowl LX Betting Futures page.

  4. Detroit Lions NFL Power Rankings Detroit Lions (15-2) – Previously: 4.
    The Lions were No. 1 in these power rankings for most of the 2024 NFL season, but I moved them out of the top spot once Aidan Hutchinson and some other defenders suffered injuries. And then, things only got even worse because players continued to drop like flies. If the Lions can remain healthy, they should be considered one of the top Super Bowl LX contenders.

  5. Buffalo Bills Buffalo Bills (13-4) – Previously: 2.
    The Bills outgained the Chiefs in the AFC Championship, but had to fight off the officials in addition to Patrick Mahomes. Despite the 14 free points the refs gave to Kansas City, Buffalo had a chance to win at the very end, but Dalton Kincaid dropped a pass on fourth down.

    Buffalo enters the 2025 offseason being $14 million over the cap, so the team isn’t exactly in a great position to make significant additions despite having a desperate need for a No. 1 receiver.


    6. Group B:

  6. Baltimore Ravens Baltimore Ravens (12-5) – Previously: 5.
    If you take out the Steelers, the Ravens were just 1-2 versus Group A and Group B teams in the second half of the 2024 season. I’m sure excuses will be made for the Ravens because they turned the ball over three times, but they’ve had a number of games last year where they’ve self-destructed with mistakes. The Ravens will continue to be one of the better teams in the AFC next year, but you have to wonder if Derrick Henry will finally begin to wear down at the age of 31.

  7. San Francisco 49ers San Francisco 49ers (6-11) – Previously: 19.
    The 49ers’ 2024 campaign began with Christian McCaffrey’s troublesome calf and ended with Ricky Pearsall being the only receiver on the field with Joshua Dobbs throwing the ball to him. However, there’s so much reason for optimism. The team is likely to be much healthier next year. The 49ers also have an insanely easy schedule. And on top of that, San Francisco has the seventh-most cap space in the NFL.

  8. Los Angeles Rams Los Angeles Rams (10-7) – Previously: 6.
    Of all the teams the Eagles battled in the playoffs, the Rams came closest to beating them. Of course, Jalen Hurts suffered an injury in that game, but the Rams were also playing in the snow. If they can rack up wins and claim home-field advantage, they’ll be a tough out next January.

  9. Minnesota Vikings Minnesota Vikings (14-3) – Previously: 9.
    The Vikings are going to be undervalued heading into 2025 if their 40/1 Super Bowl odds are any indication. J.J. McCarthy is an unknown, but he was Kevin O’Connell’s handpicked quarterback. They’ll also be getting Christian Darrisaw back from injury. And if that’s not enough of a bullish case, Minnesota has the seventh-most cap space in the NFL.

  10. Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers (11-6) – Previously: 8.
    The Packers looked so great at times during the 2024 season, but sloppy mistakes and injuries crushed them late in the year. “No Cookie” Jordan Love runs very hot and cold, but perhaps the way to fix that is to follow Josh Jacobs’ advice and obtain a No. 1 receiver for him. The Packers have $42 million in cap space to do it.

  11. Houston Texans Houston Texans (10-7) – Previously: 7.
    The Texans looked broken in the second half of the regular season. However, they dominated the Chargers and then outgained the Chiefs by 140 yards. Had the officials not given Kansas City 10 free points, the Texans may have been playing in the AFC Championship. Instead, they move into Year 3 of C.J. Stroud’s career, which will require them to find wide receivers because Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell are coming off massive injuries. Unfortunately for the Texans, they are slightly over the cap right now.

  12. Los Angeles Chargers San Angeles Chargers (11-6) – Previously: 10.
    The Chargers dominated the bad teams they played last year, owning a 8-0 straight up and ATS record against Group D and Group F teams. They need to improve their receiving corps to be able to score at all against the best defenses in the NFL. They have the fifth-most cap space in the league to make some big improvements.

  13. Seattle Seahawks Seattle Seahawks (10-7) – Previously: 12.
    The Seahawks played three Group A teams last year – the upper echelon of the NFL – and lost by double digits in all three contests. They were also 0-3 versus Group B, though they almost beat the Rams in their sole real meeting. They were 10-1 in their games against mediocre or bad teams. They’re currently $13 million over the cap, so it’ll be difficult for them to make big improvements.


    14. Group C:

  14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-7) – Previously: 13.
    The Buccaneers suffered a huge loss with Liam Coen departing. I thought Dave Canales would be missed, but Coen did an excellent job in his place. Can Tampa Bay strike gold with another offensive coordinator? If not, there will be some major regression.

  15. Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) – Previously: 15.
    It’s unclear what the Steelers will do at quarterback this offseason. Both Russell Wilson and Justin Fields are impending free agents, and neither is the answer anyway. The Steelers are difficult to rank because of this uncertainty.

  16. Cincinnati Bengals Cincinnati Bengals (9-8) – Previously: 14.
    The Bengals seem to be a popular Super Bowl LX sleeper pick, but I wouldn’t be as bullish on them. I just don’t trust the ownership to spend the money necessary to make the needed improvements on defense. Plus, Tee Higgins could be gone.

  17. Denver Broncos Denver Broncos (10-7) – Previously: 16.
    I’ve put all the NFL teams into groups, ranging from A to F. Group A is comprised of the elite teams, while Group F is the worst. Not counting Week 18, Six of Denver’s nine wins came against Group D and Group F. Their other three victories were very fluky or have occurred in weird circumstances. They finished 0-6 straight up, 1-5 against the spread versus teams above Group C. On the bright side, Denver has $34 million in cap space, which ranks around the middle of the NFL.

  18. Atlanta Falcons Atlanta Falcons (8-9) – Previously: 17.
    The Falcons had what seemed like an insurmountable lead in the division when they swept the Buccaneers, but they ended up missing the playoffs. Their huge mistake was not turning to Michael Penix Jr. earlier when it was apparent that Kirk Cousins had nothing remaining in the tank. Penix looked good late last year, albeit in limited action. What’s not good, however, is that Atlanta is currently $11 million over the cap.

  19. Miami Dolphins Miami Dolphins (8-9) – Previously: 18.
    It didn’t matter because the Broncos won in Week 18, but the Dolphins had to be very disappointed not to have Tua Tagovailoa once again to close out the season. He’s the most unreliable quarterback in the NFL.

  20. Jacksonville Jaguars Jacksonville Jaguars (4-13) – Previously: 28.
    The Jaguars ruined a chance to secure the No. 1 pick with a win over the Titans. That’s the bad news. The good news is that they snagged Liam Coen from the Buccaneers to be their head coach. Coen is an offensive mastermind who should be able to get Trevor Lawrence to play to the best of his ability.

  21. Arizona Cardinals Arizona Cardinals (8-9) – Previously: 20.
    Kyler Murray finally made it through a whole season without getting injured. Arizona, however, didn’t have much to show for it. The team didn’t even have a winning record. Most of the blame lies with the defense, which couldn’t stop anyone for most of the year.

  22. Dallas Cowboys Dallas Cowboys (7-10) – Previously: 23.
    I thought that Dallas’ win over the Buccaneers would convince Jerry Jones to keep Mike McCarthy, but that didn’t happen. Jones finally fired McCarthy, but he brought in an even worse coach in Brian Schottenheimer. Jones has lost his marbles.

  23. Chicago Bears Chicago Bears (5-12) – Previously: 25.
    If you reverse the Hail Mary, the blocked field goal, the result in overtime versus Minnesota, and the dumb sequence by Matt Eberflus on Thanksgiving, the Bears would have finished 9-8. They enter the offseason with a much better coach and the sixth-most cap space in the NFL. Chicago needs to make multiple upgrades to its offensive and defensive lines, but the team has the money to do it.

  24. Indianapolis Colts Indianapolis Colts (8-9) – Previously: 21.
    The Colts won a meaningless game at the end to improve to 8-9, but the damage was already done. Losing as they did to the Broncos and Giants ruined a legitimate chance they had of making the playoffs. Now, the question is what do they do with Anthony Richardson? The third-year pro was far worse last season than he was in his few rookie starts. There are concerns with his work ethic, so the Colts could bottom out in 2025.


    25. Group D:

  25. New Orleans Saints New Orleans Saints (5-12) – Previously: 29.
    Kellen Moore has his work cut out for him. Not only do the Saints have one of the oldest defenses in the NFL; they are $54 million over the cap! I don’t know how the Saints can get out of this mess without bottoming out completely.

  26. New York Jets New York Jets (5-12) – Previously: 22.
    The Jets were 5-12 last year, and now Aaron Rodgers will be gone. Tyrod Taylor is the early favorite to start next year. This may seem like the Jets are doomed for two or three victories, but remember that Aaron Glenn will be around to coach up the defense. The Jets went 7-10 with Zach Wilson in 2023, so that sort of a record could be possible in 2025.

  27. Carolina Panthers Carolina Panthers (5-12) – Previously: 24.
    The Panthers played much better in the second half of the season. However, they’ve been dismantled by the two teams that were focused against them. It didn’t help, however, that the Panthers were missing several players and were dealing with the flu in their second meeting against the Buccaneers. Their Week 18 win allowed them to climb out of last place in the division, thanks to tie-breakers. The Panthers need to bolster their anemic defense, while Bryce Young must build on his second half.

  28. New England Patriots New England Patriots (4-13) – Previously: 26.
    The good news for the Patriots is that they have a young quarterback with tons of upside and the most cap space in the NFL. The downside is that the Patriots have so many holes across their roster. They have needs at almost every position, so it’s going to be almost impossible to address everything this spring despite all the cap room.


    29. Group F:

  29. Las Vegas Raiders Las Vegas Raiders (4-13) – Previously: 27.
    The Raiders wanted Michael Penix Jr. last year, but got screwed over by the Falcons. They probably wanted Shedeur Sanders this year, but got screwed over by their own incompetence to avoid two victories. It’s unclear what they’re going to do at quarterback this offseason, but it’s at least comforting that Tom Brady is calling the shots now.

  30. New York Giants New York Giants (3-14) – Previously: 30.
    The Giants are currently out of position to land a quarterback, but it would take just one of the Titans or Browns to pass on the top two players at the position. If the Giants can land a potential franchise signal-caller, they’ll have $43 million in cap space to build around that player.

  31. Tennessee Titans Tennessee Titans (3-14) – Previously: 31.
    The Titans have the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, but there’s some speculation that they could sign Aaron Rodgers and eschew a quarterback in favor of Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter. Rodgers “led” the Jets to five wins last year, so I’m not sure that’s the best strategy.

  32. Cleveland Browns Cleveland Browns (3-14) – Previously: 32.
    Thanks to the Deshaun Watson contract, the Browns are $30 million over the cap. They may have to trade Myles Garrett as a result. If that happens, Cleveland will be the favorite to have the worst record in the NFL in 2025.



2025 NFL MVP Projection:

1. Lamar Jackson, QB, Ravens
2. Jayden Daniels, QB, Redskins
3. Josh Allen, QB, Bills
4. Jalen Hurts, QB, Eagles
5. Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs


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