1. Eagles: The rich get richer. And a new dynasty could be emerging.
2. Chiefs: A Super Bowl loss will only make the Chiefs more determined to get another Super Bowl win.
3. Bills: The window is still wide open, but the Chiefs are still blocking full daylight.
4. Ravens: The window is still wide open, but the Bills and Chiefs are still blocking full daylight.
5. Lions: This year, the regular season will be harder. Which could make them better prepared for the playoffs.
6. Commanders: Have they done enough to close the gap with the Eagles?
7. Rams: A favorable schedule could put them in play for the No. 1 seed.
8. Texans: After two straight appearances in the final eight, they opted to make major changes in an effort to go farther.
9. Buccaneers: Arguably the most underrated team in the entire league, they have the talent to compete with anyone.
10. Broncos: Combining a Sean Payton offense with an improved defense could make things very interesting in the AFC West.
11. Packers: With a new CEO taking over, the pressure could slowly be building on the quarterback, the coach, and the General Manager.
12. Vikings: A proven roster with an unproven quarterback could make for a rollercoaster of a season.
13. 49ers: Don't be surprised if they rebound all the way to the NFC Championship, and possibly beyond.
14. Bengals: The front office continues to keep the team from being everything it can be.
15. Chargers: In most other divisions, they'd be the favorites to win it.
16. Steelers: They're going to skew one way, or the other.
17. Bears: The expectations are high again. Can they live up to them?
18. Seahawks: The Geno-for-Darnold swap was a bold one.
19. Cowboys: If they gave out Super Bowls for mismanaging the contracts of key players, they'd have more trophies than anyone.
20. Cardinals: There's a quiet vibe that they might be ready to contend. They'll have to prove it on the field.
21. Patriots: It's not crazy to think they can vault to the playoffs.
22. Jets: Even if Aaron Glenn can pull off a Lions-style culture change, it will take a little time.
23. Falcons: Michael Penix Jr. looked good in limited work last year. What will he do as the full-time starter?
24. Colts: Will the Daniel Jones era be a one-year thing, or a new beginning for him and the Colts?
25. Panthers: It's a huge year for Bryce Young.
26. Titans: Cam Ward could be the guy they need. If so, they'll rocket up this list once the games start.
27. Raiders: They're stuck behind three playoff teams in their division — and each of them look like they're ready to get there again.
28. Jaguars: Can Trevor Lawrence get back to what it once looked like he was becoming?
29. Dolphins: What have they done to get better than they were in 2024?
30. Giants: If the Giants got it right with Jaxson Dart, he should be able to win the Week 1 starting job.
31. Saints: Tyler Shough will need to be the real deal in order to keep them from being in position to have their pick of next year's quarterback crop.
32. Browns: It's almost like they try to come up with new ways to be dysfunctional.
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