1. Philadelphia Eagles
Dominating on both sides of the ball, the Eagles are the NFC East front-runners.
2. Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens’ strong defense and Lamar Jackson-led offense make them a top AFC North contender.
3. Miami Dolphins
Known for their explosive offense, Miami needs consistency as the season progresses.
4. Detroit Lions
Detroit leads the NFC North with a balanced, effective approach.
5. Kansas City Chiefs
Led by Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs are solid but have shown occasional weaknesses.
6. Dallas Cowboys
Dallas remains competitive despite consistency issues, with Dak Prescott keeping them in the NFC East race.
7. Buffalo Bills
Buffalo’s defense is showing cracks, but Josh Allen keeps them in the playoff mix with big plays.
8. San Francisco 49ers
Once a dominant team, San Francisco now struggles with turnovers and defensive lapses.
9. Seattle Seahawks
Seattle’s defense has tightened up recently, placing them at the top of the NFC West.
10. Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Burrow has helped the Bengals rebound after a rough start, making them AFC contenders.
11. Jacksonville Jaguars
Trevor Lawrence has the Jaguars playing well, with a defense that’s keeping them in the AFC South hunt.
12. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers are solid defensively, but offensive struggles could affect their playoff hopes.
13. New York Jets
While the Jets’ defense is strong, offensive inconsistencies keep them as AFC East underdogs.
14. Cleveland Browns
Strong defense, but quarterback struggles continue to be a challenge for Cleveland.
15. Denver Broncos
Although inconsistent, the Broncos have shown improvement and currently sit second in the AFC West.
16. Los Angeles Chargers
Justin Herbert’s play keeps the Chargers competitive despite issues finishing games.
17. New Orleans Saints
Derek Carr’s improved play helps the Saints compete for the NFC South.
18. Minnesota Vikings
After a slow start, Minnesota is rebounding in the NFC North.
19. Arizona Cardinals
With occasional bright moments from Kyler Murray, Arizona struggles for consistency.
20. Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons are leading the NFC South, though quarterback changes have kept things uncertain.
21. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The absence of key players has stalled Tampa’s momentum with tough games coming up.
22. Los Angeles Rams
With stars like Cooper Kupp healthy, the Rams are competitive in the NFC West.
23. Indianapolis Colts
Rookie Anthony Richardson’s injury was a setback, but the Colts remain competitive.
24. New England Patriots
The defense is solid, but offensive struggles limit New England’s competitiveness.
25. Houston Texans
C.J. Stroud has been a bright spot, though Houston’s overall rebuild continues.
26. Chicago Bears
Consistency issues and close-game losses have plagued the Bears’ season.
27. Green Bay Packers
A young offense makes Green Bay unpredictable as they continue rebuilding.
28. Tennessee Titans
Quarterback struggles and a faltering defense have kept Tennessee from contending.
29. Washington Commanders
Defensive and offensive lapses make Washington’s NFC East path difficult.
30. Las Vegas Raiders
A hit-or-miss offense and defensive issues have hindered the Raiders’ momentum.
31. New York Giants
Plagued by injuries and quarterback struggles, the Giants remain low in the NFC East.
32. Carolina Panthers
Despite rookie Bryce Young’s promise, Carolina remains winless in a rebuilding season.