1. 
Seattle Seahawks (14–3)
Seattle ruled the roost in the NFC this season. The road to the Super Bowl goes through one of the toughest environments in the NFL. When it comes to sheer crowd noise and atmosphere, few places compare to Seattle.
2. 
New England Patriots (14–3)
While the Patriots didn’t win the AFC, they were arguably the best team in the conference this season. All eyes are on second-year quarterback Drake Maye. The soon-to-be MVP now leads New England into the postseason, opening against the Chargers. It will not be an easy game in Foxborough.
3. 
Jacksonville Jaguars (13–4)
Boy, was I wrong about this team. Not only are the Jaguars one of the best teams in the NFL, but they are firmly in Super Bowl-or-bust territory heading into the postseason.C.
4. 
Denver Broncos (14–3)
Denver came out of the gate with some bad luck, but once the season settled, the Broncos took off. The kings of the fourth-quarter comeback proved they have the grit to beat anyone. With the No. 1 seed, Denver could very well be back in the Super Bowl.
5. 
Buffalo Bills (12–5)
Buffalo faces a tough postseason path, opening against Jacksonville in the Wild Card round and likely heading to Denver in the Divisional round unless the Chargers upset New England. The Bills may be the most talented team in football, but some funky losses—like the blowout against Miami—held them back. When Buffalo is on, this team is clearly the best in the league. Superman Josh Allen continues to be the best player on the field week in and week out.
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Los Angeles Rams (12–5)
Much like Buffalo, the Rams have the potential to be the best team in the NFC. However, inconsistent losses stalled their momentum at times throughout the season.
7. 
Philadelphia Eagles (11–6)
The defending champions experienced a midseason free fall, but make no mistake—Philadelphia has been here before. The Eagles thrive as the underdog, and the doubt only seems to fuel them.
8. 
Houston Texans (12–5)
A 12–5 team with one of the best defenses in the NFL that somehow feels overlooked. The Texans are my dark horse to win the Super Bowl.
9. 
San Francisco 49ers (12–5)
A brutal home loss ended the season, but the question remains: can the 49ers fight through the injuries and make another Super Bowl run? This would be their third appearance in six years.
10. 
Chicago Bears (11–6)
The Bears have a real chance to win their first playoff game in 15 years.
11. 
Los Angeles Chargers (11–6)
The Chargers started hot and looked destined to be one of the top teams in the AFC. They made the playoffs, but injuries and health could be a major factor as they face the Patriots on Sunday night.
12. 
Green Bay Packers (9-7–1)
Green Bay was once near the top of the NFL before injuries derailed the season. Losing elite players—especially Micah Parsons—was a massive blow. The Packers now have a chance for revenge against longtime rivals Chicago on Saturday night.
13. 
Pittsburgh Steelers (9–7)
What a wild Sunday night game against Baltimore. Pittsburgh is battle-tested and heading into the playoffs.
14. 
Minnesota Vikings (9–8)
The best team to miss the playoffs. Minnesota figured things out, but it was just a little too late. Excited to see what’s next in 2026.
15. 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8–9)
Tampa Bay did this to themselves. Brutal losses down the stretch doomed the season. Even with a win against Carolina, their fate rested with New Orleans—and the Saints let them down.
16. 
Detroit Lions (9–8)
The Lions finished on a positive note, but overall it was a disappointing season.
17. 
Carolina Panthers (8–8)
Carolina made the playoffs, but very few are picking them to knock off the Rams.
18. 
Atlanta Falcons (8–9)
The Falcons finished 8–9, but it wasn’t enough to save head coach Raheem Morris. A rebuild may be coming this offseason.
19. 
Baltimore Ravens (9-8)
After a brutal start, Baltimore surged midseason and gave themselves a chance. However, the weather in Pittsburgh played a role, and Tyler Loop’s missed kick kept the Ravens out of the playoffs.
20. 
New Orleans Saints (6–11)
Like the Vikings, the Saints have a brighter future than their record suggests.
21. 
Dallas Cowboys (7–9–1)
A tough first year for head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Every offseason it feels like things should turn around in Dallas, but this team feels stale.
22. 
Indianapolis Colts (8–9)
The Colts started hot before unraveling. Daniel Jones’ play declined before his injury, and even bringing back Philip Rivers couldn’t stop the slide.
23. 
Miami Dolphins (7–10)
Mike McDaniel’s firing feels imminent and could happen at any moment.
24. 
Cleveland Browns (5–12)
Cleveland finished strong, winning their final two games. The defense was outstanding, and Myles Garrett set the single-season sack record. Kevin Stefanski is no longer the head coach, and Andrew Berry’s time as GM appears to be over.
25. 
Cincinnati Bengals (6–11)
Losing Joe Burrow early completely derailed the season.oach?
26. 
Washington Commanders (5–12)
Injuries devastated this team.
27. 
Kansas City Chiefs (6–11)
Things weren’t good even when Patrick Mahomes was healthy. This simply wasn’t Kansas City’s year.
28. 
New York Giants (4–13)
The Giants ended the season on a positive note. Improving the talent around rookie QB Jaxon Dart is a must. Cam Skattebo could be a major piece again next season.
29. 
Arizona Cardinals (3–13)
A massive offseason question looms: if it’s not Kyler Murray, who will be the Cardinals’ quarterback in 2026?
30. 
Tennessee Titans (3–14)
There were glimpses of potential, but this team still needs time to develop. A leap next season feels unlikely.
31. 
New York Jets (3–14)
The Jets unloaded star players midseason, clearly committing to a full rebuild.
32. 
Las Vegas Raiders (3–14)
The Raiders are officially on the clock with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.