The 2024-25 NFL season was a rollercoaster of emotions, featuring shocking upsets, underdog triumphs, and, of course, the Philadelphia Eagles hoisting the Lombardi Trophy when it was all said and done.
But how did the rest of the league fare? Let’s break it down from worst to best.
32. Tennessee Titans
It was a rough one in Nashville. The Titans never really got going, and their offense was about as threatening as a soggy biscuit. Better luck next year, Titans fans.
31. New York Jets
The Jets went into this season thinking they could make a playoff run and then proceeded to have one of the most dysfunctional seasons of all time. They fired almost every person they could and even realized they’re going to have to move on from Aaron Rodgers. Tough stuff.
30. Jacksonville Jaguars
Trevor Lawrence still has potential, but the Jags took a big step back this year. Maybe 2025 is the real year of the Jaguar.
29. Arizona Cardinals
Kyler Murray was decent, but the Cardinals still found new and creative ways to lose. The season wasn’t a total bust, but it wasn’t great either.
28. Carolina Panthers
Bryce Young improved, but the team around him? Not so much. Carolina fans, at least you have the weather!
27. New York Giants
What the heck is going on in New York. Sure, the Giants didn’t have the expectations that the Jets had, but the season was bad. Good thing they got rid of their coach and GM! Oh wait.
26. Las Vegas Raiders
Another year, another coaching change, another season of ‘what ifs.’ Maybe next year they’ll roll a lucky seven instead of snake eyes.
25. New England Patriots
The post-Belichick era isn’t off to the best start. Turns out, life without the best quarterback of all time is hard. Who knew?
24. Chicago Bears
Chicago snagged Caleb Williams with the number one overall pick, but the team looked pretty bad for a majority of the season. Now that they’ve made a change at head coach, maybe 2025 will be their year.
23. San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers went into the 2024 season with optimism, but a slew of injuries sent their playoff dreams down the drain.
22. Indianapolis Colts
Anthony Richardson continues to show promise, but there seems to be a lack of consistency in Indianapolis right now. There’s hope, but also a lot of question marks.
21. Atlanta Falcons
A season filled with “if only” moments. If only they had stable QB play. If only they could close out games. If only their mascot could suit up.
20. New Orleans Saints
The season started out fairly well and then, well, things got messy. The Saints fired their head coach and had to play without quarterback Derek Carr for stretches of time, so it’s no surprise they struggled.
19. Miami Dolphins
They started OK but cooled off faster than a snow cone in July. Tua had moments, but they still couldn’t get over the hump.
18. Cleveland Browns
The defense was solid. The offense was… not. Another year, another “what could have been” for the Dawg Pound.
17. Seattle Seahawks
Geno Smith still wrote back a little, but this team was scrappy and dangerous all year long.
16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Baker Mayfield continues to prove he’s a solid quarterback, but the Bucs are still just an average team. They made the playoffs, and showed flashes of competence, but it just hasn’t been enough to go on a run.
15. Cincinnati Bengals
What could’ve been for the Bengals. Despite Joe Burrow having an MVP-like season, Cincinnati still failed to make the playoffs. They need to figure out how to win close games more often.
14. Dallas Cowboys
Another disastrous season for the Cowboys. Dak Prescott just can’t seem to stay healthy long enough to get this team on a roll. Maybe the head coaching change will make the difference in 2025.
13. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers looked like a team who could make a Super Bowl run towards the mid-point of the season, and then everything turned to you know what. In fact, their losing streak was so bad it had fans questioning Mike Tomlin’s coaching.
12. Los Angeles Chargers
Justin Herbert was solid throughout the regular season, but the Chargers kept finding ways to Charger their way out of success. Their playoffs collapse was also pretty terrible.
11. Green Bay Packers
Jordan Love proved he belongs in the league, and the Packers had a solid season, but they just can’t seem to get over the hump.
10. Los Angeles Rams
Stafford and McVay kept the Rams relevant, but the magic of 2021 was missing. Puka Nacua still had more catches than I have good ideas.
9. Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings kept things interesting as always. Despite losing their rookie quarterback before the season even begin, the Vikings managed to pull out some incredible performances from journeyman QB Sam Darnold.
8. Houston Texans
Despite not having as good of a sophomore season as he did a rookie season, CJ Stroud is still a solid quarterback. Houston had a good season, but big injuries kept them from making a serious run.
7. Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos were the surprise of the season. Not only have they found their franchise quarterback for the future in Bo Nix, but the team is finally putting strong performances together.
6. Detroit Lions
Dan Campbell’s Lions played with heart and bite, but their divisional round performance against the Washington Commanders was a tough pill to swallow. While they had a very strong season, Detroit fans will probably only remember the end.
5. Washington Commanders
Jayden Daniels is the real deal. The Commanders not only made it back to the playoffs this season, but they made it all the way to the NFC Championship game. This is a team that looks poised for success in 2025.
4. Baltimore Ravens
Lamar Jackson was unstoppable, the defense was elite, but somehow they still missed the big game. Still, a fantastic season.
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3. Buffalo Bills
Josh Allen and the Bills Mafia did their thing, but once again, heartbreak was waiting at the finish line. How many more times will they have to lose to Kansas City in the playoffs? Who knows.
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2. Kansas City Chiefs
Mahomes did Mahomes things and the Chiefs made it back to their third Super Bowl in a row, but this time, they fell just short. However, it was still an unbelievable season.
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1. Philadelphia Eagles
Fly, Eagles, Fly! Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and company finally got it done, bringing another Lombardi Trophy back to Philly. The City of Brotherly Love will be celebrating this one for a long time.
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