With the 2025 NFL common season within the books, it’s time for an extremely significant and critical train: NFL Power Rankings! What differentiates these rankings from all of the others is that they’re THE solely actually correct ones in the whole universe. Hard to imagine, I do know. Let’s check out how all 32 groups stack up forward of the 2026 NFL playoffs.
BLG’S FINAL NFL POWER RANKINGS
1 – Los Angeles Rams (Last Week: 1) – The Rams have the second-best Super Bowl odds at +430, barely behind the Seahawks at +390. Los Angeles doesn’t get pleasure from a first-round bye however they do get to play the Panthers as 10.5-point favorites on the street. With Davante Adams set to return, this staff goes to place their late season struggles behind them and be an actual downside within the playoffs. At the very least, they’re going to be in each sport till the ultimate play … as was the case for the whole season.
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2 – Seattle Seahawks (LW: 2) – As the No. 1 seed within the NFC playoff image, the Seahawks have the benefit of routinely advancing to the Divisional Round. They might be powerful to beat in Seattle. But Sam Darnold nonetheless has to show he can win within the postseason. He may not even have to play that nicely given the energy of his protection.
3 – New England Patriots (LW: 3) – Drake Maye is de facto good however betting in opposition to quarterbacks with a scarcity of playoff expertise is often the proper one to make. Also price stating that this Pats staff performed the best schedule within the league by far this season. The playoffs are a distinct animal. Maye may elevate this staff to a title run but it surely gained’t be stunning in the event that they win one sport after which get eradicated within the second spherical.
4 – Denver Broncos (LW: 5) – The Broncos’ one-score sport luck may catch as much as them within the playoffs however they’re going to get pleasure from further relaxation and residential discipline benefit. Sean Payton is the sturdy favourite to outcoach the opposite head coach in most matchups.
5 – Houston Texans (LW: 6) – Houston is coming into the playoffs with the NFL’s longest profitable streak. The mixture of C.J. Stroud and their protection goes to present them an opportunity to make some noise within the AFC playoff image.
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6 – Jacksonville Jaguars (LW: 7) – The Jags have proved their doubters unsuitable all yr lengthy. Maybe they’ll simply preserve it going within the postseason. If they succesfully knock off Josh Allen within the first spherical, it’s positively extensive open for them.
7 – San Francisco 49ers (LW: 4) – The Niners had the look of a staff that had their soul stolen in a house loss to the Seahawks with the No. 1 seed on the road. This staff is simply so banged up and it’s honest to marvel in the event that they’re mentally defeated by this level. Then once more, perhaps it was only one unhealthy loss and the offense that was on fireplace previous to Week 18 will rebound within the playoffs.
8 – Chicago Bears (LW: 8) – In the large image, the Bears are taking part in with home cash at this level. But it was bizarre to see them not give a stronger effort to safe the No. 2 seed on their very own phrases. There’s disappointment potential right here since they overachieved within the common season. That being mentioned, the Chicago crowd at Soldier Field ought to give this staff an edge.
9 – Philadelphia Eagles (LW: 9) – Can the Eagles “flip the switch” on offense within the playoffs? It’s solely doable that Jalen Hurts will play his greatest soccer in January and February; we’ve seen it earlier than. But within the final two quarters we noticed from this beginning offense, they managed to attain zero factors and achieve simply 16 yards on 18 performs. I’m reluctant to imagine they’ll massively profit from resting in Week 18 once they scored simply two complete touchdowns within the two video games popping out of their precise bye earlier this season. At this time limit, it feels prefer it’s on Vic Fangio’s protection to dominate and hope the offense can in some way muster simply sufficient to win within the playoffs.
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10 – Buffalo Bills (LW: 10) – No Patrick Mahomes, no Lamar Jackson, no Joe Burrow. The Bills aren’t the very best staff within the AFC however they’ve the very best quarterback of their confidence (accounting for the worth of playoff expertise).
11 – Los Angeles Chargers (LW: 11) – The Bolts rested their starters in Week 18 however I don’t understand how a lot of a distinction that’s going to make whereas going up in opposition to the Pats within the first spherical. Probably one-and-done.
12 – Pittsburgh Steelers (LW: 13) – The Steelers are lucky to be within the playoffs however, hey, betting in opposition to Mike Tomlin as a house underdog is a harmful factor. And they’re underdogs once more within the first spherical.
13 – Baltimore Ravens (LW: 12) – Baltimore simply barely missed out on profitable the AFC North and now John Harbaugh is gone. We’ll see if a brand new head coach can lastly assist Lamar Jackson recover from the hump.
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14 – Green Bay Packers (LW: 14) – The No. 7 seed Packers are literally favored in Chicago, which is fascinating since they’re driving a five-game dropping streak coming into the playoffs. There’s some buzz that Matt LaFleur might be changed if the Pack are eradicated within the first spherical.
15 – Minnesota Vikings (LW: 15) – The Vikings completed the season on a five-game profitable streak. I assume it’s an excellent signal for Kevin O’Connell that his staff didn’t give up on him however I’m unsure how a lot it actually means for 2026.
16 – Detroit Lions (LW: 16) – In true Dan Campbell trend, the Lions put up an excellent battle in Week 18 regardless of having nothing to play for. Detroit obtained unfortunate in 2025. They’ll bounce again to some extent in 2026.
17 – Atlanta Falcons (LW: 19) – Raheem Morris is gone after a false optimistic finish of season stretch with a quarterback who in all probability gained’t be again in 2026?
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18 – Carolina Panthers (LW: 17) – The Panthers blew an opportunity to clinch their division by dropping to the Bucs … after which gained it anyway because of the Falcons’ win over the Saints within the proxy NFC South championship sport. Yes, this staff beforehand beat the Rams, however c’mon. This is the worst staff within the playoffs. Only 9 groups had a worse level differential this season.
19 – Dallas Cowboys (LW: 18) – Shame that the Cowboys didn’t win to go 8-8-1. That would’ve been humorous. Instead, that they had a dropping report in a season the place the offense largely cooked however the protection was such an epic catastrophe. Firing Matt Eberflus was clearly the proper name however hiring a brand new defensive coordinator alone gained’t repair the protection. They want to enhance their personnel as nicely.
20 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (LW: 23) – The Bucs solely have themselves accountable for being ready to wish a Saints win, which didn’t occur, to make the playoffs. Too little, too late.
21 – New Orleans Saints (LW: 20) – The Saints confirmed some promise down the stretch after a fairly tough begin to the 2025 season. Will be fascinating to see if Kellen Moore’s group could make a leap subsequent yr. It’s not like their division may be very prohibitive.
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22 – Cleveland Browns (LW: 24) – Nice to see Myles Garrett take the sack report away from Michael Strahan. It was such a joke to see Brett Favre go down and provides Strahan that report. Anyway, the Browns want a brand new head coach. Not certain that it was positively the proper name to maneuver on from Kevin Stefanski.
23 – Cincinnati Bengals (LW: 21) – Joe Burrow ought to attempt to power his method out of Cincy.
24 – Miami Dolphins (LW: 22) – Mike McDaniel getting fired as soon as regarded like an inevitability however he’ll presumably be again for 2026. With a brand new normal supervisor and a brand new quarterback.
25 – Indianapolis Colts (LW: 25) – Tough to finish the season on a seven-game dropping streak after beginning out 8-2. Even worse, they lack a transparent reply at quarterback.
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26 – Washington Commanders (LW: 28) – Washington’s magical 2024 season already feels prefer it was endlessly in the past. The Commanders shall be hiring two new coordinators, which could be a very large problem whereas being in win-now mode (see: 2023 Eagles, 2025 Lions). The Commanders additionally lack ample draft belongings to assist this previous ass roster get youthful. Things may not get a lot better for them in 2026.
27 – Kansas City Chiefs (LW: 26) – Brett Veach must have a powerful offseason to assist the Chiefs get again on prime.
28 – New York Jets (LW: 27) – The final time the Jets had been No. 2 and drafted a quarterback, they picked Zach Wilson. They ought to in all probability attempt to get somebody higher this time round.
29 – New York Giants (LW: 31) – Keeping Joe Schoen is an insane decision. The Giants would possibly truly rent an excellent head coach however the group shouldn’t be seeking to pair that particular person with a determined GM who has to make win-now strikes versus occupied with the Giants’ long-term outlook.
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30 – Tennessee Titans (LW: 29) – Interested to see which head coach the Titans pair with Cam Ward. I’ll really feel fairly unhealthy for him if it’s Jason Garrett.
31 – Las Vegas Raiders (LW: 32) – The smartest factor the Raiders have performed in a very long time is tank to get the No. 1 total decide within the 2026 NFL Draft.
32 – Arizona Cardinals (LW: 30) – Who may’ve guessed Jonathan Gannon is a fraud?