The 2025-26 NFL season is officially over with the Seattle Seahawks, led by Sam Darnold, winning Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots. I was one of Seattle's bigger skeptics going into the 2025 season with that team taking on so much change, but they did more than just make it work.
Now we enter yet another offseason loaded with intrigue, and 10 teams have already made major changes at the head coach position. NFL free agency is just over the horizon, and we're not even all that far off from the 2026 NFL Draft at this point.
With the offseason hitting the. ground running, we're going to take a look at our first full offseason power rankings now that the Super Bowl is in the rearview.
NFL Power Rankings: Offseason power rankings after Seahawks' Super Bowl win
32. Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals were not technically the last team to hire a head coach this offseason, but only because Klint Kubiak couldn't be hired by the Raiders until after the Super Bowl. This team has ownership issues, a quarterback dilemma on its hands, and a lot of work to do to get this roster to a point where it can actually compete in the loaded NFC West.
31. New York Jets
The Jets have multiple first-round picks to work with in this year's draft (and plenty of draft capital on top of that), but this year's incoming crop of prospects doesn't appear likely to provide them with a long-term solution at quarterback. Unless there is some type of Tyler Shough prospect (maybe Ty Simpson...).
The Jets have more work to do than most, but a floor-raising veteran at QB could at least have this team competitive in 2026.
30. Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons' franchise quarterback is hurt. One of their best weapons (Kyle Pitts) is scheduled to hit free agency. Their Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate (James Pearce Jr.) is in serious off-the-field trouble. Kevin Stefanski has a lot of work ahead of him and the Falcons might take two steps back before taking any forward.
29. Cleveland Browns
While the Cleveland Browns are a complete mess on the offensive side of the ball, their defense is ridiculous. This team has to get it right in the 2026 offseason when it comes to rebuilding the offensive line, overhauling the wide receiver position, and getting someone who can at least operate the offense for Todd Monken consistently.
28. Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins are under new management, which means we're going to see an overhauled quarterback situation in all likelihood. And moving on from Tua Tagovailoa might be just the tip of the iceberg. Tyreek Hill should be gone this offseason, and the Dolphins will be completely rebuilt the way new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and Jeff Hafley envision.
27. Las Vegas Raiders
The offseason is off to a very interesting start for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2026. They landed a big fish in the coaching cycle with Klint Kubiak coming over from Seattle, and they have the #1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but they also have to face the reality that Maxx Crosby might be forcing his way out of town this offseason. And that would cast a dark cloud over anything else they're able to accomplish.
26. Tennessee Titans
You can't help but love the start to the offseason for the Titans. Cam Ward had a solid rookie year with the team and looks like a legit franchise QB. Robert Saleh is a great head coach hire, and bringing in Brian Daboll as his offensive coordinator is another huge win. The Titans also have nearly $100 million in available cap space on top of their prime NFL Draft real estate. Huge upgrades are on the way.
25. New Orleans Saints
The Saints have gone from being in one of the most unenviable positions of any team in the NFL to being in a great situation overall. The development this past year of Tyler Shough was massive for the long-term outlook of this franchise and the Saints now have a chance to vault back to the top of the NFC South rather quickly.
24. New York Giants
The New York Giants got the offseason off to a huge start when they hired John Harbaugh quickly after he was let go by the Baltimore Ravens. Getting Harbaugh in to come and manage this young team is going to be a really fun situation to watch. The Giants have one of the more talented young rosters in the NFL, and if they can get some good luck on the health side of things, they could be a legitimate problem in the NFC East.
23. Carolina Panthers
I feel bad putting the Panthers this low, because it's not reflective of the improvements they made this past season. And I'm not trying to discount that, but I think there are some real concerns about how viable this team's longevity is right now with the inconsistency they showed in 2025. Progression isn't always linear, but the Panthers may only go as far as Bryce Young can take them. Was the 2025 season the ceiling or the new floor?
22. Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings proved over the course of last season that they're extremely well-coached, but the 2025 season was a massive disappointment. And it was mad way worse by the fact that the guy they let walk out the front door -- Sam Darnold -- won a Super Bowl in his first year with the Seattle Seahawks. The decision to go with JJ McCarthy over Darnold could haunt the Vikings for years to come, and the team has already made the decision to fire GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Is Kevin O'Connell on the hot seat now, too?
21. Washington Commanders
This feels extremely high for the Commanders based on how this past season went, but I think it's justified. This is a team that was in the NFC Championship Game just two seasons ago, and injuries derailed their progress more than on-field regression this past season. The Commanders probably overachieved in 2024, but I think we'll see them start creeping back up again in 2026. The biggest question will be how this team responds to a couple of major coordinator changes, especially offensively with David Blough taking over for Kliff Kingsbury.
20. Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are facing a pivotal offseason in 2026. Patrick Mahomes is recovering from a major injury. Travis Kelce is contemplating retirement with free agency looming. The superstars who paved the way for this team to become a dynasty are all getting older. The Chiefs are almost $58 million in the red when it comes to their cap situation. They haven't drafted well. They've got to really lock in this offseason to reload.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers absolutely collapsed in the second half of the 2025 season. Baker Mayfield went from playing like a legitimate MVP candidate to disappearing. The Bucs dealt with maybe more injuries than they could really handle this past season, but you would have to think that Todd Bowles is entering the 2026 campaign firmly on the hot season and a deep run in the playoffs likely a requirement.
18. Indianapolis Colts
The way the 2025 season ended for the Colts was equal parts riveting and disappointing. Of course, the Colts would have loved to have just seen hos things would have gone if Daniel Jones had been able to stay healthy, but getting to see Philip Rivers come out of retirement for a few games -- and actually play well -- was pretty awesome. The Colts enter the 2026 offseason with AFC South title or bust expectations.
17. Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals need to overhaul their defense in 2026 (what else is new?) but there's no denying that this team is a legitimate threat in the AFC if Joe Burrow is healthy. Burrow is not exactly a cheat code, either. He's had a number of significant injury issues and obviously the Bengals have more than just defensive personnel weaknesses right now. The offensive line needs attention, too.
16. Dallas Cowboys
If the Dallas Cowboys could keep their offense together for the 2026 season, they really just need the defense to show a baseline level of competence to be a playoff team again. That is clearly going to be easier said than done. The decision to trade Micah Parsons has put a lot of pressure on Jerry Jones, which is exactly what he wants. The Cowboys won't have much flexibility in free agency, so trades and the NFL Draft will have to provide those upgrades they desperately need on that side of the ball.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers might have made the best hire they possibly could when they brought in Pittsburgh native Mike McCarthy to be the team's fourth head coach in the Super Bowl era. The loss of Mike Tomlin is tough, but McCarthy is a solid head coach whose relationship with Aaron Rodgers could give the Steelers a chance to run it back, and kick the long-term QB need down the road.
14. Houston Texans
It might be an early offseason hot take, or maybe not, but do the Houston Texans have a CJ Stroud problem on their hands? After an absolutely stellar rookie season, it feels like the Texans have been winning in spite of Stroud more than anything else. This Houston team has an elite defense, but the offense has been handcuffing them. They were 23rd in third-down offense this past year, 30th in the red zone, and the long-term future with Stroud is lurking.
13. Los Angeles Chargers
Stop me if you've heard this story before, but the Los Angeles Chargers were derailed this past season because of injuries and a total collapse in the postseason. The biggest issue the Chargers will have to deal with moving forward is the status of their offensive line. Rashawn Slater's injury is not one that you typically see players come back from. Justin Herbert is taking way too many unnecessary hits. The loss of Jesse Minter combined with offensive line concerns are reasons to believe this Chargers team could take a step back in 2026.
12. Detroit Lions
I'm buying that the Detroit Lions are going to figure out a way to bounce back in 2026. It wasn't altogether shocking that they ended up missing out on the playoffs this past year, considering the loss of two great coordinators in Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn. Dan Campbell has reset his coaching staff once again, and the Lions will get a chance to try and upgrade the roster and put a chip on their shoulder after a rough 2025 campaign.
11. Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens were one of the league's biggest disappointments and surprises of the 2025 season. Obviously, having a healthy Lamar Jackson all year would make a difference, but things were bad enough for Baltimore that they decided to move on from John Harbaugh and give the reins of the franchise over to Jesse Minter. And we'll see how quickly Minter can get that defense back on track. My guess is it will happen pretty fast, and the Ravens will be back in business in the 2026 season.
10. Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles have some drama with AJ Brown to address this offseason, as well as maybe do some self-reflection on why they had such a hard time finding someone to come in and be the offensive coordinator. Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia offense were brutally bad (for their standards) in 2025, and something's got to change this coming season. We'll see how the bitter taste of a quick playoff exit motivates Eagles GM Howie Roseman to wheel and deal this offseason.
9. San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers were the definition of making lemonade out of lemons in the 2025 season. This team had so many injuries, there was speculation that a conspiracy theory reached the front office about an electrical substation near the team's training facility possibly contributing to the team's constant problems with soft-tissue injuries. Injuries happen in the NFL, but it seems like the 49ers are dealing with more than most on an annual basis.
8. Green Bay Packers
The only reason the Green Bay Packers had their shot at a Super Bowl run derailed this past season is injuries. The Packers not only lost star pass rusher Micah Parsons in a late loss to the Denver Broncos, but they also lost Devonte Wyatt last season, and obviously struggled to replace both of those guys. Not only that, but Jordan Love missed some time. If the Packers can stay healthy, they should be one of the top teams to beat in the NFC once again this coming season.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars
The rapid ascent for the Jacksonville Jaguars was a surprise, but maybe it shouldn't have been. This team has had a lot of talent on its roster collecting for years now, and the right coaching staff was finally able to come in and make it all work. The only issue right now is the timing of it all. Players like Travis Etienne and Devin Lloyd are set to hit free agency, and the Jaguars don't have a 1st-round pick to supplement any major talent losses. We'll see how GM James Gladstone approaches the offseason, but the Jags have a good thing going for now.
6. Chicago Bears
The Bears landing Ben Johnson as their head coach was one of the biggest moves any team made last offseason. He was not only the right man to take the job in Chicago, but perhaps the perfect coach to come in and unlock the potential of #1 pick Caleb Williams. Williams took huge leaps forward in the 2025 season under Johnson, and it feels like he's only going to keep getting better as the game slows down for him. The Bears need to upgrade the defensive front this offseason and they'll be right back in the mix in 2026.
5. Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills will enter the 2026 offseason with a massive chip on their shoulder after a Division round playoff loss against the Denver Broncos. The loss to Denver was so disappointing that the Bills ended up firing head coach Sean McDermott, and replacing him with Joe Brady. General manager Brandon Beane should be feeling the heat this offseason. He needs to get Allen some better weapons at receiver, and put together a defense that isn't a sieve up front.
4. New England Patriots
The New England Patriots had an absolutely phenomenal season with Drake Maye narrowly missing out on the MVP, Mike Vrabel winning NFL Coach of the Year (again), and Josh McDaniels winning Assistant Coach of the Year. It was a great season for New England, ending in embarrassing defeat in the Super Bowl. Now, the deck will get reshuffled, and the Patriots have to figure out how to better protect Drake Maye. That will be the team's top priority in the 2026 offseason.
3. Los Angeles Rams
There's no drama this offseason with Matthew Stafford and flirting with retirement. Coming off of an MVP season, Stafford has already announced that he's returning to the Rams in 2026, and we should get an aggressive offseason from Rams GM Les Snead, who has two first-round picks to work with. With the coaching, roster, and assets the Rams have heading into 2026, it's hard to see them being any worse than a top-3 team in the league next year.
2. Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos really were a Bo Nix playoff injury away from being in the Super Bowl. At least, that's what it looks like after watching New England in both the AFC Championship and Super Bowl. The Broncos have the majority of their roster coming back again in 2026, and they are finally free from the Russell Wilson dead cap this offseason. That will free up this team to be aggressive in filling any roster holes they have, which are already minimal.
1. Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks are the undisputed top team in the NFL after beating the Patriots handily in Super Bowl LX. Sam Darnold played out of his mind the last couple of years, but Seattle is quite possibly just getting started. Head coach Mike Macdonald is not even 40 years old at this point, the Seahawks are flush with cap space, and John Schneider has proven he knows how to build a contender. This team is already scary good, and probably just getting better this offseason.