There were 18 teams that did not make the postseason in the 2024 campaign. Let's power rank those teams for 2025.
Taking another different spin on our NFL power rankings, we'll now rank all of the non-playoff teams for the 2025 NFL Season. Year to year, we almost never see the same 14 teams make the postseason, which is a testament to the parity in the NFL.
And I would guarantee it - take it to the bank, that we will see a different 14 teams in the playoffs for 2025, but it's just a matter of which teams make it and which do not. Let's power rank the 2024 non-playoff teams for 2025.
NFL Power Rankings: Ranking non-playoff teams from 2024 for 2025 season
18. New Orleans Saints
With the Derek Carr retirement, and the Saints having an atrocious roster, they are the only team worthy of being ranked the worst in the NFL. This franchise is in desperate need of a huge reset.
17. New York Giants
With the NFL's toughest schedule and no franchise QB in sight at the moment, the New York Giants are going to be awful in 2025 and may end up with another high pick in next year's draft. They are 17th in our power rankings.
16. Cleveland Browns
Taking two QBs in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns are at least taking some swings, but it is clear to most that the 2025 season is basically going to be a transition year for the 2026 NFL Draft.
15. Tennessee Titans
I would advise the Tennessee Titans fanbase to be patient with Cam Ward and this rebuild, as the roster still needs a bit of work, and Ward himself is a bit raw and is going to need to develop.
14. New York Jets
With Justin Fields under center, the New York Jets aren't going to be very competitive in the 2025 NFL Season. They come in at 14th in our power rankings.
13. Las Vegas Raiders
Adding Geno Smith and Pete Carroll isn't going to make much of a difference for the Las Vegas Raiders, as they are still, comfortably, the worst team in the AFC West with the worst quarterback.
12. Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville hired Liam Coen as their new head coach, and the roster is actually solid, so watch out for this team to make a leap in 2025.
11. Carolina Panthers
Another team with a roster that is better than you think; the Carolina Panthers are hoping that Bryce Young puts it all together in the 2025 NFL Season.
10. Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts have a disastrous QB room and really need Anthony Richardson to skyrocket in year three. However, that does not appear to be likely.
9. Dallas Cowboys
Dak Prescott returning and now getting to throw to CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens could be what the passing attack has been missing for years now.
8. Atlanta Falcons
Michael Penix Jr is going to be a huge wild card for this team in 2025 - if he breaks out, the Falcons could absolutely win the NFC South, but they aren't anything special at the moment.
7. Seattle Seahawks
It's hard to figure out what the Seahawks were trying to do this offseason, but this team did win 10 games in 2024, so it's not like they're bad.
6. Miami Dolphins
If Tua Tagovailoa stays on the field for a majority of the season, the Miami Dolphins should at least finish with a winning record...
5. Chicago Bears
The overhauled offensive line and an offensive whiz as the head coach were outstanding additions and may have been what this franchise was missing. The Bears are fifth in our power rankings.
4. New England Patriots
One of my favorite sleeper teams for 2025, the New England Patriots have what it takes to make a massive leap and make a dent in the AFC with Drake Maye under center.
3. San Francisco 49ers
With the easiest schedule in the NFL, the San Francisco 49ers could be in a great spot for a double-digit win season and a playoff berth. They won single-digit games in 2024 and missed the playoffs after making the Super Bowl in 2023.
2. Arizona Cardinals
The revamped Cardinals defensive line is going to be what propels this team into a Wild Card spot in the 2025 NFL Season - the Cards are close and could even compete for the NFC West title this season.
1. Cincinnati Bengals
Just barely missing out on the playoffs in the 2024 NFL Season, the Cincinnati Bengals come in first in our NFL power rankings of 2024 non-playoff teams. Had the Chiefs had something to play for in that Week 18 game against the Broncos, Cincy may have gotten in had Denver lost.