Turtle Sports Pre Season NFL Power Rankings (Football)

A collection of football power ranks from two of our cappers along with an AI preview of two divisions, the AFC East and NFC East with outlook for each team in the division

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- Fink

The Bills and Patriots enter with legitimate championship expectations; Miami and New York are reshaping their identities. (ESPN FPI, NFL.com AFC East preview)

Buffalo Bills — Expectation: Super Bowl contender. The core is built to win now, but the defense needs to become more disruptive.

Biggest question: Can the rebuilt edge/pass-rush group consistently pressure elite quarterbacks?

New England Patriots — Expectation: Compete for the AFC’s top tier again. A Super Bowl appearance raises the standard from “playoff team” to genuine contender.

Biggest question: Can the roster maintain its level while handling major personnel and contract decisions—most notably at cornerback?

Miami Dolphins — Expectation: Transition/rebuild season. Major changes in leadership, quarterback, and receiving talent lower the immediate floor.

Biggest question: Who becomes the reliable go-to target in the remade passing game?

New York Jets — Expectation: Meaningful improvement, with a playoff push as the upside.

Biggest question: Which version of Geno Smith arrives—the efficient veteran or the turnover-prone one?

Philadelphia and Dallas carry the strongest immediate expectations, while New York and Washington need clarity around their young cores and offensive ceilings.

Dallas Cowboys — Expectation: Compete for the division, provided the defensive reset works.

Biggest question: Can a heavily reworked defense gel quickly enough to support the offense?

New York Giants — Expectation: Meaningful growth under John Harbaugh, with the playoffs as a higher-end outcome.

Biggest question: Can the young core—especially Jaxson Dart and the skill players—stay healthy and develop?

Philadelphia Eagles — Expectation: Division contender and NFC playoff threat.

Biggest question: How smoothly does Jalen Hurts adapt to a new coordinator and a reshaped receiver room?

Washington Commanders — Expectation: Remain competitive in a volatile division.

Biggest question: Can the offense find enough consistency to keep Washington in the playoff race?


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Finky Pre Season Power Rankings

  1. Los Angeles Rams

  1. Seattle Seahawks

  2. Buffalo Bills

  3. Baltimore Ravens

  4. Detroit Lions

  5. Kansas City Chiefs

  6. Green Bay Packers

  7. San Francisco 49ers

  8. Philadelphia Eagles

  9. Los Angeles Chargers

  10. New England Patriots

  11. Chicago Bears

  12. Cincinnati Bengals

  13. Houston Texans

  14. Denver Broncos

  15. Dallas Cowboys

  16. Jacksonville Jaguars

  17. Minnesota Vikings

  18. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  19. Pittsburgh Steelers

  20. Indianapolis Colts

  21. Washington Commanders

  22. New Orleans Saints

  23. Carolina Panthers

  24. New York Giants

  25. Atlanta Falcons

  26. Tennessee Titans

  27. Las Vegas Raiders

  28. New York Jets

  29. Cleveland Browns

  30. Miami Dolphins

  31. Arizona Cardinals

NFL power rankings are weekly or periodic lists that rank all 32 NFL teams from best to worst based on their overall strength, current form, and roster quality, rather than strictly by their win-loss record. Analysts use them to evaluate how teams stack up against each other at any given moment.

Pickles Pre Season Power Rankings

The NFL is officially back this Thursday with the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. Our team has been working hard day after day to get ready for this moment and give you the best opportunity to consume as much free knowledge as you can. This year, both Finky and Pickles will update their power ranks, see below if you are new to power rankings, so you can compare notes and make informed decisions who what teams to pick week in and week out! Each Week of the preseason we will also preview two divisions using tools Mr. W has put together to help you find more winners before the regular season kicks off!!!

  1. Baltimore Ravens

  2. Los Angeles Rams

  3. Detroit Lions

  4. Cincinnati Bengals

  5. Kansas City Chiefs

  6. San Francisco 49ers

  7. New England Patriots

  8. Philadelphia Eagles

  9. Buffalo Bills

  10. Seattle Seahawks

  11. Denver Broncos

  12. Houston Texans

  13. Chicago Bears

  14. Dallas Cowboys

  15. Los Angeles Chargers

  16. Green Bay Packers

  17. Minnesota Vikings

  18. Jacksonville Jaguars

  19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  20. Pittsburgh Steelers

  21. New Orleans Saints

  22. Indianapolis Colts

  23. New York Giants

  24. Washington Commanders

  25. Carolina Panthers

  26. Tennessee Titans

  27. Atlanta Falcons

  28. New York Jets

  29. Celvelenad Browns

  30. Las Vegas Raiders

  31. Miam Dolphins

  32. Arizona Cardinals

AFC East & NFC East Preview from Mr. W powered by AI

This is a camp-opening snapshot: expectations are relative rather than projected win totals, and the “biggest question” is the one camp is most likely to clarify. Roster health, contract situations, and depth charts can change quickly.

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