As offseason activities give way to training camp preparations, all 32 NFL teams are entering the most telling phase before the 2025 season kicks off.
It’s the time when contenders sharpen their weapons, sleepers emerge, and struggling franchises risk falling further behind.
Who’s ready for a breakout?
The Chicago Bears are drawing attention with No. 1 pick Caleb Williams and a retooled offense featuring Keenan Allen and D’Andre Swift. If the rookie QB adapts quickly, the Bears could go from bottom-dwellers to NFC North challengers.
Meanwhile, the Houston Texans, already playoff-tested under C.J. Stroud, have loaded up with veterans like Stefon Diggs, signaling they’re ready to make a deep postseason run.
Don’t sleep on the Detroit Lions either. With continuity, physicality, and explosive young stars, they’re positioned to take control of the NFC.
And who’s headed for trouble?
The New England Patriots are entering a transition era, banking on rookie QB Drake Maye and a revamped coaching staff to stabilize the franchise. But with minimal proven offensive firepower, questions loom large. The Arizona Cardinals, while bolstered by Marvin Harrison Jr., still face a steep climb in a tough NFC West.
Then there’s the Las Vegas Raiders, navigating quarterback uncertainty and trying to find identity in a loaded AFC. Without stability under center, it’s hard to see a clear path forward.
In the middle of the pack, teams like the Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, and New Orleans Saints must prove their offseason changes translate into real wins. Training camps will reveal whether their strategies were smart moves or risky misfires.
For every team, from the reigning Kansas City Chiefs to rebuilding franchises, this period is crucial. Roster spots, schemes, and season momentum are all at stake. And with just weeks before pads start popping, the NFL world is watching closely to see who’s rising and who’s about to fall.