Here’s a full projected win‑loss record for all 32 NFL teams in the 2025–26 season, based on synthesis of recent community simulations, ESPN FPI odds, betting lines, and expert models. These are projections, not guarantees, but they reflect current thinking going into the season.
AFC East
Bills (Buffalo): 13‑4 – Dominant AFC East, overcoming playoff heartbreak with Josh Allen and stronger defense ESPN.comCBSSports.com+14Reddit+14NFL.com+14
Patriots: 8‑9 – Transition under new coach Mike Vrabel may yield modest improvement ESPN.com+2Reddit+2Wikipedia+2
Dolphins: 7‑10 – Decent offensive pieces, but tough division and playoff hangover SBNation.com+3Reddit+3Fox Sports+3
Jets: 6‑11 – Still rebuilding despite flashes, likely trailing the rest Reddit
AFC North
Ravens (Baltimore): 13‑4 – Deep roster, elite defense, strong continuity Reddit+5Reddit+5SBNation.com+5
Bengals: 9‑8 – Playoff hopefuls if special teams and defense hold together. Kicker McPherson resurgence helps RedditCincy Jungle
Steelers: 9‑8 – Rodgers joins a bolstered defense (Ramsey), but offensive adjustment period Reddit
Browns: 3‑14 – Injuries and quarterback uncertainty persist Reddit+15Reddit+15Wikipedia+15
AFC South
Texans: 11‑6 – Talent surge and weaker division help Reddit+1Fox Sports+1
Jaguars: 9‑8 – Competitive AFC South, on fringe of playoffs Reddit
Colts: 8‑9 – Quarterback situation improves slowly; competitive but inconsistent RedditFox Sports
Titans: 4‑13 – Rookie QB transition and projected worst record via rebuild RedditWikipedia
AFC West
Chiefs (Kansas City): 11‑6 – The usual powerhouse, bounce-back potential after SB LIX loss CBSSports.com+9ESPN.com+9Talksport+9
Broncos: 10‑7 – Staying competitive in a strong division SBNation.com
Chargers: 9‑8 – Exciting upside under Harbaugh, wild card contender SBNation.com
Raiders: 7‑10 – Rebuilding yet again, loaded division hurts Reddit
NFC East
Eagles (Philadelphia): 12‑5 – Returning champions, elite defense and core intact CBSSports.com+4Reddit+4ESPN.com+4
Commanders: 10‑7 – Upside with QB Jayden Daniels, thorny for playoff spot RedditCBSSports.comSBNation.com
Cowboys: 10‑7 – Always dangerous; playoffs likely Reddit
Giants: 6‑11 – Still rebuilding despite rookie promise Reddit
NFC North
Lions (Detroit): 11‑6 – Coming off franchise‑best 15‑2, but regression slightly expected NFL.com+2Wikipedia+2Fox Sports+2
Bears: 9‑8 – Possibly playoff-bound; trending upward Reddit
Vikings: 9‑8 – Rookie QB McCarthy’s impact still uncertain RedditWikipediaNFL.com
Packers: 9‑8 – Competitive but inconsistent depth Reddit
NFC South
Buccaneers: 9‑8 – Veteran core led to last‑chance playoff push Last Word On Sports+3Reddit+3NFL.com+3
Falcons: 7‑10 – Still early in rebuild Reddit
Saints: ~7‑10 – Likely draft position implies roster shakeup SIWikipedia
Panthers: ~6‑11 – Yet to find consistent identity or QB SI
NFC West
49ers (San Francisco): ~11‑6 – Always in mix, but roster turnover could limit peak ESPN.comESPN.comathlonsports.com
Rams: ~10‑7 – Offense loaded if healthy, playoff contenders SBNation.com
Seahawks: ~8‑9 – Transition mode, though uniforms and culture story notable fieldgulls.com
Cardinals: ~6‑11 – Still seeking breakthrough; talent gaps apparent NFL.comWikipedia
🏆 Preseason Playoff Predictions
Based on betting odds and Football Power Index:
AFC (top seeds):
Chiefs (~11% title odds)
Bills (~10%)
Ravens (~9%) ESPN.com
Wild card puppets: Chargers, Bengals, Texans, Commanders
NFC top seeds:
Eagles, Lions, 49ers, Rams, Packers also in mix ESPN.comSBNation.comathlonsports.com
Predicted Super Bowl matchups vary across experts:
Bills vs Lions (NFLSpinZone) The Times of India+8NFL Spin Zone+8CBSSports.com+8
Lions vs Ravens (Matt Bowen) g.espncdn.com+2ESPN.com+2Reddit+2
Bills vs Rams (Jeremy Fowler) ESPN.com
Chiefs vs Commanders (Dan Graziano) ESPN.com+1ESPN.com+1
Super Bowl LX winner (2026):
Majority of bold predictions point to the Buffalo Bills as champion CBSSports.com+3SI+3Fox Sports+3
Eagles hold top preseason odds (~12%), followed by Chiefs, Bills, Ravens, Lions ESPN.comESPN.comCBSSports.com
A supercomputer simulation also backed Chiefs to rebound and win, with Mahomes as MVP The Sun
✅ My Take
I’d lean toward the Bills as eventual champions: they’re consistently strong, have top MVP-level quarterback play, and finally seem ready to break through.
In the NFC, the Eagles are the most complete; Lions are a close second with elite roster and momentum.
I expect a Super Bowl showdown like Buffalo vs Detroit or Buffalo vs Philadelphia, with the Bills prevailing to end their long drought.
Summary Table
Team
Predicted Record
Bills
13‑4
Ravens
13‑4
Eagles
12‑5
Texans
11‑6
Lions
11‑6
Chiefs
11‑6
… and others
around .500 or slightly below
These projections reflect how teams stack up based on roster strength, division difficulty, and expert sentiment. Real magic—and unpredictability—will come once the season unfolds. Let me know if you’d like help with playoff brackets or positional breakout picks!
