The NFL preseason is here. Missing the Point hosts Dave Clarke and Bob Kelly open Part 1 of our 2025 NFL Power Rankings and stack the league with clear tiers and firm takes.
We start at the bottom with the Cleveland Browns. A crowded quarterback room, Myles Garrett trade chatter, and a roster in flux shape the outlook. We explain what a successful season looks like and why the floor matters more than the ceiling right now.
Next, the New Orleans Saints. An aging core and tight cap space create real questions. We outline the path back to league average and the moves that would change their range of outcomes.
Then it is Carolina and Tennessee. Bryce Young’s leadership versus Cam Ward’s upside. We weigh schedule, protection, and weapons, and set fair benchmarks for Year 1 progress.
The New York Giants come next. Russell Wilson leads a reset against one of the toughest slates in the league. The defense must steal games while the offense finds itself. We set realistic expectations.
We hit the Indianapolis Colts and Anthony Richardson. The ceiling is obvious. The turnover risk is, too. We map the development plan and what the coaching staff must emphasize for a jump.
The New York Jets get a hard look. A top defense and Breece Hall can carry stretches. Justin Fields needs efficient answers on early downs. We define the passing benchmarks that unlock a playoff push.
Miami’s range is wide. Tua Tagovailoa’s health and Mike McDaniel’s adjustments determine the story. We detail the fixes that stabilize the offense and keep them in the hunt.
Jacksonville hinges on Trevor Lawrence. Protection and timing routes are the swing factors. We explain how a few small improvements flip close games.
New England should look cleaner under Mike Vrabel. Fewer penalties. Better situational football. Drake Maye’s growth sets the cap on the win total. We lay out a credible band of outcomes.
Dallas rounds out Part 1. Dak Prescott’s ceiling, Micah Parsons’ impact, and a reworked receiver room with George Pickens change the math. We explain how the Cowboys beat expectations.
Part 2 lands next week with our Top 16 and playoff tiers. Subscribe and send us your Top 10.
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