2025 NFL Season Preview: Chiefs, Ravens, Bills, Eagles

Welcome to the final day of my preseason 2025 NFL countdown.

At number 4 I have the Kansas City Chiefs. This really feels like the end of their run. They have had a good run, but they looked like they had fallen off, for them, during last season. I fully realize they made the Super Bowl, but they were crushed in that game by a younger, hungrier and better team. Patrick Mahomes is still one of the best QB's the NFL has ever seen. He is a wizard with the football and can hit the open guy when they don't seem open. But he is a little slower and more susceptible to hits now. Isiah Pacheco runs mean and runs angry. He is tough to take down and if he hits the open field he can go all the way. But he does still get hurt a little too often. Xavier Worthy seemed like the only player who was ready for the Super Bowl. I expect him to take a big leap and become Mahomes number one guy at wideout. Rashee Rice will most likely miss some time when the season starts and Hollywood Brown, while super fast, has not been able to stay on the field for more than eight games a season. And we have Travis Kelce. Look, I adore the person he is and I'm all here for him enjoying the moments, but he is old. And he doesn't seem to be able to do some of the things he used to. The O line here gets away with whatever they want, so does it really matter if they are good or not. They can hold and start before the defense at their will. The defense has improved every year during this run. George Karlaftis, Chris Jones and Mike Danna are as formidable as they get on the D line. Nick Bolton is a tackling machine. Trent McDuffie is a very good cover corner. They have invested in defense in the draft and it seems to be paying off. The Chiefs are more of a defensive stalwart than they have been in the past. But, no more than 11 wins seems likely and maybe they won't make a run to the Super Bowl this season.

At number 3 I have the Baltimore Ravens. Lamar Jackson is the best QB in the league. He is so much fun to watch play this game and he has only gotten better every year. He runs when necessary and can hit receivers at every level. Derrick Henry was the best free agent signing last season and he only made the Ravens that much better. He adds another running element to this team and that is scary. Rashod Bateman made a little leap last year and Deandre Hopkins may still have something left in the tank. Mark Andrews had a tough playoff game last year, and maybe that has some lingering effects. Lucky for the Ravens, they have Isaiah Likely to take his spot when ready. The O line is awesome and ranks right up there with the Lions. The Ravens defense is still good too. The D line may not have the names, but they still get after the QB. Roquan Smith is one of the better linebackers in the league, and Kyle Van Noy still produces. Kyle Hamilton is one of the best safeties in the league and Marlon Humphrey has his moments. They also signed Jaire Alexander, and he will only help their secondary. The Ravens are awesome, but they need to win playoff games. They are similar to the Lions in that regard. But I can see them winning 12 games with ease.

At number 2 I have the Buffalo Bills. Now is as good a time as ever to finally take care of the Chiefs in the playoffs. Josh Allen is great. I was totally wrong about his ability in his draft class. He is an MVP caliber QB every season. They need to find a way to sign James Cook because they need that dude. He is a good running back who can also catch the ball out of the backfield. Khalil Shakir made a big leap last year and he is a viable number one option on this team. Keon Coleman has potential and Joshua Palmer can still become reliable. Dalton Kincaid is a very solid tight end. And the O line is great. The Bills defense is really good too. Greg Rousseau and Ed Oliver are amazing. Screw Joey Bosa. Tre'Davious White is a very good cover guy. Damar Hamlin is doing some good stuff. Taylor Rapp is a good secondary guy and Dorian Williams is a very good tackler. The Bills are really, really good and could win 14 games this season.

And finally, at number 1 I have the Philadelphia Eagles. They're the defending Super Bowl champs and they have everyone important back. Jalen Hurts is the perfect QB to run this system. He knows the offense inside and out. He is also very good at getting first downs by any means necessary. Saquon Barkley's signing ranks right up there with Derrick Henry. He helped unlock a lethal run game, and he is great catching passes out of the backfield. AJ Brown and Devonta Smith are incredible wideouts and they find the open spot all over the field. And the O line ranks behind the Lions, but that's it. They're awesome. The defense is stacked as well. Jordan Davis, Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith Jr are O line eaters. They make it so easy for the linebackers. Nakobe Dean and crew feast on QB's and wideouts. And the secondary is full of awesome dudes. Cooper DeJean is great. Quinyon Mitchell may be even better. And Adoree Jackson is very fast and likes to hit. The Eagles are stacked. They may have the best roster in football and I could see them easily returning to the Super Bowl this year. And hell, they may win 15 games in the regular season.

That does it for my 2025 preseason NFL countdown. Tomorrow will be my NFL postseason predictions and awards predictions. 

Ty

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