HENDERSON, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 07: Chris Jones #95 of the Kansas City Chiefs speaks to the media during Kansas City Chiefs media availability ahead of Super Bowl LVIII at Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa on February 07, 2024 in Henderson, Nevada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
The NFL Draft is less than a week away, so we decided to take a look at the 10 teams in the NFL with the best chances at winning the Super Bowl before the draft changes things.
1. Philadelphia Eagles
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 12: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs out of the tunnel prior to an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field on January 12, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
The defending champs lost some key players, but their core on offense is mostly intact, and they still have a great defensive front. Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts could combine for 30+ rushing TDs easily.
2. Kansas City Chiefs
CLEVELAND, OH – NOVEMBER 04: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
As long as Patrick Mahomes is their QB, this team has a great chance to get to a Super Bowl, and once they’re there, they can certainly win it. They do need to upgrade their offensive line in the draft though.
3. Buffalo Bills
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 16: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills calls a play at the line during the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jason Hanna/Getty Images)
If they can just get by the Chiefs in the playoffs, the Bills could get to a Super Bowl and beat anyone. Josh Allen might be the most complete QB in the NFL right now.
4. Detroit Lions
DETROIT, MI – JANUARY 21: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions drops back to pass during an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field on January 21, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Will this be their year? They have been great the past 2 seasons, but their defense keeps letting them down in big games. They need to have a strong draft.
5. Baltimore Ravens
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 04: Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with Lamar Jackson #8 after scoring touchdown against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on January 04, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Lamar Jackson has been incredible during the season, but can he make a deep playoff run?
6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 31: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
They might be surprising to you on this list, but the Bucs, despite injuries to key players last year, still made the playoffs, and during the season, they beat some of the best teams in the NFC. They are running it back with the same crew this season.
7. Cincinnati Bengals
CINCINNATI, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 30: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paul Brown Stadium on September 30, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
This is a team that just missed the playoffs last season. They are also the team that no one wanted to face if they did make the playoffs. Burrow, Chase, and Higgins is as good as it gets on offense, and they could be poised to make another run.
8. Minnesota Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 8: Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings lines up for a play in the second quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 8, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Most of this will come down to how J.J. McCarthy plays at QB, but having a top WR like Justin Jefferson and an amazing head coach in Kevin O’Connell definitely helps.
9. Washington Commanders
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 06: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders rushes against the Cleveland Browns at Northwest Stadium on October 06, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Like with the Chiefs, but much less proven… Any team with Jayden Daniels as their QB has a chance to win.
10. Los Angeles Rams
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – SEPTEMBER 10: Puka Nacua #17 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on September 10, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
The Rams came on strong toward the end of last season and have upgraded their offense. They have a young defense that could take another step forward and have a Super Bowl winning veteran QB in Matthew Stafford.
