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NFL Power Rankings: What Teams are Best Positioned to Win in 5 Years?
Five years ago, the Cleveland Browns won 11 games and made the playoffs. The New Orleans Saints won 12 and won the NFC South. The Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions finished dead last in their respective divisions. Looking back, it feels like it was the NFL's version of The Upside Down. That's how fast things change in this league. So imagine how different things will look five years from now. On second thought, don't imagine. FOX Sports has that covered with a look into our crystal ball. We know exactly how the NFL's 32 teams — assuming there's still only 32 — will look five years in the future, even if we're not quite sure where Arch Manning and Aaron Rodgers will be playing by then. And we figured it out scientifically, basing our 2030 NFL Power Rankings on five key pillars of NFL success: (One thing that wasn't considered: the salary cap. There is just no way to reasonably project where the cap will be in 2030, as revenues continue to skyrocket and with a new labor deal expected sometime before the 2030 season begins.) Obviously, there are still a lot of unknowns. The vaunted quarterback class of 2026 could have a huge impact on this order. And if teams like the Atlanta Falcons (Michael Penix Jr.), Tennessee Titans (Cam Ward) and New York Giants (Jaxson Dart) really did hit on their new quarterbacks of the future, they could take big leaps too. And don't forget that Bill Belichick's contract at North Carolina expires after the 2029 season. He'll only be 78! Until then, we can only consider the evidence of things seen. And based on that, here's how FOX Sports projects the NFL's 32 teams will rank heading into the 2030 season. There was no doubt that this was the least attractive and hardest head coaching job available last offseason, so best of luck to Kellen Moore, who might need a few years to figure this out. His biggest job will be finding a quarterback. He knew Derek Carr wasn't his long-term answer even before he retired, but is anyone sure that soon-to-be-26-year-old rookie Tyler Shough is the answer? After drafting him in the second round (40th overall), the Saints might spend a couple of years finding out, though if they're bad enough this year, there is a vaunted QB class waiting for them in the 2026 draft. Just as problematic is the lack of young talent on their aging roster. If they can keep WR Chris Olave that would help, but he'll be very expensive. Same for DT Bryan Bresee and CB Kool-Aid McKinstry. Of course, Moore has to find a way to make his team attractive enough that they want to stay. And GM Mickey Loomis, entering his 24th season and already 69 years old, has to do a better job of building through the draft. His record on that isn't great since Sean Payton left town 3.5 years ago. Change is coming to Indianapolis, and it's hard to see a way for anyone to avoid it. There was a lot of talk that it was about to happen last offseason, but the franchise decided instead to stand pat. There is obviously some uncertainty after the passing of owner Jim Irsay. But the status of both GM Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen was shaky before that, after the last few mediocre years. What really hurts the Colts is their quarterback mess. Anthony Richardson, the fourth overall pick of the 2023 draft, hasn't been anything close to what they envisioned. Now he's being pushed by Daniel Jones, the failed franchise QB of the Giants. In other words, expect them to be searching for a new franchise quarterback in the near future. They do have some interesting young players on the roster, but none who have really done anything yet, outside of maybe CB Jaylon Jones and S Nick Cross. But if a new regime takes over in the next year or two, they're going to blow everything up. Again. They mortgaged a lot of their future to acquire QB Deshaun Watson, and when that predictably blew up, they were left with quite a mess that they somehow keep managing to make worse. Whether it's on GM Andrew Berry or owner interference from Jimmy Haslam, it doesn't really matter. And that's a shame for Kevin Stefanski, who still remains a well-regarded head coach around the league. Now, on the bright side, they did seemingly start rebuilding with five draft picks in the first 100 this year. But that's really the extent of the good news. They don't have a lot of young talent. In fact, their best players — edge Myles Garrett and CB Denzel Ward — will be in their mid-30s in 2030. And while they probably will have sorted out their self-created, Dillon Gabriel-Kenny Pickett-Shedeur Sanders quarterback mess by then — probably — the odds of it ending well for them aren't high. Until they find a QB — one QB — and stop making unforced errors, they've got a residency in the NFL's Bottom Five. They built one of the fastest teams in the NFL, but that speed doesn't actually seem to be getting them anywhere. The promise of two straight trips to the playoffs under Mike McDaniels evaporated with two first-round losses and last year's 8-9 disappointment. And GM Chris Grier seems squarely on the hot seat after just five winning seasons and three playoff berths in nine years. They even have questions at quarterback with Tua Tagovailoa, who'll be 32 in 2030. But he'd need a new deal to stay past 2028, and with his injury and concussion history, plus his on-field performance, would a new Dolphins regime be willing to invest in him? That's hard to see. What's not hard to see is this franchise blowing it all up in the next year or two, especially if they fall short of the playoffs this season. And what will the next regime inherit? One of the oldest teams in the NFL. Outside of RB De'Von Achane and edge Chop Robinson, what young talent do they really have? They are an odd franchise to try and decipher, both for the short and long term. They certainly don't look like a short-term winner. And long term … well, Pete Carroll will be 79 in 2030 and their current QB, Geno Smith, will be 39, so the odds are pretty good of a franchise reset long before then. Maybe new GM John Spytek is the right guy to run things, and maybe Tom Brady's influence will really help. But it's hard to count on stability under the unpredictable Marc Davis. On the bright side, there's some good, young talent like TE Brock Bowers and RB Ashton Jeanty. Even Maxx Crosby would only be 33 then, though his current megadeal would have to be extended. But who knows who'll be running the show in Vegas by then? They have put absolutely everything into winning with QB Aaron Rodgers this year, but even he's not crazy enough to believe he'll still be playing in 2030 at age 46 … right? Well, his crazy plans aside, the bigger question for the Steelers is: Will Mike Tomlin still be around? The Steelers, of course, are the NFL's model of stability with just three head coaches in the past 56 years, so he's not getting fired anytime soon. But he is entering his 19th season, and it has to be frustrating that he hasn't won a playoff game in nine years. He's only 53, though, so project his absence at your peril. And given the Steelers' history of stability, GM Omar Khan will likely be there a while, too. But they are really, really built to win right now, though. Whatever happens in 2025, they are looking at a big reset in the next couple of years. And keep in mind, they have absolutely no idea who their post-Rodgers quarterback is going to be. That is a very big problem. Whatever promise you think the Panthers have has to be tempered by this sobering fact: Since David Tepper bought the team seven years ago, they have cycled through three general managers and seven head coaches. They've had 10 different starting quarterbacks in that time, too. Now, maybe they're really on to something with GM Dan Morgan, coach Dave Canales and QB Bryce Young. Maybe. But they were 5-12 last season, and you really have to squint to see Young's progress. Plus, never forget that Tepper's patience has proven to be notoriously low. They do have some interesting young talent, but none that has really accomplished much yet outside of CB Jaycee Horn. Few teams have been better over the past few years at accumulating young talent. They can't keep them all until 2030, but their list of promising players on rookie deals includes WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, CB Devon Witherspoon, DT Byron Murphy, RBs Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet, T Charles Cross and edge Derick Hall. So, why aren't they higher on this list? It's because nothing in the NFL is more important than the quarterback. So if you believe Sam Darnold will be what he was for most of last year in Minnesota, and he'll still be doing it at age 33, then vault them up the list. More likely, by then, they'll have given rookie Jalen Milroe a shot. And maybe he'll be good. But until he proves that, he was still the fourth quarterback taken in what was generally regarded as a poor quarterback class, and went late in the third round. That doesn't preclude him from being elite, but it makes it hard to forecast greatness. GM John Schneider clearly has an eye for talent, though, and coach Mike Macdonald got off to a good start last year. If they get the QB spot right, this ranking will prove to be way too low. They are loaded with promising young talent, they feel like they've got a smart, young GM in place, and their new head coach is serious about building a winning culture. Please, stop me when you've heard all this before. What's different about the Jets' attempted reset this time around? It's hard to say. They are loaded with youth. WR Garrett Wilson and CB Sauce Gardner are both 25. They have three starting linemen under 25. Running backs Breece Hall and Braelon Allen are both under 25. Heck, even the Williams brothers (DT Quinnen and LB Quincy) are 28 and 27 and could have long-term futures in New York. So yeah, they've got the young pieces. The early reviews on GM Darren Mougey are positive. Everyone seems to love the fire and smarts of new coach Aaron Glenn. But, as always, this puzzle is missing the biggest piece. They've banked this season, and maybe next, on 26-year-old QB Justin Fields, who almost certainly isn't the long-term answer for them, which means they've got to find a franchise QB and develop him sometime in the next couple of years. And history shows that rarely goes well for the Jets. Drafting a QB No. 1 overall always feels like a reset for a franchise and gives them a promising outlook five years down the road. But while the reviews on Cam Ward are generally good, he's also considered a level below most of the top QBs drafted the year before. Also, another reset may be looming. When new GM Mike Borgonzi was hired in January, there were a lot of rumors that he might quickly move on from coach Brian Callahan. He didn't, but if Ward struggles this season, the former Chiefs executive will surely look elsewhere. They do have youth on the offensive line in front of Ward, which is smart. But this team is still an odd mix of veterans brought in to help stabilize things and unproven young players with potential. So the outlook of the early stages of the Ward era is hopeful, but hazy. This will be a very telling season for Kyler Murray, because after two injury-plagued seasons, he bounced back nicely last year. Now, nearly three years removed from his torn ACL, he should be even better. And that's big for him because he's signed through 2028, when he'll turn 33, and it might take some big years to convince the Cardinals to give him a new deal and keep him through 2030 and beyond. His presence in five years is obviously important, because otherwise the Cards will be in transition. General manager Monti Ossenfort has helped build a young core of talent, with some high draft picks over the last couple of years. WR Marvin Harrison Jr. obviously stands out, but they have a promising trio of corners too (Garrett Williams, Max Melton and rookie Will Johnson). A strong season by Murray could do wonders for the future of Jonathan Gannon, too, since he's only 12-22 in his first two years as head coach. There'll be pressure on him to win this season, too. After seven straight losing seasons, hopes are high in Atlanta that the Falcons are finally on the cusp of winning again. The organization definitely has some promising young talent. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., RB Bijan Robinson, WR Drake London, CB A.J. Terrell and potentially the two edge rushers they drafted in the first round in April (Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr.) could make for a nice core if they stick around. But Penix's potential is unclear, even after three decent starts at the end of last season, and there are questions about his accuracy. Also, do the Falcons have the right coaching staff to develop him? Raheem Morris, entering his second season, is certainly well respected, but he's had one winning season in five years as a head coach. With a GM, Terry Fontenot, who has presided over four losing seasons and was responsible for the Kirk Cousins contract fiasco, this is another franchise that could be looking at short-term change if things don't go well as soon as this year. For the first time in a long time, the future looks bright in New York. GM Joe Schoen has re-shaped the franchise and stacked it with young talent like WR Malik Nabers, edge rushers Kayvon Thibodeaux and Abdul Carter, and RB Tyrone Tracy. Even DT Dexter Lawrence and edge rusher Brian Burns are only 27, though they'd need new deals before 2030. And yes, they do have a quarterback of the future in Jaxson Dart, though it's hard to even guess on his potential until he throws his first NFL pass. But the pieces are there if Dart is the right guy. The one big problem about their future: Coach Brian Daboll might need to win this year to avoid being fired, especially since John Mara hasn't been very patient with coaches over the past decade. If he gives Daboll some more time, they could be on to something. But without a turnaround in 2025, more change likely looms for this franchise. Laugh at them if you want, but they do have a pretty deep roster of young talent. They've built a young line with potential, including four starters under 25. Even stars like WR CeeDee Lamb and edge rusher Micah Parsons are only 26. The big question for the future will be their QB, though. Dak Prescott will be 37 in 2030, but more importantly, he's only signed through 2028. Would the Cowboys really commit to another long-term deal with him if he hasn't at least gotten them to a Super Bowl by then? More likely, they'll be beginning the transition to whoever is next. Also, keep in mind, no one is sure that they have their guy in new coach Brian Schottenheimer yet. And Jerry Jones will be 87 in five years. Whether he's still actively in charge, or whether it's all being run by his son, Stephen, could have a huge impact on the direction of this franchise in both the long and short term. Sean McVay is only 39 years old, but few around the NFL think he'll be coaching into his 50s — not after he's already flirted with retirement once. If he sticks around, he'll have some rebuilding to do over the next five years, especially with QB Matthew Stafford likely in his final season or two. The good news is GM Les Snead has been able to find some young talent, like WR Puka Nacua, RB Kyren Williams and edge rusher Jared Verse — no small feat considering his habit of trading away high draft picks. He's also proven to be aggressive about getting the players McVay needs. So they won't fade until oblivion in the next few years. But finding that next QB will really be key. They have a very strong management-coach team in place with Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell. And it is very much in their favor that O'Connell has proven to be something of a quarterback whisperer, able to get the best out of just about anyone. His current quarterback, though, is mostly an unknown. J.J. McCarthy missed all of last season with an injury, so this will essentially be his rookie season. The Vikings do have other young stars and building blocks, like WRs Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, plus tackle Christian Darrisaw. The defense is vet-heavy and will need to be reset. But their future is really all about McCarthy. If O'Connell works his magic with him, Adofo-Mensah will find enough talent to keep Minnesota in regular contention. They are a great example of the unpredictability of the NFL. Three years ago, it looked like they had the coach, the QB, a stable of young talent and were on their way, and probably would have ranked high on any futures list. Now? Well, they do still have a lot of promise in QB Trevor Lawrence, who'll still only be 30 in five years. And they still have an impressive array of young talent in players like WR Brian Thomas Jr., edge rusher Travon Walker, RB Tank Bigsby, and, of course, WR/CB Travis Hunter. It's also generally a positive sign that GM Trent Baalke was replaced, albeit with untested 34-year-old James Gladstone. But is Liam Coen really the answer at head coach? And is Lawrence the QB they always thought he would be? The answers to both those questions are to be determined. But at least there's potential for the Jaguars to be a lot higher on this list. Of course, there's the potential for this to all blow up in a few years, too. They are getting the benefit of the doubt here that they are headed in the right direction, because if they're not, they are looking at a restart sometime in the next two years. General manager Ryan Poles' teams have been pretty terrible for his three seasons, but getting former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as his new coach was a coup. Johnson might be more likely than anyone to help last year's No. 1 overall pick, QB Caleb Williams, reach his full potential. If that happens, the Bears could be on a quick ascent. They also have some potential young building blocks around Williams, too, with WR Rome Odunze, edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo and rookie tight end Colston Loveland. So if they do have to reset with a new GM in the near future, at least the cupboard isn't bare. They just locked up QB Brock Purdy through 2030 and coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch aren't going anywhere, anytime soon. So that's a good start, considering they've been to two NFC Championship Games and a Super Bowl in the past four years. Clearly, they've got some work to do with the cast surrounding Purdy, but the Lynch-Shanahan tandem has been pretty good at roster building over their eight years together. Their current project is just starting as their core begins to age — especially on offense. But they've built up a lot of trust over the years. They could have as many as five under-25 starters on defense this year, so that'll be a tell as to how things are going. Here's the big lesson from the Patriots dynasty (and really, the Chiefs dynasty, too): find a great coach, a great quarterback and it's easy to figure out the rest. Well, the Patriots aren't sure if they've found greatness yet, but they're at least on the right track with Mike Vrabel and second-year QB Drake Maye. Vrabel is a terrific coach who'll restore some much-needed professionalism over the next few years, and based on Maye's rookie year, they have a chance to win a lot of games together. General manager Eliot Wolf can help them figure out the rest. And he's already started with young studs like CB Christian Gonzalez and OT Will Campbell, and some young receivers from the last two drafts who have shown some promise, too. And best of all, this franchise won't have the shadow of the Bill Belichick/Tom Brady Era looming over them anymore. Too much time has passed. This is a little bit of a leap of faith, because the Broncos aren't loaded with 25-and-under talent, and no one is sure if Sean Payton, at age 61, is planning to be in Denver long term. But what gets them this high is the impressive work that GM George Paton and Payton did to quickly turn the franchise around, despite the disastrous contract they gave QB Russell Wilson two years ago. They appear to have quickly found a franchise quarterback in Bo Nix while also building a top-10 defense. Nix is only 25 and so are CB Patrick Surtain and edge rusher Nik Bonitto, but the Broncos might have to do a little more building to still be on the rise in five years. As long as Payton doesn't quit, though, and as long as Nix is everything he showed he was as a rookie, the Broncos should be just fine. This is a maddening franchise to figure out because it has a lot of the personnel pieces in place for long-term success — particularly Joe Burrow, who is easily one of the most talented quarterbacks in the NFL. But there's just no way to trust this organization. Just look at how the Bengals handled the Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart holdouts this offseason. And sure, while they are notoriously cheap, they did re-sign WRs Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, but both will need new deals before 2030 to stick around. With Dick Tobin running the front office, it's hard to have faith the Bengals will do what it takes to have staying power in the standings. They also might need to eventually move on from Zac Taylor, too. But as long as they have Burrow locked in, they'll always be at least hovering around the top 10. They went all-in on the Tom Brady era to get their Super Bowl championship, and everyone braced for a big collapse afterward. The fact that it never happened, and that they're a Super Bowl contender again, is a testament to GM Jason Licht & Co.'s eye for talent. It also helps that the chance they took on QB Baker Mayfield paid off, as he became the player he was always supposed to be. The Bucs now need to re-sign him, and he'll be 35 in 2030, but there's no reason to think he'll slow down. And they've got a nice array of young talent to grow, including RB Bucky Irving, and WRs Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan. The biggest question is with the coaching staff. They have turned over a lot of offensive coordinators, and Todd Bowles' record is mediocre. There's the potential for some change there if they don't make noise in the playoffs in the next few years. After too many years of being mired in mediocrity, despite sometimes having the talent to be more, they look to have finally taken steps in the right direction with the hiring of coach Jim Harbaugh — a proven winner everywhere he's gone. But how long will he stay? He did last nine years at Michigan, but before that only four years each with the 49ers and at Stanford. He's 61 now, but it seems likely he'll hang around to try to become just the fourth football coach in history to win both an NCAA championship and a Super Bowl. And he should still have the talent to do it by 2030. Justin Herbert has all the tools and will only be 32 then. Plus, the Chargers boast impressive young players like OT Joe Alt and WRs Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston. There's really no question that Harbaugh will build them into a winner and perennial contender. The only mystery is whether he can lead the Chargers to a title. In the last 33 years, since Mike Holmgren and Brett Favre first took over Green Bay in 1992, the Packers have had just five losing seasons. And no organization in history has been better at seamlessly running through franchise quarterbacks from Favre to Aaron Rodgers to their most recent one, Jordan Love. He'll only be 32 in five years, and almost certainly playing on a new contract. And there should be no doubt about GM Brian Gutekunst's ability to surround him with talent, or with Matt LaFleur's ability to coach it. Yes, the Packers have historically had trouble taking the next steps to becoming a championship-level team. But they will almost certainly remain close. And they have a nice stable of young talent to grow their franchise, including some intriguing potential on defense and promising receivers like Romeo Doubs and Jayden Reed. As long as LaFleur and Love are there, they'll be good for many more years. Maybe at some point they'll even be great. When Josh Harris bought the franchise and flushed out Dan Snyder, it really did usher in a new era in Washington. They've got a great GM (Adam Peters) in place with a terrific head coach (Dan Quinn) and a quarterback (Jayden Daniels) who exceeded all expectations as a rookie. They rebuilt this franchise so quickly — the NFC Championship Game in Year 1 — it would be foolish to think it wasn't just the beginning. Daniels is obviously the linchpin to the Commanders' future, and it sure looks like they boast the best of a star-studded QB class. But they've also got young offensive linemen in place, young weapons like WR Luke McCaffrey and TE Ben Sinnott, and young defenders with potential like CB Mike Sainristil and DT Johnny Newton. Add in Peters' masterful work with the salary cap, and the strong core in Washington could turn this former laughingstock into a league power very quickly. OK, the Chiefs might deserve to be a little higher on this list. The problem with projecting their future, though, is that the NFL has been on retirement watch with head coach Andy Reid for several years. Will he still be on the sidelines in 2030 at age 72? If the answer is yes, put the Chiefs at No. 1 or 2, because they'll still have QB Patrick Mahomes (who'll be 35), and a great front office that has made this a model franchise. If it's no … well, there are plenty of examples to show how hard it is to replace a coaching legend. A small step back from their dynasty era would probably be inevitable. They do have some young talent to keep their championship train running — WR Xavier Worthy, CB Trent McDuffie, edge George Karlaftis to name a few — but their elite standing is really about the remarkable tandem of the QB and the coach. Their incredibly durable, talented QB, Josh Allen, will be 34 in 2030 and still playing under his current contract. He'll probably have more MVP trophies on his shelf, too. And GM Brandon Beane isn't going anywhere since he's the architect of the most successful Bills era since Bill Polian built the team that lost four straight Super Bowls in the early 1990s. Sean McDermott probably has a long lease on the coach's office, but that isn't a lock. Even with seven trips to the playoffs in eight years, don't rule out a change if he doesn't get this team to the Super Bowl in the next couple of seasons. Even with a coaching change, though, the expectations would remain that high. That's Mostly because of Allen, but the Bills do have some young defensive players in their core, such as newly re-signed RB James Cook and edge rusher Greg Rousseau. They have been a model of stability since they hired John Harbaugh in 2008, and there's no reason to think that's going to change. Yes, he's already been their coach for 17 years, but there's no indication he won't still be roaming their sidelines in five years at age 67. They obviously have a stable front office behind GM Eric DeCosta, a Ravens lifer in his 11th season. And while they will have to deal with Lamar Jackson's contract after next season, he'll only be 33 and probably still just as dangerous in five years. They'll have to replace some key pieces in the next few years, like RB Derrick Henry, but the Ravens do a good job of reloading on the fly. They also currently have seven former first-round picks on defense — four of whom are 26 or under. Some of them will be a part of their future defensive core. After decades of dysfunction, it's crazy to think the next five years could be a Golden Age in Detroit. Clearly, the Lions got the right people in place with GM Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell. And QB Jared Goff, who still somehow remains incredibly underrated, will only be 35 when the 2030 season begins. Detroit is also loaded with young talent: DE Aidan Hutchinson, OT Penei Sewell, RB Jahmyr Gibbs, CB Terrion Arnold, WRs Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, and TE Sam LaPorta, to name a few. Honestly, the Lions' biggest problem is going to be that there's just no way they can keep them all. But they'll obviously keep enough of them to maintain a strong base. That blockbuster Deshaun Watson trade in 2022 has a chance to set up the Texans the way the Herschel Walker trade once jump-started the Cowboys dynasty. Maybe they won't reach the same Super Bowl heights so quickly, but GM Nick Caserio is building a power down there, and he seems to have the perfect coach in DeMeco Ryans to put it all together. They've clearly got the quarterback in C.J. Stroud, who is still only 23. Add in young talent like edge rusher Will Anderson and cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., and with good health and a little luck, the Texans have a chance to crack the small group of elite teams in the AFC. The last decade has shown the Eagles to be right up there with the Chiefs as the best organization in football, and as long as their 50-year-old GM Howie Roseman wants to keep working, that's not going to change. They also have long-term stability with a Super Bowl-winning coach in Nick Sirianni. And while they would still have to re-sign QB Jalen Hurts sometime in the next four years, he'll only be 32 in 2030 — so, right in his prime. What puts Philly over the top, though, is the fact that Roseman has turned the club into a conveyor belt of young talent. The Eagles will have to reload the offensive line, but they always do. And they are loaded with young talent on defense, like DT Jalen Carter and CBs Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. The offense is starting to age, but does anyone want to bet against Roseman remedying that in the next few years? Ralph Vacchiano is an NFL Reporter for FOX Sports. He spent six years covering the Giants and Jets for SNY TV in New York, and before that, 16 years covering the Giants and the NFL for the New York Daily News. Follow him on Twitter at @RalphVacchiano. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.
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NFL Power Rankings: What Teams are Best Positioned to Win in 5 Years?
National Football League NFL Power Rankings: What Teams are Best Positioned to Win in 5 Years? Published Aug. 19, 2025 8:00 a.m. ET share facebook x reddit link Five years ago, the Cleveland Browns won 11 games and made the playoffs. The New Orleans Saints won 12 and won the NFC South. The Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions finished dead last in their respective divisions. Looking back, it feels like it was the NFL's version of The Upside Down. That's how fast things change in this league. So imagine how different things will look five years from now. On second thought, don't imagine. FOX Sports has that covered with a look into our crystal ball. We know exactly how the NFL's 32 teams — assuming there's still only 32 — will look five years in the future, even if we're not quite sure where Arch Manning and Aaron Rodgers will be playing by then. And we figured it out scientifically, basing our 2030 NFL Power Rankings on five key pillars of NFL success: Quarterback: Nothing was more important than being able to project that a team will still have its franchise quarterback in place, and in his prime by 2030. Head coach: Do they have a coach that could still be around in five years, or are they likely headed toward a change? Management team: Stability in the front office matters, because a GM change can upend an entire franchise philosophy. Of course, competency in the front office matters, too. Talent on rookie deals: Having young stars/starters now doesn't guarantee they'll all be with the team in five years, but at least they give their club some potential building blocks to possibly re-sign down the road. Franchise history: Some franchises simply can't get out of their own way. It could be karma or curses, though sometimes it's just bad ownership — like being too cheap with players or too quick to blow everything up. (One thing that wasn't considered: the salary cap. There is just no way to reasonably project where the cap will be in 2030, as revenues continue to skyrocket and with a new labor deal expected sometime before the 2030 season begins.) ADVERTISEMENT Obviously, there are still a lot of unknowns. The vaunted quarterback class of 2026 could have a huge impact on this order. And if teams like the Atlanta Falcons (Michael Penix Jr.), Tennessee Titans (Cam Ward) and New York Giants (Jaxson Dart) really did hit on their new quarterbacks of the future, they could take big leaps too. And don't forget that Bill Belichick's contract at North Carolina expires after the 2029 season. He'll only be 78! Until then, we can only consider the evidence of things seen. And based on that, here's how FOX Sports projects the NFL's 32 teams will rank heading into the 2030 season. There was no doubt that this was the least attractive and hardest head coaching job available last offseason, so best of luck to Kellen Moore, who might need a few years to figure this out. His biggest job will be finding a quarterback. He knew Derek Carr wasn't his long-term answer even before he retired, but is anyone sure that soon-to-be-26-year-old rookie Tyler Shough is the answer? After drafting him in the second round (40th overall), the Saints might spend a couple of years finding out, though if they're bad enough this year, there is a vaunted QB class waiting for them in the 2026 draft. Just as problematic is the lack of young talent on their aging roster. If they can keep WR Chris Olave that would help, but he'll be very expensive. Same for DT Bryan Bresee and CB Kool-Aid McKinstry. Of course, Moore has to find a way to make his team attractive enough that they want to stay. And GM Mickey Loomis, entering his 24th season and already 69 years old, has to do a better job of building through the draft. His record on that isn't great since Sean Payton left town 3.5 years ago. Change is coming to Indianapolis, and it's hard to see a way for anyone to avoid it. There was a lot of talk that it was about to happen last offseason, but the franchise decided instead to stand pat. There is obviously some uncertainty after the passing of owner Jim Irsay. But the status of both GM Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen was shaky before that, after the last few mediocre years. What really hurts the Colts is their quarterback mess. Anthony Richardson, the fourth overall pick of the 2023 draft, hasn't been anything close to what they envisioned. Now he's being pushed by Daniel Jones, the failed franchise QB of the Giants. In other words, expect them to be searching for a new franchise quarterback in the near future. They do have some interesting young players on the roster, but none who have really done anything yet, outside of maybe CB Jaylon Jones and S Nick Cross. But if a new regime takes over in the next year or two, they're going to blow everything up. Again. They mortgaged a lot of their future to acquire QB Deshaun Watson, and when that predictably blew up, they were left with quite a mess that they somehow keep managing to make worse. Whether it's on GM Andrew Berry or owner interference from Jimmy Haslam, it doesn't really matter. And that's a shame for Kevin Stefanski, who still remains a well-regarded head coach around the league. Now, on the bright side, they did seemingly start rebuilding with five draft picks in the first 100 this year. But that's really the extent of the good news. They don't have a lot of young talent. In fact, their best players — edge Myles Garrett and CB Denzel Ward — will be in their mid-30s in 2030. And while they probably will have sorted out their self-created, Dillon Gabriel-Kenny Pickett-Shedeur Sanders quarterback mess by then — probably — the odds of it ending well for them aren't high. Until they find a QB — one QB — and stop making unforced errors, they've got a residency in the NFL's Bottom Five. They built one of the fastest teams in the NFL, but that speed doesn't actually seem to be getting them anywhere. The promise of two straight trips to the playoffs under Mike McDaniels evaporated with two first-round losses and last year's 8-9 disappointment. And GM Chris Grier seems squarely on the hot seat after just five winning seasons and three playoff berths in nine years. They even have questions at quarterback with Tua Tagovailoa, who'll be 32 in 2030. But he'd need a new deal to stay past 2028, and with his injury and concussion history, plus his on-field performance, would a new Dolphins regime be willing to invest in him? That's hard to see. What's not hard to see is this franchise blowing it all up in the next year or two, especially if they fall short of the playoffs this season. And what will the next regime inherit? One of the oldest teams in the NFL. Outside of RB De'Von Achane and edge Chop Robinson, what young talent do they really have? They are an odd franchise to try and decipher, both for the short and long term. They certainly don't look like a short-term winner. And long term … well, Pete Carroll will be 79 in 2030 and their current QB, Geno Smith, will be 39, so the odds are pretty good of a franchise reset long before then. Maybe new GM John Spytek is the right guy to run things, and maybe Tom Brady's influence will really help. But it's hard to count on stability under the unpredictable Marc Davis. On the bright side, there's some good, young talent like TE Brock Bowers and RB Ashton Jeanty. Even Maxx Crosby would only be 33 then, though his current megadeal would have to be extended. But who knows who'll be running the show in Vegas by then? They have put absolutely everything into winning with QB Aaron Rodgers this year, but even he's not crazy enough to believe he'll still be playing in 2030 at age 46 … right? Well, his crazy plans aside, the bigger question for the Steelers is: Will Mike Tomlin still be around? The Steelers, of course, are the NFL's model of stability with just three head coaches in the past 56 years, so he's not getting fired anytime soon. But he is entering his 19th season, and it has to be frustrating that he hasn't won a playoff game in nine years. He's only 53, though, so project his absence at your peril. And given the Steelers' history of stability, GM Omar Khan will likely be there a while, too. But they are really, really built to win right now, though. Whatever happens in 2025, they are looking at a big reset in the next couple of years. And keep in mind, they have absolutely no idea who their post-Rodgers quarterback is going to be. That is a very big problem. Whatever promise you think the Panthers have has to be tempered by this sobering fact: Since David Tepper bought the team seven years ago, they have cycled through three general managers and seven head coaches. They've had 10 different starting quarterbacks in that time, too. Now, maybe they're really on to something with GM Dan Morgan, coach Dave Canales and QB Bryce Young. Maybe. But they were 5-12 last season, and you really have to squint to see Young's progress. Plus, never forget that Tepper's patience has proven to be notoriously low. They do have some interesting young talent, but none that has really accomplished much yet outside of CB Jaycee Horn. Few teams have been better over the past few years at accumulating young talent. They can't keep them all until 2030, but their list of promising players on rookie deals includes WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, CB Devon Witherspoon, DT Byron Murphy, RBs Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet, T Charles Cross and edge Derick Hall. So, why aren't they higher on this list? It's because nothing in the NFL is more important than the quarterback. So if you believe Sam Darnold will be what he was for most of last year in Minnesota, and he'll still be doing it at age 33, then vault them up the list. More likely, by then, they'll have given rookie Jalen Milroe a shot. And maybe he'll be good. But until he proves that, he was still the fourth quarterback taken in what was generally regarded as a poor quarterback class, and went late in the third round. That doesn't preclude him from being elite, but it makes it hard to forecast greatness. GM John Schneider clearly has an eye for talent, though, and coach Mike Macdonald got off to a good start last year. If they get the QB spot right, this ranking will prove to be way too low. They are loaded with promising young talent, they feel like they've got a smart, young GM in place, and their new head coach is serious about building a winning culture. Please, stop me when you've heard all this before. What's different about the Jets' attempted reset this time around? It's hard to say. They are loaded with youth. WR Garrett Wilson and CB Sauce Gardner are both 25. They have three starting linemen under 25. Running backs Breece Hall and Braelon Allen are both under 25. Heck, even the Williams brothers (DT Quinnen and LB Quincy) are 28 and 27 and could have long-term futures in New York. So yeah, they've got the young pieces. The early reviews on GM Darren Mougey are positive. Everyone seems to love the fire and smarts of new coach Aaron Glenn. But, as always, this puzzle is missing the biggest piece. They've banked this season, and maybe next, on 26-year-old QB Justin Fields, who almost certainly isn't the long-term answer for them, which means they've got to find a franchise QB and develop him sometime in the next couple of years. And history shows that rarely goes well for the Jets. Drafting a QB No. 1 overall always feels like a reset for a franchise and gives them a promising outlook five years down the road. But while the reviews on Cam Ward are generally good, he's also considered a level below most of the top QBs drafted the year before. Also, another reset may be looming. When new GM Mike Borgonzi was hired in January, there were a lot of rumors that he might quickly move on from coach Brian Callahan. He didn't, but if Ward struggles this season, the former Chiefs executive will surely look elsewhere. They do have youth on the offensive line in front of Ward, which is smart. But this team is still an odd mix of veterans brought in to help stabilize things and unproven young players with potential. So the outlook of the early stages of the Ward era is hopeful, but hazy. This will be a very telling season for Kyler Murray, because after two injury-plagued seasons, he bounced back nicely last year. Now, nearly three years removed from his torn ACL, he should be even better. And that's big for him because he's signed through 2028, when he'll turn 33, and it might take some big years to convince the Cardinals to give him a new deal and keep him through 2030 and beyond. His presence in five years is obviously important, because otherwise the Cards will be in transition. General manager Monti Ossenfort has helped build a young core of talent, with some high draft picks over the last couple of years. WR Marvin Harrison Jr. obviously stands out, but they have a promising trio of corners too (Garrett Williams, Max Melton and rookie Will Johnson). A strong season by Murray could do wonders for the future of Jonathan Gannon, too, since he's only 12-22 in his first two years as head coach. There'll be pressure on him to win this season, too. After seven straight losing seasons, hopes are high in Atlanta that the Falcons are finally on the cusp of winning again. The organization definitely has some promising young talent. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., RB Bijan Robinson, WR Drake London, CB A.J. Terrell and potentially the two edge rushers they drafted in the first round in April (Jalon Walker, James Pearce Jr.) could make for a nice core if they stick around. But Penix's potential is unclear, even after three decent starts at the end of last season, and there are questions about his accuracy. Also, do the Falcons have the right coaching staff to develop him? Raheem Morris, entering his second season, is certainly well respected, but he's had one winning season in five years as a head coach. With a GM, Terry Fontenot, who has presided over four losing seasons and was responsible for the Kirk Cousins contract fiasco, this is another franchise that could be looking at short-term change if things don't go well as soon as this year. For the first time in a long time, the future looks bright in New York. GM Joe Schoen has re-shaped the franchise and stacked it with young talent like WR Malik Nabers, edge rushers Kayvon Thibodeaux and Abdul Carter, and RB Tyrone Tracy. Even DT Dexter Lawrence and edge rusher Brian Burns are only 27, though they'd need new deals before 2030. And yes, they do have a quarterback of the future in Jaxson Dart, though it's hard to even guess on his potential until he throws his first NFL pass. But the pieces are there if Dart is the right guy. The one big problem about their future: Coach Brian Daboll might need to win this year to avoid being fired, especially since John Mara hasn't been very patient with coaches over the past decade. If he gives Daboll some more time, they could be on to something. But without a turnaround in 2025, more change likely looms for this franchise. Laugh at them if you want, but they do have a pretty deep roster of young talent. They've built a young line with potential, including four starters under 25. Even stars like WR CeeDee Lamb and edge rusher Micah Parsons are only 26. The big question for the future will be their QB, though. Dak Prescott will be 37 in 2030, but more importantly, he's only signed through 2028. Would the Cowboys really commit to another long-term deal with him if he hasn't at least gotten them to a Super Bowl by then? More likely, they'll be beginning the transition to whoever is next. Also, keep in mind, no one is sure that they have their guy in new coach Brian Schottenheimer yet. And Jerry Jones will be 87 in five years. Whether he's still actively in charge, or whether it's all being run by his son, Stephen, could have a huge impact on the direction of this franchise in both the long and short term. Sean McVay is only 39 years old, but few around the NFL think he'll be coaching into his 50s — not after he's already flirted with retirement once. If he sticks around, he'll have some rebuilding to do over the next five years, especially with QB Matthew Stafford likely in his final season or two. The good news is GM Les Snead has been able to find some young talent, like WR Puka Nacua, RB Kyren Williams and edge rusher Jared Verse — no small feat considering his habit of trading away high draft picks. He's also proven to be aggressive about getting the players McVay needs. So they won't fade until oblivion in the next few years. But finding that next QB will really be key. They have a very strong management-coach team in place with Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell. And it is very much in their favor that O'Connell has proven to be something of a quarterback whisperer, able to get the best out of just about anyone. His current quarterback, though, is mostly an unknown. J.J. McCarthy missed all of last season with an injury, so this will essentially be his rookie season. The Vikings do have other young stars and building blocks, like WRs Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, plus tackle Christian Darrisaw. The defense is vet-heavy and will need to be reset. But their future is really all about McCarthy. If O'Connell works his magic with him, Adofo-Mensah will find enough talent to keep Minnesota in regular contention. They are a great example of the unpredictability of the NFL. Three years ago, it looked like they had the coach, the QB, a stable of young talent and were on their way, and probably would have ranked high on any futures list. Now? Well, they do still have a lot of promise in QB Trevor Lawrence, who'll still only be 30 in five years. And they still have an impressive array of young talent in players like WR Brian Thomas Jr., edge rusher Travon Walker, RB Tank Bigsby, and, of course, WR/CB Travis Hunter. It's also generally a positive sign that GM Trent Baalke was replaced, albeit with untested 34-year-old James Gladstone. But is Liam Coen really the answer at head coach? And is Lawrence the QB they always thought he would be? The answers to both those questions are to be determined. But at least there's potential for the Jaguars to be a lot higher on this list. Of course, there's the potential for this to all blow up in a few years, too. They are getting the benefit of the doubt here that they are headed in the right direction, because if they're not, they are looking at a restart sometime in the next two years. General manager Ryan Poles' teams have been pretty terrible for his three seasons, but getting former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as his new coach was a coup. Johnson might be more likely than anyone to help last year's No. 1 overall pick, QB Caleb Williams, reach his full potential. If that happens, the Bears could be on a quick ascent. They also have some potential young building blocks around Williams, too, with WR Rome Odunze, edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo and rookie tight end Colston Loveland. So if they do have to reset with a new GM in the near future, at least the cupboard isn't bare. They just locked up QB Brock Purdy through 2030 and coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch aren't going anywhere, anytime soon. So that's a good start, considering they've been to two NFC Championship Games and a Super Bowl in the past four years. Clearly, they've got some work to do with the cast surrounding Purdy, but the Lynch-Shanahan tandem has been pretty good at roster building over their eight years together. Their current project is just starting as their core begins to age — especially on offense. But they've built up a lot of trust over the years. They could have as many as five under-25 starters on defense this year, so that'll be a tell as to how things are going. Here's the big lesson from the Patriots dynasty (and really, the Chiefs dynasty, too): find a great coach, a great quarterback and it's easy to figure out the rest. Well, the Patriots aren't sure if they've found greatness yet, but they're at least on the right track with Mike Vrabel and second-year QB Drake Maye. Vrabel is a terrific coach who'll restore some much-needed professionalism over the next few years, and based on Maye's rookie year, they have a chance to win a lot of games together. General manager Eliot Wolf can help them figure out the rest. And he's already started with young studs like CB Christian Gonzalez and OT Will Campbell, and some young receivers from the last two drafts who have shown some promise, too. And best of all, this franchise won't have the shadow of the Bill Belichick/Tom Brady Era looming over them anymore. Too much time has passed. This is a little bit of a leap of faith, because the Broncos aren't loaded with 25-and-under talent, and no one is sure if Sean Payton, at age 61, is planning to be in Denver long term. But what gets them this high is the impressive work that GM George Paton and Payton did to quickly turn the franchise around, despite the disastrous contract they gave QB Russell Wilson two years ago. They appear to have quickly found a franchise quarterback in Bo Nix while also building a top-10 defense. Nix is only 25 and so are CB Patrick Surtain and edge rusher Nik Bonitto, but the Broncos might have to do a little more building to still be on the rise in five years. As long as Payton doesn't quit, though, and as long as Nix is everything he showed he was as a rookie, the Broncos should be just fine. This is a maddening franchise to figure out because it has a lot of the personnel pieces in place for long-term success — particularly Joe Burrow, who is easily one of the most talented quarterbacks in the NFL. But there's just no way to trust this organization. Just look at how the Bengals handled the Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart holdouts this offseason. And sure, while they are notoriously cheap, they did re-sign WRs Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, but both will need new deals before 2030 to stick around. With Dick Tobin running the front office, it's hard to have faith the Bengals will do what it takes to have staying power in the standings. They also might need to eventually move on from Zac Taylor, too. But as long as they have Burrow locked in, they'll always be at least hovering around the top 10. They went all-in on the Tom Brady era to get their Super Bowl championship, and everyone braced for a big collapse afterward. The fact that it never happened, and that they're a Super Bowl contender again, is a testament to GM Jason Licht & Co.'s eye for talent. It also helps that the chance they took on QB Baker Mayfield paid off, as he became the player he was always supposed to be. The Bucs now need to re-sign him, and he'll be 35 in 2030, but there's no reason to think he'll slow down. And they've got a nice array of young talent to grow, including RB Bucky Irving, and WRs Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan. The biggest question is with the coaching staff. They have turned over a lot of offensive coordinators, and Todd Bowles' record is mediocre. There's the potential for some change there if they don't make noise in the playoffs in the next few years. After too many years of being mired in mediocrity, despite sometimes having the talent to be more, they look to have finally taken steps in the right direction with the hiring of coach Jim Harbaugh — a proven winner everywhere he's gone. But how long will he stay? He did last nine years at Michigan, but before that only four years each with the 49ers and at Stanford. He's 61 now, but it seems likely he'll hang around to try to become just the fourth football coach in history to win both an NCAA championship and a Super Bowl. And he should still have the talent to do it by 2030. Justin Herbert has all the tools and will only be 32 then. Plus, the Chargers boast impressive young players like OT Joe Alt and WRs Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston. There's really no question that Harbaugh will build them into a winner and perennial contender. The only mystery is whether he can lead the Chargers to a title. In the last 33 years, since Mike Holmgren and Brett Favre first took over Green Bay in 1992, the Packers have had just five losing seasons. And no organization in history has been better at seamlessly running through franchise quarterbacks from Favre to Aaron Rodgers to their most recent one, Jordan Love. He'll only be 32 in five years, and almost certainly playing on a new contract. And there should be no doubt about GM Brian Gutekunst's ability to surround him with talent, or with Matt LaFleur's ability to coach it. Yes, the Packers have historically had trouble taking the next steps to becoming a championship-level team. But they will almost certainly remain close. And they have a nice stable of young talent to grow their franchise, including some intriguing potential on defense and promising receivers like Romeo Doubs and Jayden Reed. As long as LaFleur and Love are there, they'll be good for many more years. Maybe at some point they'll even be great. When Josh Harris bought the franchise and flushed out Dan Snyder, it really did usher in a new era in Washington. They've got a great GM (Adam Peters) in place with a terrific head coach (Dan Quinn) and a quarterback (Jayden Daniels) who exceeded all expectations as a rookie. They rebuilt this franchise so quickly — the NFC Championship Game in Year 1 — it would be foolish to think it wasn't just the beginning. Daniels is obviously the linchpin to the Commanders' future, and it sure looks like they boast the best of a star-studded QB class. But they've also got young offensive linemen in place, young weapons like WR Luke McCaffrey and TE Ben Sinnott, and young defenders with potential like CB Mike Sainristil and DT Johnny Newton. Add in Peters' masterful work with the salary cap, and the strong core in Washington could turn this former laughingstock into a league power very quickly. OK, the Chiefs might deserve to be a little higher on this list. The problem with projecting their future, though, is that the NFL has been on retirement watch with head coach Andy Reid for several years. Will he still be on the sidelines in 2030 at age 72? If the answer is yes, put the Chiefs at No. 1 or 2, because they'll still have QB Patrick Mahomes (who'll be 35), and a great front office that has made this a model franchise. If it's no … well, there are plenty of examples to show how hard it is to replace a coaching legend. A small step back from their dynasty era would probably be inevitable. They do have some young talent to keep their championship train running — WR Xavier Worthy, CB Trent McDuffie, edge George Karlaftis to name a few — but their elite standing is really about the remarkable tandem of the QB and the coach. Their incredibly durable, talented QB, Josh Allen, will be 34 in 2030 and still playing under his current contract. He'll probably have more MVP trophies on his shelf, too. And GM Brandon Beane isn't going anywhere since he's the architect of the most successful Bills era since Bill Polian built the team that lost four straight Super Bowls in the early 1990s. Sean McDermott probably has a long lease on the coach's office, but that isn't a lock. Even with seven trips to the playoffs in eight years, don't rule out a change if he doesn't get this team to the Super Bowl in the next couple of seasons. Even with a coaching change, though, the expectations would remain that high. That's Mostly because of Allen, but the Bills do have some young defensive players in their core, such as newly re-signed RB James Cook and edge rusher Greg Rousseau. They have been a model of stability since they hired John Harbaugh in 2008, and there's no reason to think that's going to change. Yes, he's already been their coach for 17 years, but there's no indication he won't still be roaming their sidelines in five years at age 67. They obviously have a stable front office behind GM Eric DeCosta, a Ravens lifer in his 11th season. And while they will have to deal with Lamar Jackson's contract after next season, he'll only be 33 and probably still just as dangerous in five years. They'll have to replace some key pieces in the next few years, like RB Derrick Henry, but the Ravens do a good job of reloading on the fly. They also currently have seven former first-round picks on defense — four of whom are 26 or under. Some of them will be a part of their future defensive core. After decades of dysfunction, it's crazy to think the next five years could be a Golden Age in Detroit. Clearly, the Lions got the right people in place with GM Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell. And QB Jared Goff, who still somehow remains incredibly underrated, will only be 35 when the 2030 season begins. Detroit is also loaded with young talent: DE Aidan Hutchinson, OT Penei Sewell, RB Jahmyr Gibbs, CB Terrion Arnold, WRs Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, and TE Sam LaPorta, to name a few. Honestly, the Lions' biggest problem is going to be that there's just no way they can keep them all. But they'll obviously keep enough of them to maintain a strong base. That blockbuster Deshaun Watson trade in 2022 has a chance to set up the Texans the way the Herschel Walker trade once jump-started the Cowboys dynasty. Maybe they won't reach the same Super Bowl heights so quickly, but GM Nick Caserio is building a power down there, and he seems to have the perfect coach in DeMeco Ryans to put it all together. They've clearly got the quarterback in C.J. Stroud, who is still only 23. Add in young talent like edge rusher Will Anderson and cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., and with good health and a little luck, the Texans have a chance to crack the small group of elite teams in the AFC. The last decade has shown the Eagles to be right up there with the Chiefs as the best organization in football, and as long as their 50-year-old GM Howie Roseman wants to keep working, that's not going to change. They also have long-term stability with a Super Bowl-winning coach in Nick Sirianni. And while they would still have to re-sign QB Jalen Hurts sometime in the next four years, he'll only be 32 in 2030 — so, right in his prime. What puts Philly over the top, though, is the fact that Roseman has turned the club into a conveyor belt of young talent. The Eagles will have to reload the offensive line, but they always do. And they are loaded with young talent on defense, like DT Jalen Carter and CBs Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean. The offense is starting to age, but does anyone want to bet against Roseman remedying that in the next few years? Ralph Vacchiano is an NFL Reporter for FOX Sports. He spent six years covering the Giants and Jets for SNY TV in New York, and before that, 16 years covering the Giants and the NFL for the New York Daily News. Follow him on Twitter at @RalphVacchiano . Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily. What did you think of this story? share
Hypebeast
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Netflix and New Era Deliver Collaborative Headwear Collection
Summary Netflixhas teamed up withNew Erafor a series of collaborative headwear. Offering a total of six options, the collection is led by a duo of designs fromStranger ThingsandSquid Game— two of the streamer's most popular titles. TheStranger Things59FIFTYcap arrives as an all-black offering with root-like embroidery and logos on the front and side, while its black 9FORTY A-Frame edition sees a red, cursive New Era logo flipped over to represent The Upside Down. TheSquid Gameiterations feature the same headwear silhouettes. Its 59FIFTY model is a colorful offerings with embroidery that highlight iconic moments from the South Korean series. The 9FORTY is more simple, with a white and pink embroidery of theSquid Gamelogo in Hangul. Meanwhile, two Neflix-centric options arrive as 9TWENTY and 9FORTY A-Frame Tracker caps. The 9TWENTY highlights the classic Netflix logo in its signature red colorway, while its 9FORTY counterpart is built with black mesh and the 'N' embroidery on the side, a white front panel with the red Netflix insignia and a red visor. Check out the collection above. The Netflix x New Era collab is set to release July 8 via theNew Era webstore.
New Indian Express
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
'Stranger Things 5' set for three-part release, finale to come out on New Year's Eve
LOS ANGELES: Streaming service Netflix has announced that the fifth and final season of its smash hit series Stranger Things will debut later this year in three-parts. At its annual Tudum event, the streamer revealed that the first part of the final season will come out on November 26, followed by the second part on Christmas on December 25, and the series finale on New Year's Eve on December 31. Stranger Things, created by Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer, is set in the 1980s and takes a look at the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, where a secret government lab accidentally opens a door to a parallel dimension referred to as the The Upside Down. The series regulars returning to the final outing include Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Priah Ferguson, Brett Gelman, Cara Buono, and Jamie Campbell Bower.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Famous TV homes that really exist from Breaking Bad to Succession
Ever wished you could escape into the world of your favourite TV show? It's not impossible. While many movies and TV series are filmed on purpose-built sets, every now and then it's easier to shoot on location in a real home. From Harvey Specter's fabulous NYC apartment in Suits to the spectacular mansions of Succession, these real-life TV homes are full of surprises. Read on to step behind the scenes... Succession became one of the most acclaimed shows on TV, winning countless awards. Following the dysfunctional Roy family, owners of international media conglomerate Waystar RoyCo, the heirs, spouses and hangers-on battle it out to take the top spot from ailing patriarch Logan Roy (Brian Cox). Said to be loosely based on the lives of billionaire Rupert Murdoch's family, whose media empire includes The Times, Vice, Fox News and The Wall Street Journal, the series takes place in some of the most enviable properties imaginable. This impressive New York City penthouse in Pavillion A of the Woolworth Tower Residences might be more familiar as Kendall's war room, where several pivotal Season 3 Succession scenes were set. With over 67,000 square feet (6,224sqm) of living space and a duplex terrace, the lavish home also comes with access to a set of hotel-grade amenities including a saltwater lap pool, a jacuzzi and sauna, a billiards room, and private wine storage and wine-tasting facilities. The double-height living area boasts soaring 22-foot (7m) ceilings, a baby grand piano and a dramatic balcony accessed by a black wrought iron spiral staircase, which stands out starkly against the room's pale colour palette. This vast, open-plan living area served as a filming location for substantial portions of Season 3, and its ample proportions and floods of natural light from the skylights and wall of windows would have made filming a breeze. In addition to this combined living, dining and kitchen space, the apartment includes a formal dining room, an office, a media room, two bedrooms with ensuites and a master suite including a luxurious bathroom, breakfast bar and private terrace. The opulent penthouse was last on the market with Sotheby's International Realty for an eye-watering $23 million (£17.4m). It costs a pretty penny to live like the Roys! Stranger Things has been a cult classic since it hit Netflix back in 2016, drawing in millions of obsessed fans. The show follows a group of school friends who've uncovered secret government experiments and have to fight supernatural forces from The Upside Down. Many of the most iconic sets are actually real, including the first home that Joyce Byers (Winona Ryder) shares with her sons Jonathan (Charlie Heaton) and Will (Noah Schnapp). While Stranger Things is mostly based in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, the real Byers' house can be found in Fayetteville, Georgia. It hit the market at £246,000 ($314k) in September 2022 and was on sale for just one week. A savvy investor reportedly snapped up the property with sights set on transforming the film set into a Stranger Things-themed Airbnb. These reports have now come to fruition, and the unique and beloved property is now available as a holiday let. The remote, three-bedroom home sits on six acres (2.4ha) of land against a heavily wooded backdrop at the end of a somewhat spooky winding driveway. 149 Coastline Road was originally built in 1900, its clapboard structure hosting 1,846 square feet (171sqm) of living space inside… The former TV set, now a fully liveable home, comes complete with its iconic fairy light alphabet wall. According to TMZ, the money-minded new owner recreated the Byers' home for a truly immersive Stranger Things experience. Different parts of the house now resemble 'The Upside Down', while the outdoor areas have been transformed into other scenes from the show. First broadcast in 2008, Breaking Bad's unique storylines and gripping twists turned it into a cult phenomenon. The award-winning show followed chemistry teacher Walter White (Bryan Cranston), who, after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, finds an innovative yet illegal way to make some quick cash for his family. A decade and a half on, Breaking Bad remains the second-highest IMDB-rated TV show of all time. Fans of the show will remember the home of Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), Walt's partner in crime. In the show, Jesse used his newfound fortune to purchase his childhood home, and the property played host to numerous iconic scenes. While the basement was used as a temporary laboratory and holding pen for gangster Krazy-8, the hallway will be remembered for the now-infamous bathtub dissolving scene. In Albuquerque, New Mexico, where Breaking Bad was set, the Spanish Colonial revival house spans 3,500 square feet (325sqm) and has style as well as substance. Attractive period details decorate every room, including original wood floors, stone-framed doors and ornamental fireplaces. The family room, which featured heavily in the show, offers a stunning double-height ceiling decorated with exposed beams. The two-storey abode also features four bedrooms, a large kitchen, and two exterior porches. The makers of Breaking Bad are said to have initially used the interior of the house for shoots, before building an exact replica for any scenes that might have caused damage to the property (like Jesse's wild parties). This beautiful and historic abode was sold in 2015 for £1.3 million ($1.7m). The Golden Girls was a television smash throughout its seven-year run. The feel-good American sitcom starred Betty White, Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty as four mature women sharing a home in Miami, Florida. Yet in reality, the mid-century modern abode was actually in Los Angeles, California, and the real thing is almost too cool to be true. Though many of The Golden Girls interior scenes were shot in a studio, this beautiful house remains a key part of the show. Offering striking architecture and a slice of Hollywood history, this eye-catching home landed on the real estate market for the first time in 65 years in 2020, finally selling for £3.3 million ($4.2m). Inspired by mid-century Japanese and Hawaiian architecture, the property was custom-built in 1955 by the award-winning designers Johnson and Perkins. Thanks to a modern makeover, the interior is now every bit as dazzling as you might hope. The grand four-bedroom property is spacious and filled with natural light, thanks to floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, clerestory windows and ultra-high beamed ceilings. Expanses of glass also allow for a perfect transition between inside and out, while a natural colour palette and raw materials add to the home's organic mid-century aesthetic. Although it offers an open-plan layout, Japanese sliding shoji screens and built-in cabinetry subtly zone off each space. With a quarter-of-an-acre of land (0.1ha), the pad also comes with almost 3,000 square feet (279sqm) of inside space. There are four bedrooms and three bathrooms, as well as plenty of perfectly preserved period details. Key features include the rather eye-boggling turquoise and avocado kitchen and retro full-height brick fireplaces, which add to the home's charms. In the late 60s and early 70s, the world was obsessed with the dysfunctional set-up of one American family. The Brady Bunch ran on our TV screens for just five years, yet its legacy endures. In fact, in 2019, HGTV released A Very Brady Renovation, a show in which the original Brady kids joined the Property Brothers, Jonathan and Drew Scott, to recreate the iconic Brady Bunch house. The results, we're sure you'll agree, are fantastic. This classic mid-century modern in Studio City, California, was the setting for all the family drama in the classic American sitcom. An integral part of the show, the real-life house has been sold twice in the last 47 years. In 2018, it went for £2.8 million ($3.6m) and the Property Brothers were tasked with bringing it back to its former glory. Leaving no stone unturned, they renovated the house to an extraordinary level of detail, and the property is now a pop culture time capsule. The ambitious project is said to have taken 9,000 hours over six months. The Brady Bunch cast used their in-depth knowledge of the home's original design to refine every detail across its 2,477-square-foot (230sqm) interior. Work included recreating the 60s landscaped garden and decorating the exterior with its original beige paint. Inside, the team tackled the iconic living room and staircase, finding identical furnishings and making replicas of the show's horse statue and two-sided fireplace. The team also tackled the home's three bedrooms and their efforts can be seen most successfully in the girls' bedroom. Sickly sweet in baby pink, everything from the bedspreads to the kitsch wall decorations have been placed back in their original positions. Apparently, it's the second most photographed home in the USA, after the White House, and now the home is even more likely to attract Brady Bunch fans! Frequently soapy and salacious, Downton Abbey is a cult classic period drama with swoon-worthy production values. The hit show is set in the fictional Downton Abbey, a stately home in the Yorkshire countryside, and follows the lives of the Crawley family and their staff in the rapidly changing world of the early 19th century. While Downton itself may be fictional, the show was filmed in the very real Highclere Castle, which is every bit as spectacular as Director Julian Fellowes' creation. This Grade I-listed country house was built in 1679, and is set on a sprawling 5,000-acre (2,023ha) estate. Largely renovated in the 1840s in the Jacobean and Italianate styles, the home is the country seat of the real-life Earls of Carnarvon. Today, the house and grounds are open to the public for tours during the summer months, allowing fans to revel in the spectacular living, dining and sleeping quarters that so closely resemble the sets from the show. The opulent rooms feature spectacular coffered ceilings, marble fireplaces, magnificent chandeliers, and priceless works of art. It's all too easy to picture the cast of the show lounging in these plush surroundings. However, behind the scenes, a tremendous amount of work is constantly in progress to keep the ancient home in good condition. In the early 2000s, Highclere was in such a poor state of repair that 50 of its rooms were uninhabitable. Fortunately, the windfall brought in by Downton's filming and the subsequent surge of tourists has allowed for substantial repairs over the last decade. One of the most-streamed shows in the US in 2023, Suits is possibly most famous for featuring the not-yet Duchess of Sussex, a young Meghan Markle. However, the show is really a juicy legal drama, following the unlikely partnership of a top-flight partner in a New York law firm, Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) and his uneducated but savant-like associate (Patrick J. Adams). Many viewers will have found themselves drooling over Harvey Specter's sophisticated, industrial-style apartment, which many characters in the show joke is the only 'relationship' to which he has ever been able to commit. Fans of the show were thrilled when the sleek pad was listed for sale in 2022, but were likely equally shocked to learn that the apartment is actually located in the King West neighbourhood of Toronto, rather than New York City. While the interiors of the apartment in these listing photos definitely don't bare any resemblance to Harvey's minimalist style, the floor, counters and kitchen appliances should all be recognisable to fans of the show. Even the shelving units which famously held Harvey's beloved record collection are the same. With 3,000 square feet (279sqm) of inside living space and an additional 2,000 (186sqm) outside, including a heated pool, built-in barbecue and outdoor TV, it's not hard to imagine why this space was picked to stand in as the home of a high-flying NYC lawyer. The posh apartment was initially listed for $4,995,000 CAD ($3.7m USD/£2.9m), and ultimately sold for just below asking at $4,749,000 CAD ($3.5m USD/£2.7m). A beloved American sitcom which ran from 1987 to 1992, Full House follows a widowed father as he enlists his brother-in-law and childhood best friend to help raise his three daughters in their San Francisco townhouse. The wholesome family show was viewed by many as the natural successor to The Brady Bunch, and precipitated a 2016 Netflix spinoff, Fuller House. Chosen from many potential candidates, this 1882 Victorian home in San Francisco's Lower Pacific Heights was the scene of countless family antics. In 2016, years after the program had wrapped, its creator and former executive producer bought the property and restored its exterior to the way it had looked for the show, with light grey paint, white trim and a bright red front door. Predictably, the house immediately became a favourite photo spot for fans of the sitcom. The insides, however, could not be more different from the quintessentially 80s interiors augmented by the chaos of a growing family. Instead, the 3,728-square-foot (346sqm) home has had a slick 21st century makeover, including a reconfigured open floorplan, new skylights, wide-plank hardwood floors and freshly tiled modern bathrooms. Architect Richard Landry did take care to preserve period details, including its ornate mouldings and Corinthian columns. However, with blue cabinets, Calcutta Oro marble and Viking appliances, this was certainly not the kitchen that saw the early days of the careers of John Stamos and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen! A classic primetime soap, Dallas ran from 1978 to 1991, and followed the high-drama happenings of the Ewings, a wealthy but feuding family who owned an independent oil company and cattle ranch. The story kicks off with the marriage of Bobby and Pam Ewing, who, Romeo and Juliet style, hail from two warring families. The soap opera was set against the backdrop of an elegant estate in North Texas, which was highly influential in shifting Americans' views on Texans away from cowboys and hillbillies towards wealth, luxury and glamorous women. The 10,341-square-foot (961sqm) Georgian mansion where many of the show's scenes were shot dates to 1939 and sits nestled within 4.3 acres (1.7ha). The house boasts five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, as well as a formal living and dining area, a chef's kitchen with a dining area, a billiards room, a media room, a family room and a wet bar. These spaces all include meticulously preserved period details, including crown moulding, polished hardwood floors, statement central fireplaces and French windows. Outside, the home's grounds are equally lavish, equipped with an exercise building, pool, spa, tennis court, a creek-side terrace and firepit. The entire home was rebuilt and updated in 2003, so it no longer looks the way it did back in the days when it housed America's top-rated show, but it remains a glitzy piece of both Texas and cinematic history.
