Eagles Rank 4th After Super Bowl LIX Win

Following their victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, the Philadelphia Eagles surprisingly rank only fourth in ESPN’s early 2025 NFL power rankings, trailing the Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and Detroit Lions despite their championship win. The Arizona Cardinals, who finished 21st, are optimistic about improving their postseason prospects with significant cap space and draft picks. The New England Patriots, under new coach Mike Vrabel and rookie quarterback Drake Maye, rank 24th as they aim to rebuild after consecutive poor seasons, with hopes of using their cap space and draft position to strengthen the team. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, at 16th in the rankings, need to improve their defense to become serious Super Bowl contenders again. These rankings reflect the varying trajectories and challenges NFL teams face as they prepare for the 2025 season.