NFL Teams Overview
AFC Teams
AFC East
Buffalo Bills: Best current player: Josh Allen; Best past player: Jim Kelly; Best season: 2020 (AFC Championship appearance); : Known for a high-powered offense led by Allen’s strong arm.
Miami Dolphins: Best current player: Tyreek Hill; Best past player: Dan Marino; Best season: 1984 (15-1 record, Marino-led offense); : Explosive passing game and legacy of Marino’s precision.
New England Patriots: Best current player: Mac Jones; Best past player: Tom Brady; Best season: 2007 (16-0 regular season); : Dominated the NFL with strategic brilliance under Brady/Belichick.
New York Jets: Best current player: Aaron Rodgers; Best past player: Joe Namath; Best season: 1968 (Super Bowl III Champions); : Legendary underdog moment with Namath’s guaranteed victory.
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens: Best current player: Lamar Jackson; Best past player: Ray Lewis; Best season: 2012 (Super Bowl XLVII Champions); : Defensive powerhouse with Jackson’s dual-threat offense.
Cincinnati Bengals: Best current player: Joe Burrow; Best past player: Ken Anderson; Best season: 1981 (AFC Champions); : Burrow leading a revitalized franchise with precision passing.
Cleveland Browns: Best current player: Myles Garrett; Best past player: Jim Brown; Best season: 1964 (NFL Champions); : Dominated the league in the 1960s with Brown’s unmatched talent.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Best current player: T.J. Watt; Best past player: Terry Bradshaw; Best season: 1978 (Super Bowl XIII Champions); : Steel Curtain era defense combined with Bradshaw’s clutch play.
AFC South
Houston Texans: Best current player: Derek Stingley Jr.; Best past player: Andre Johnson; Best season: 2012 (9-7 record, playoff appearance); : Emerging talent with Stingley anchoring the defense.
Indianapolis Colts: Best current player: Anthony Richardson; Best past player: Peyton Manning; Best season: 2006 (Super Bowl XLI Champions); : Manning-led excellence combined with solid team strategy.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Best current player: Trevor Lawrence; Best past player: Tony Boselli; Best season: 1999 (AFC Championship appearance); : Lawrence brings fresh hope to a young, dynamic team.
Tennessee Titans: Best current player: Derrick Henry; Best past player: Steve McNair; Best season: 1999 (Super Bowl XXXIV appearance); : Power running game combined with clutch quarterback play.
AFC West
Denver Broncos: Best current player: Justin Simmons; Best past player: John Elway; Best season: 1998 (Super Bowl XXXIII Champions); : Elite quarterback play combined with strong defensive tradition.
Kansas City Chiefs: Best current player: Patrick Mahomes; Best past player: Len Dawson; Best season: 2019 (Super Bowl LIV Champions); : Dynamic offense and Mahomes’ unprecedented playmaking.
Las Vegas Raiders: Best current player: Maxx Crosby; Best past player: Marcus Allen; Best season: 1983 (Super Bowl XVIII Champions); : Raiders’ silver-and-black legacy of bold, hard-nosed football.
Los Angeles Chargers: Best current player: Justin Herbert; Best past player: LaDainian Tomlinson; Best season: 2006 (14-2 record, playoff run); : High-powered offense anchored by electric quarterback and running back.
NFC Teams
NFC East
Dallas Cowboys: Best current player: Micah Parsons; Best past player: Emmitt Smith; Best season: 1995 (Super Bowl XXX Champions); : “America’s Team” with a legacy of championships and star talent.
New York Giants: Best current player: Saquon Barkley; Best past player: Lawrence Taylor; Best season: 1986 (Super Bowl XXI Champions); : Fearsome defense paired with clutch offensive moments.
Philadelphia Eagles: Best current player: Jalen Hurts; Best past player: Reggie White; Best season: 2017 (Super Bowl LII Champions); : Innovative offense and dominant defense in a championship run.
Washington Commanders: Best current player: Terry McLaurin; Best past player: Darrell Green; Best season: 1991 (Super Bowl XXVI Champions); : Historic defensive excellence and consistent franchise identity.
NFC North
Chicago Bears: Best current player: Justin Fields; Best past player: Walter Payton; Best season: 1985 (Super Bowl XX Champions); : Legendary “Monsters of the Midway” defense with offensive brilliance.
Detroit Lions: Best current player: Aidan Hutchinson; Best past player: Barry Sanders; Best season: 1991 (12-4 record, playoff appearance); : Explosive running back talent and strong defensive presence.
Green Bay Packers: Best current player: Jordan Love; Best past player: Aaron Rodgers; Best season: 2010 (Super Bowl XLV Champions); : Legendary Lambeau Field legacy and elite quarterback play.
Minnesota Vikings: Best current player: Justin Jefferson; Best past player: Fran Tarkenton; Best season: 1969 (NFL Championship appearance); : High-flying offense and creative quarterback leadership.
NFC South
Atlanta Falcons: Best current player: Kyle Pitts; Best past player: Matt Ryan; Best season: 2016 (Super Bowl LI appearance); : Explosive aerial attack with memorable playoff moments.
Carolina Panthers: Best current player: DJ Moore; Best past player: Cam Newton; Best season: 2015 (Super Bowl 50 appearance); : Dynamic dual-threat quarterback with strong defensive presence.
New Orleans Saints: Best current player: Michael Thomas; Best past player: Drew Brees; Best season: 2009 (Super Bowl XLIV Champions); : Precision passing and elite offensive execution.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Best current player: Mike Evans; Best past player: Tom Brady; Best season: 2020 (Super Bowl LV Champions); : Brady-led resurgence and potent offense with championship pedigree.
NFC West
Arizona Cardinals: Best current player: Kyler Murray; Best past player: Larry Fitzgerald; Best season: 2008 (Super Bowl XLIII appearance); : Explosive passing game with dynamic playmakers.
Los Angeles Rams: Best current player: Puc Nacua; Best past player: Kurt Warner; Best season: 1999 (Super Bowl XXXIV Champions); : High-powered offense combined with elite defensive force.
San Francisco 49ers: Best current player: Nick Bosa; Best past player: Joe Montana; Best season: 1989 (Super Bowl XXIV Champions); : Dynasty era precision offense paired with fierce defense.
Seattle Seahawks: Best current player: Jaxon Smith-Njigba; Best past player: Russell Wilson; Best season: 2013 (Super Bowl XLVIII Champions); : Balanced offense and legendary defense with “Legion of Boom.”