NFL Future Power Rankings: 2027-29 projections for 32 teams - ESPN

ESPN released its annual Future Power Rankings, projecting how all 32 NFL teams are positioned to perform across the 2027 through 2029 seasons rather than the upcoming 2026 campaign.
The rankings were compiled by a panel of ESPN experts—Louis Riddick, Aaron Schatz, Ben Solak, and Seth Walder—who graded each team on a 100-point scale ranging from A+ (elite) down to F (disastrous).
Teams were evaluated across four weighted categories: quarterback situation (20%), non-quarterback roster (30%), front office (25%), and coaching staff (25%), with the results averaged into an overall score.
The Seattle Seahawks topped the list with an overall score of 88.7, credited largely to head coach Mike Macdonald and his strong record of defensive player development.
Analysts framed Seattle as a potential defensive answer to the offensive-minded success of coaches like Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan, signaling optimism about the franchise's trajectory.
Alongside the numerical rankings, the panel offered reasons for optimism, concerns, key statistics, and bold predictions for each team's outlook over the three-year window, with the piece published August 17, 2026.