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Who has the best roster in the NFL? Reaching the playoffs nearly every year requires outstanding player development, with a general manager who understands where to find talent in both free agency and the NFL Draft. So, it should come as no surprise that the best NFL rosters are orchestrated by some of the best NFL general managers right now..
Let’s dive into our rankings of the best rosters in the NFL entering the season.
The Baltimore Ravens have the best NFL roster in 2025. It starts on offense with MVP candidates Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, both capable of taking over a game against even the best teams in football. They operate behind an excellent offensive line, with Jackson supported by a complementary group of pass-catchers in Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, DeAndre Hopkins, Mark Andrews, and Isaiah Likely. On defense, the Ravens have arguably the best secondary in the NFL and an excellent front seven. The three best rosters in the NFL are all close, but the edge goes to the club with a two-time MVP quarterback.
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The Philadelphia Eagles have the best roster in the NFC. Unsurprisingly, a team constructed by Howie Roseman boasts exceptional talent up front. Philadelphia is a factory for great offensive linemen, and the transition away from Jason Kelce last year highlighted that once again. It’s why we don’t have any real concern about Mekhi Becton’s departure. With the help of the offensive line, Jalen Hurts gets to pick his spots with Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert operating as great offensive weapons. Defensively, there are multiple players capable of earning an All-Pro selection (Jalen Carter, Zack Baun, Quinyon Mitchell, and Cooper DeJean) with quality starters around them. When it could be argued that the Super Bowl MVP might be the biggest ‘weakness’ on your roster, you’re a perennial Super Bowl contender.
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Those skeptical of this team reaching the heights it did last season don’t question the Detroit Lions roster. After all, Detroit went 15-2 with a +222 point differential despite being rocked by injuries. Now, Aidan Hutchinson, Marcus Davenport, Amik Robertson, and Alex Anzalone are healthy, and Alim McNeil is expected to return before November. The talent is there for Detroit to field the top-five defense it had when everyone was healthy, and the other side of the ball features arguably the best cast of offensive skill players in the NFL. The lone thing that pushes Detroit behind the Eagles and Ravens is the new-look interior offensive line of Christian Mahogany, Tate Ratledge, and Graham Glasgow. If we see one area of regression from this Lions roster in the fall, it’s coming from that trio.
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There’s no reason to think that the Denver Broncos don’t have a real shot...
