Pittsburgh Steelers

Quarterback: Mason Rudolph

Key Additions: WR DK Metcalf, DT Derrick Harmon, Rudolph

Key Departures: WR George Pickens, QB Russell Wilson, LT Dan Moore Jr.

Head Coach: Mike Tomlin

2024 Record: 10-7

The Steelers led the AFC North for most of the 2024 season before the Ravens overtook them late in the year. Pittsburgh ended on a five-game losing streak, including a Wild Card loss in Baltimore. Quarterback is still the biggest question in Pittsburgh, as Aaron Rodgers is rumored to be on his way but has yet to sign.

Cincinnati Bengals

Quarterback: Joe Burrow

Key Additions: DE Shemar Stewart, RB Samaje Perine

Key Departures: G Alex Cappa, DT Sheldon Rankins, DE Sam Hubbard (retired)

Head Coach: Zac Taylor

2024 Record: 9-8

The Bengals had one of the top offenses in the NFL last season but struggled on defense. Starting 0-3 proved too big of a hole as Cincinnati missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season. The Bengals' big move this offseason was extending star wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Star defensive end Trey Hendrickson is in a contract dispute and exploring a trade.

Cleveland Browns

Quarterback: Joe Flacco

Key Additions: DT Mason Graham, DT Maliek Collins, DE Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, Flacco

Key Departures: WR Elijah Moore, QB Jameis Winston, RB Nick Chubb

Head Coach: Kevin Stefanski

2024 Record: 3-14

The Browns have a major question at quarterback with veterans in Flacco and Kenny Pickett and rookies Dillon Gabriel (third round) and Shedeur Sanders (fifth round). However, Cleveland retained star pass rusher Myles Garrett with a four-year mega extension and the Browns defense projects to be ferocious once again. AFC North games against the Browns are always hardnosed.

New England Patriots

Quarterback: Drake Maye

Key Additions: T Will Campbell, WR Stefon Diggs, DT Milton Williams

Key Departures: DT Daniel Ekuale, K Joey Slye, CB Jonathan Jones

Head Coach: Mike Vrabel

2024 Record: 4-13

Vrabel is in his first season at the helm in New England and has an up-and-coming quarterback in Maye. The Patriots were big spenders in free agency, signing Diggs and Williams to lucrative contracts. New England could be on the rise.

New York Jets

Quarterback: Justin Fields

Key Additions: CB Brandon Stephens, T Armand Membou, Fields

Key Departures: QB Aaron Rodgers, WR Davante Adams, RT Morgan Moses

Head Coach: Aaron Glenn

2024 Record: 5-12

Glenn is entering his first season as the Jets retool their roster in the post-Rodgers era. The biggest question will be how Fields performs under center and if the offense can take a step forward.

Chicago Bears

Quarterback: Caleb Williams

Key Additions: C Drew Dalman, DT Grady Jarrett, G Joe Thuney, TE Colston Loveland

Key Departures: G Teven Jenkins, G Coleman Shelton, DE Darrell Taylor

Head Coach: Ben Johnson

2024 Record: 5-12

Johnson was the top coaching candidate this offseason and the former Lions offensive coordinator stayed in the NFC North with a young rising quarterback. As Williams enters Year 2, eyes will be on how the offense grows in 2025 with new weapons and a revamped offensive line.

Detroit Lions

Quarterback: Jared Goff

Key Additions: CB D.J. Reed, DT Roy Lopez, CB Avonte Maddox

Key Departures: CB Carlton Davis III, OLB Za'Darius Smith, G Kevin Zeitler, S Ifeatu Melifonwu

Head Coach: Dan Campbell

2024 Record: 15-2, Lost in Divisional Round

The Lions delt with defensive injuries throughout the 2024 season, and it caught up with them in the postseason. Detroit has one of the best rosters in the NFC and will be a good test for both squads when they face off.

Houston Texans

Quarterback: C.J. Stroud

Key Additions: T Cam Robinson, G Ed Ingram, G Laken Tomlinson, S C.J. Gardner-Johnson

Key Departures: T Laremy Tunsil, G Kenyon Green, S Eric Murray

Head Coach: DeMeco Ryans

2024 Record: 10-7, Lost in Divisional Round

The Ravens routed the Texans, 31-2, last season on Christmas and beat Houston twice in 2023. The Texans are revamping their offensive line this season and have a new play caller in Nick Caley.

Los Angeles Rams

Quarterback: Matthew Stafford

Key Additions: WR Davante Adams, DT Poona Ford, G Coleman Shelton

Key Departures: WR Cooper Kupp, LB Christian Rozeboom, DE Michael Hoecht

Head Coach: Sean McVay

2024 Record: 10-7, Lost in Divisional Round

The Rams gave the Super Bowl champion Eagles their closest game of the postseason last year and were able to retain Stafford this offseason. Los Angeles is a contender in the NFC and should prove to be a strong test for Baltimore.

Buffalo Bills

Quarterback: Josh Allen

Key Additions: DE Joey Bosa, WR Josh Palmer, DT Larry Ogunjobi

Key Departures: CB Kaiir Elam, WR Mack Hollins, P Sam Martin

Head Coach: Sean McDermott

2024 Record: 13-4, Lost in AFC Championship Game

The Ravens will look for revenge after last season's narrow loss in the Divisional Round. The Bills are again seen as a top contender in the AFC and this matchup could have huge seeding implications.

Miami Dolphins

Quarterback: Tua Tagovailoa

Key Additions: LB K.J. Britt, RB Alexander Mattison, DT Kenneth Grant

Key Departures: DT Calais Campbell, G Robert Hunt, S Jevon Holland, LB Andrew Van Ginkel

Head Coach: Mike McDaniel

2024 Record: 8-9

The Dolphins had a down season in 2024, missing the playoffs while questions surrounding their roster persist. It's still unknown if wide receiver Tyreek Hill and cornerback Jalen Ramsey will be in Miami next season, so by the time this game is played the Dolphins could look very different.

Green Bay Packers

Quarterback: Jordan Love

Key Additions: WR Matthew Golden, LB Isaiah Simmons, G Aaron Banks

Key Departures: CB Eric Stokes, C Josh Myers, DT T.J. Slaton

Head Coach: Matt LaFleur

2024 Record: 11-6, Lost in Wild Card Round

The Packers have a strong roster and one of the best head coaches in the NFL. They got a big boost from running back Josh Jacobs last season and used a first-round pick on a speedy wide receiver in Golden.

Minnesota Vikings

Quarterback: J.J. McCarthy

Key Additions: LB Eric Wilson, C Ryan Kelly, RB Jordan Mason

Key Departures: QB Sam Darnold, T Cam Robinson, S Cam Bynum

Head Coach: Kevin O'Connell

2024 Record: 14-3, Lost in Wild Card Round

The Vikings are kicking off the McCarthy era after moving on from Darnold. Minnesota had one of its best seasons in franchise history last year but a blowout loss in the Wild-Card Round put a damper on things.

Kanas City Chiefs

Quarterback: Patrick Mahomes

Key Additions: T Jaylon Moore, CB Kristian Fulton, DT Jerry Tillery

Key Departures: G Joe Thuney, S Justin Reid, DT Tershawn Wharton, WR DeAndre Hopkins

Head Coach: Andy Reid

2024 Record: 15-2, Lost Super Bowl LIX

The Chiefs are coming off a blowout loss to the Eagles in the Super Bowl and have more questions about their roster than in years past. Chiefs-Ravens will be a much-anticipated rematch after last year's game came down to an Isaiah Likely toe.