Who's Bearing the Pressure on Each Team Heading into the Season

The 2025 NFL season is approaching, and with it the latest edition of the preseason Power Rankings, which, in addition to evaluating each franchise's performance, identify the players, coaches, and executives who will be under scrutiny. After absences, injuries, and trade moves, several teams will face a year filled with internal and external pressure.

At the top of the rankings are the Philadelphia Eagles, who, following their Super Bowl LIX title, are putting the pressure on offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, who is charged with maintaining the productivity of Jalen Hurts and company. The Kansas City Chiefs fall to second place, with wide receiver Rashee Rice in the spotlight after his inconsistency on and off the field. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills are placing the responsibility on Joey Bosa, a star signing who must justify his arrival.

Other notable examples include Jared Goff (Lions), who must make the final leap, and Mike Tomlin (Steelers), who is under fire for his lack of recent playoff victories. On the other hand, teams like the Giants, Browns, and Titans face greater organizational pressure, with their coaches and general managers at risk if results aren't forthcoming.

In conclusion, the 2025 season will not only be a test of talent on the field, but also a test of character for those who currently bear the weight of expectations.

In addition to our ranking from 1 to 32, which player or executive from each team is under the most pressure this season.

1. Philadelphia Eagles and the most pressured: Kevin Patullo, offensive coordinator

2. Kansas City Chiefs and the most pressured: Rashee Rice, wide receiver

3. Buffalo Bills and the most pressured: Joey Bosa, defensive end

4. Baltimore Ravens and the most pressured: Mark Andrews, tight end

5. Detroit Lions and the most pressured: Jared Goff, quarterback

6. Washington Commanders and the most pressured: Marshon Lattimore, cornerback

7. Green Bay Packers and the most pressured: Keisean Nixon, cornerback

8. Los Angeles Rams and the most pressured: Darious Williams, cornerback

9. Cincinnati Bengals and the most pressured: Zac Taylor, head coach

10. Minnesota Vikings and the most pressured: draft process

11. Denver Broncos and the most pressured: Sean Payton, head coach

12. Houston Texans and the most pressured: Christian Harris, linebacker

13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the most pressured: Jamel Dean, cornerback

14. Los Angeles Chargers and the most pressured: Greg Roman, offensive coordinator

15. San Francisco 49ers and the most pressured: Brandon Aiyuk, wide receiver

16. Pittsburgh Steelers and the most pressured: Mike Tomlin, head coach

17. Seattle Seahawks and the most pressured: Kenneth Walker III, running back

18. Dallas Cowboys and the most pressured: Brian Schottenheimer, head coach

19. Atlanta Falcons and the most pressured: Kyle Pitts Sr., tight end

20. Miami Dolphins and the most pressured: Mike McDaniel, head coach

21. Chicago Bears and the most pressured: Caleb Williams, quarterback

22. Arizona Cardinals and the most pressured: Monti Ossenfort, general manager

23. New England Patriots and the most pressured: Will Campbell, left tackle and Jared Wilson, left guard

24. Jacksonville Jaguars and the most Pressured: Trevor Lawrence, quarterback

25. Las Vegas Raiders and most pressured: Tyree Wilson, defensive end

26. Indianapolis Colts and most pressured: Chris Ballard, general manager

27. Carolina Panthers and most pressured: Bryce Young, quarterback

28. New York Jets and most pressured: Justin Fields, quarterback

29. New York Giants and most pressured: Brian Daboll, head coach and Joe Schoen, general manager

30. Cleveland Browns and most pressured: Kevin Stefanski, head coach and Andrew Berry, general manager

31. New Orleans Saints and most pressured: Kellen Moore, head coach

32. Tennessee Titans and most pressured: Brian Callahan, head coach