10 Elite Burning Questions Heading Into the 2025 NFL Season

The NFL offseason is like waiting for your favorite show to drop its new season. You’ve been through the drama, the heartbreaks, and the cliffhangers of last year, and now you’re hoping for redemption, surprises, and maybe some satisfying conclusions. The NFL always delivers drama, and this year is going to be no different. From offseason power moves to looming playoff aspirations, here are ten of the juiciest questions keeping fans up at night.

1. Can the Philadelphia Eagles Repeat as Champs?

The Eagles were scary good last year. Like, “Michael Myers chasing you with a knife” scary. They steamrolled their way through the league, ending with a dominant Super Bowl victory. But repeating as champions? Not an easy feat. With key losses like coordinator Kellen Moore and some big names on defense, the Eagles need all hands on deck. Do they have the depth and grit to establish a dynasty? They’ll have to dodge potholes like any Super Bowl hangover talk.

2. Are the Chiefs Still a Dynasty or Have the Wheels Fallen Off?

Patrick Mahomes and company are still fuming after their blowout Super Bowl loss to the Eagles. The dynasty chatter? It’s losing steam after they failed to make NFL history with three straight titles. If the Chiefs have another meh postseason run, the “dynasty” label could peel faster than old paint. That said, when you have Mahomes, hope springs eternal. But for how much longer can they keep being “the team to beat”?

3. Is Lamar Jackson Finally Going to Get His Ring?

The Ravens have built a fortress in Baltimore, especially with their newly stacked secondary. Jaire Alexander joining that bunch is like grabbing the last Infinity Stone for their defense. But this team will only go as far as Lamar Jackson takes them. The man deserves a ring, but pesky playoff missteps always seem to trip them up. If not now, when?

4. Are the Detroit Lions for Real This Time?

The feel-good story of last season ran into a postseason reality check, but the Lions are back for more. Dan Campbell’s revitalized team has a chip on its shoulder, and Jameson Williams is charging full steam ahead. But here’s the bad news – losing coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn has left them in the infamous “Are we a flash in the pan?” territory. Prove them wrong, Detroit.

5. What’s Brewing in Buffalo?

Honestly, does anyone suffer more than Bills fans? Four straight Super Bowl losses (back in the day) turned into “Can Josh Allen PLEASE just give these people hope?” territory. Hence, the growing desperation. They’ve been terrific the past few seasons but have zilch to show for it. If this year goes the same route, expect some pretty hot seat discussions.

6. Can Bo Nix Take the Broncos All the Way?

Sean Payton working his magic in Denver is already a storyline by itself. But add Bo Nix, the electrifying QB coming off a tremendous rookie year, and you’ve got the Mile High humming with energy again. If Nix doesn’t get swallowed by the second-year slump monster, Denver could be a sneaky pick for a deep run.

7. Are the Packers…Good Again?

Speaking of sneaky, the Packers are quietly building a strong case to reclaim their NFC North crown. Jayden Reed, their emerging wide receiver, could inject some adrenaline into this squad. But admittedly, the “Are we actually good-good or just perfectly mediocre?” vibes are real until otherwise proven.

8. Are the Dallas Cowboys a Legit Contender?

Every year, we’re obligated to ask if this is actually Dallas’ year. It’s in the NFL bylaws. The Parsons contract drama should get squared away, which means the excuses are running out. If Dak Prescott can stay upright (big if, Cowboys O-line, we’re looking at you), Jerry’s squad could finally break their title drought. But until then? Consider us cautious.

9. Can the Young QBs Save Their Franchises?

From Bryce Young trying to drag the Panthers back to relevancy to Anthony Richardson being the Colts’ next great hope, there’s no shortage of pressure on young quarterbacks this season. And then there’s the eternal riddle of Trevor Lawrence. The Jags paid a fortune for hybrid star Travis Hunter, but if Trevor flops, all the shiny toys in the world won’t matter in today’s NFL.

10. Is the NFL Becoming Too Parity-Driven?

Here’s a spicy take to end on. The NFL has always prided itself on parity, but are we stretching it too far? About half the league falls into a nebulous “good-ish” category. A carousel of second-tier teams is fun for some, but where’s the dominance? The NFL works best when one juggernaut is tearing through the season, daring someone to stop them. Right now, there are no clear kings of the hill. Just a bunch of ambitious challengers. That’s good and bad, depending on how you look at it.

Feel like we missed some searing questions? Or think someone’s got the NFL MVP race locked before the season even starts? Drop your take below. The 2025 season is coming in hot, and we’re ready for all the chaos.