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It’s an extreme truth that with 13 groups out of the playoff race at this moment, there are going to be a number of groups next year that will wind up in the very same area they’re in today. Some groups just have a lot of significant concerns to repair in one offseason.
These groups can make huge strides throughout the offseason and still run out the playoff image next season.
13. New York City Giants
2024 Record: 2-13
2025 Cap Space (per Spotrac): $57.3 million (15th)
2025 NFL Draft Picks: 9 Total (one on Day 1, 2 on Day 2, 6 on Day 3)
The Giants do not have a response at quarterback and do not have the environment in location for a novice to prosper in any case. They are basically where the Patriots were this season. Even if they get the No. 1 choice and nail the choice, they still have a permeable defense, a having a hard time offending line and not a great deal of weapons beyond Malik Nabers.
12. Las Vegas Raiders
2024 Record: 3-12
2025 Cap Space (per Spotrac): $111.6 million (2nd)
2025 NFL Draft Picks: 10 Total (one on Day 1, 3 on Day 2, 6 on Day 3)
Head coach Antonio Pierce’s very first year on the task could not have actually gone much even worse. The Raiders defense, which looked excellent at the end of 2023, took a nosedive in 2024, and the Raiders’ quarterback scenario was bleak the entire season.
Their opportunities of repairing their requirement concerns at the video game’s essential position took a struck when they won recently versus the Jaguars and went from having a top-two choice all however finished up to presently choosing 6th. If the Raiders can’t land Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward, it ends up being a harder offer that they’ll be far better in 2025.
11. Carolina Panthers
2024 Record: 4-11
2025 Cap Space (per Spotrac): $34.1 million (20th)
2025 NFL Draft Picks: 9 Total (one on Day 1, 2 on Day 2, 6 on Day 3)
There are so numerous concerns. Has Bryce Young done enough to continue being the starter? Will Panthers owner David Tepper provide Dave Canales sufficient time to develop himself as a head coach? The Panthers’ cap scenario isn’t as great as a few of the other groups on this list, which is wild provided the absence of skill in some locations of the lineup.
10. Tennessee Titans
2024 Record: 3-12
2025 Cap Space (per Spotrac): $64.4 million (10th)
2025 NFL Draft Picks: 8 Total (one on Day 1, one on Day 2 and 6 on Day 3)
The Titans appear set on carrying on from Will Levis. Benching him in favor of Mason Rudolph to liquidate the season isn’t a relocation they would make if they thought he was the future.
