Ranking All 32 NFL Rosters In Descending Order So That You Have To Scroll To See Who's No. 1

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This has a dangerously high word count so no need to stick you with a prolonged intro. Pretty self-explanatory. Quarterbacks factor in heavily for obvious reasons. We're looking at 2022, not making far-flung projections many years into the future. LFG.

32. Houston Texans

They suck. Lovie Smith may be Houston's second consecutive lame-duck, one-and-done head coach. I loved the Texans' draft. All those guys still need to develop and prove themselves in the NFL. None of them are quarterbacks. Davis Mills is actually not bad. I just have major doubts about his pass-catching weapons and protection up front. I'll use this space to remind y'all of my Derek Stingley Jr. hit from draft night thank you very much OK bye now. Don't worry, I won't go **full** Steven Cheah. I will plug some relevant articles, my own and others, to space out the mountain of text throughout these rankings.

31. Atlanta Falcons

At least Marcus Mariota has some familiarity with Arthur Smith's offense from their shared time in Tennessee. The Falcons also had an excellent draft. I don't think Mariota is their long-term answer under center, nor should he be. I guess I like Atlanta's CB tandem of A.J. Terrell and Casey Hayward. Then you've got Kyle Pitts and Drake London as nice, big-bodied targets for Mariota. Cordarrelle Patterson is fun for fantasy purposes. Otherwise, um...yikes.

30. Chicago Bears

Poor Justin Fields. Already on his second coaching staff, although I can't imagine he'll be worse off with Matt Nagy out of the picture. That feels impossible. The same personnel problems still exist, however. Fields' offensive line isn't great. His best receiver is Darnell Mooney. All due respect, that's suboptimal. Khalil Mack and Akiem Hicks are no longer on the front seven either. It's not looking good at all for the Bears in 2022.

29. Seattle Seahawks

When your QB situation is a pick-your-poison scenario of Geno Smith and Drew Lock, you probably have a bottom-five NFL roster. They might as well run a wishbone/Wildcat hybrid scheme with Chris Carson, Kenneth Walker and Rashaad Penny all in the backfield. Gotta feel for DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett going from Russell Wilson to THIS quarterback situation. Woof man. Between that whole dynamic and losing the heart and soul of their defense in Bobby Wagner, Seattle seems destined for the NFC West cellar.

28. New York Giants

Competent leadership at the coach and GM spots should have Giants fans excited. Having said that, point me to any part of this roster that truly excites you. There ain't much. The G-Men are still a year away and a probable quarterback change from doing anything of note.

27. Jacksonville Jaguars

TREVOR LAWRENCE, BABY! That's about all you can really jump up and down about in Duval County. Travon Walker at No. 1 overall felt like a reach. Christian Kirk was wildly overpaid as the Jags' most notable free-agent signing. The edge-rusher Josh Allen is a good piece on Jacksonville's defense. Shaquill Griffin is a legit CB1 and Tyson Campbell could develop into a solid starter opposite him. Guard Brandon Scherff helps shore up the o-line a bit. IDK. Having Doug Pederson as coach should nudge the Jaguars' progress along more than anything they've done since their nightmarish 2021 season ended.

26. Detroit Lions

Your ceiling as a collective roster is only so high when Jared Goff is your quarterback. I dig the Lions' past two drafts. Brad Holmes knows what he's doing. Dan Campbell seems like a hell of a coach. Do people outside Detroit realize Goff played some of his best ball once Campbell took over play-calling duties in the middle of last season? That's pretty dope. Aidan Hutchinson should add instant juice to the Lions' defensive front. Jameson Williams will debut sometime in 2022, and is the ultimate big-play threat Detroit desperately needs. I'm just not convinced this team is quite there yet.

25. New England Patriots

Some Patriots fan came at me when I said they were Day 1 losers of the 2022 NFL Draft because they didn't select a wide receiver. That group still fucking sucks. I don't care how "good" Mac Jones is. I've been waiting for an excuse to plug this in somewhere. I could've made it a standalone blog if I were more self-obsessed or if Jerry wasn't balls-deep on anything Pats-related. Regardless…sometimes, you gotta celebrate the Ws — and take a victory lap when you put a commenter in a body bag.

As a Bengals fan (more on them later), I was hoping Tyquan Thornton would fall to us sometime on Day 3. The fact that Bill Belichick traded up for him early on Day 2 baffled me and basically the entire football world. The Hoodie isn't beyond reproach when it comes to the draft. It's been that way for years now. New England lost CB1 J.C. Jackson in free agency, Devin McCourty is old as hell, and I'm not terribly excited by anyone on their defense beyond Christian Barmore, Matthew Judon and Kyle Dugger. Like what are we talking about here? This isn't some masterfully assembled roster in Foxborough.

24. Carolina Panthers

Baker Mayfield is better than so many give him credit for. Carolina's move to trade him was a little desperate-feeling, but if Baker is right and Christian McCaffrey can stay on the field, the Panthers may exceed everyone's expectations. They've revamped their offensive line this offseason and have some nice young pieces on defense such as Brian Burns, Jeremy Chinn, Derrick Brown and Jaycee Horn. All that goes out the window if this proves to be true…

23. Pittsburgh Steelers 

I liked Kenny Pickett more than Mac Jones as a prospect and believe he'll beat out Mitch Trubisky. If he doesn't, that means Mitch Mania is coming to Pittsburgh and it'll be an all-time "FUCK YOU" to Matt Nagy, which I'm fully here for should it come to pass. I still don't love the Steelers' offensive line, yet it should be better than 2021, and provide Najee Harris with a little more room to run. Their young group of receivers is pretty damn good. That defense should bounce back, too. They have too many good pieces to not take a big step forward from ranking DFL in yards allowed per rush attempt.

22. New York Jets

I know the Jets dropped a ton of balls last season. Still, I loved Zach Wilson coming out of BYU and he was as ass as I could've ever imagined during his rookie year. He played a little better down the stretch. So did Geno Smith for Gang Green once upon a time when he went 3-1 in his final four starts during his maiden campaign. Remember how that turned out? I dig what Joe Douglas did in the draft. For 2022, that hold some weight but I can only be so optimistic. Unless Wilson makes that Year 2 leap, the Jets will still suck.

21. Washington Commanders 

Other than the defensive line — which will feature a probably-rusty Chase Young coming off a knee injury — what's to like about the Commanders' roster? The receiving trio of Terry McLaurin, Curtis Samuel and Jahan Dotson is good on paper…if Dotson thrives in Year 1, Samuel manages to stay healthy, and Carson Wentz can actually throw an accurate pass every once in a while. IDK. I don't have a lot of faith in what's going on in D.C., and why should I? It's a perpetual shit show.

20. Indianapolis Colts

Quenton Nelson, Darius Leonard and Jonathan Taylor are far and away three of the four best players on the Colts' roster along with DeForest Buckner. They play guard, linebacker and running back respectively. Those are three of the least valuable positions. GM Chris Ballard gets lip serviced by everyone in the national media as this brilliant galaxy-brained genius executive, yet he's failed time and again to get the quarterback right. Now it's on aging vet Matt Ryan to get it done behind an overrated o-line and a limited receiving corps.

19. Minnesota Vikings

Kirk Cousins gets so much shit. I realize he's been in a similar system throughout his time in Minnesota. Do you realize he's changed offensive coordinators every single year? Kevin O'Connell figures to act as a stabilizing force at least on that side of the ball. O'Connell is much more new-school as a product of the Sean McVay coaching tree. Captain Kirk still has Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen to throw to, not to mention an elite tailback in Dalvin Cook at his side. Beyond linebacker Eric Kendricks and safety Harrison Smith, though, I have major concerns about this Vikings defense.

18. Cleveland Browns

This team would be much higher if it weren't for their laughable mismanagement of the quarterback position. It looks like Deshaun Watson is in for a lengthy suspension. If and when he does play for Cleveland, it'll be a top-10 roster at least. Lingering concerns include question marks at left tackle and center, lacking WR2 options behind Amari Cooper, and a perpetually suspect interior d-line.

17. Tennessee Titans

The wear and tear on Derrick Henry is starting to pile up. Ryan Tannehill is a better QB than most folks still want to believe. There's a ton of depth and young talent in the Titans' secondary. I just can't put a team with Tannehill under center and Robert Woods off an ACL tear as the WR1 too high on this list. It's a testament to the coaching job Mike Vrabel and his staff have done that Tennessee has had sustained success in recent years.

16. New Orleans Saints

Michael Thomas' return, the signing of Jarvis Landry and the drafting of Chris Olave give Jameis Winston a legit cast of wide receivers. The question is, how will Jameis respond coming off a torn ACL? Sean Payton isn't the coach anymore. Still, Alvin Kamara is in the backfield, and New Orleans is loaded on defense. Like, literally stacked at every single position. I've never been a Jameis guy, so it kinda depends how you view him in terms of how fair this ranking seems for the Saints.

15. Arizona Cardinals

I give Kyler Murray credit. I called him a diva. Told him to show up to OTAs and set an example. Beat back the perception that he's a shitty leader. Kyler did that. Bravo. It'll be another matter entirely if he doesn't play well in 2022 and hasn't hammered out a new contract in due time. That has both nothing and everything to do with the roster. If Kyler is a malcontent and/or gets hurt again as he has every year, the Cardinals are screwed. Their myriad of offensive weapons and Kyler's ability to escape pressure behind a below-average offensive line are reasons why Arizona manages to sneak out of the 20s in the roster rankings.

14. Miami Dolphins 

I usually put a decent amount of stock in offensive lines. Since Mike McDaniel is taking his loquacious talents and the Shanahan system to South Beach, I don't think that'll be as much of an issue. The best way to maximize Tua Tagovailoa's strengths is a short, rhythmic passing game with downfield shots off of play-action. If Tua just puts it on target and gives Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle room to roam, the Dolphins should generate all kinds of explosive plays. Combine that with a stout defense, and Miami has reason to hope for big things — even as soon as this season. 

13. San Francisco 49ers

I feel like everyone is preemptively writing off Trey Lance because he didn't beat out Jimmy Garoppolo last year. This is despite the widespread perception that Lance needed to sit and learn for a year. And despite Jimmy G, during his past two healthy seasons, leading the 49ers to a Super Bowl and NFC title game appearance, respectively. I'm much more bullish on Lance than most seem to be. Provided the Niners can smooth things over with disgruntled wideout Deebo Samuel, and Lance plays even 80% as well as I think he will, San Francisco should be in good shape. Kyle Shanahan's scheme and Lance's running ability should mask any offensive line deficiencies, and there's real star power elsewhere on this roster between Nick Bosa, Fred Warner, George Kittle and Trent Williams.

12. Dallas Cowboys

Part of my heart loves to hate the Cowboys. Nevertheless, I can't deny that Dak Prescott is a strong starting QB, if not elite, and has a legit WR1 in CeeDee Lamb who should be a fantasy stud with Amari Cooper out of the picture. Micah Parsons might already be the best all-around front seven defender in football, and it's not every day you see a cornerback rack up 11 INTs in one season as Trevon Diggs did in 2021. Then of course don't forget about Demarcus Lawrence, who was limited to seven games last year but is still around. If those guys and left tackle Tyron Smith stay healthy (big "if" I know), Dallas should be right in the thick of the NFC East hunt.

11. Las Vegas Raiders

The Fresno State reunion of Derek Carr and Davante Adams can't be overstated. Now Carr has his best friend to throw to, who happens to be arguably the top wide receiver in the entire league. Then the Raiders have Hunter Renfrow and Darren Waller. I know their o-line is suspect. I don't know how you stop Carr with THAT trio of targets to distribute to, plus anyone else who wants to pitch in. Whatever defensive shortcomings Las Vegas has can be compensated for by a tremendous pass-rushing duo of Maxx Crosby and Chandler Jones. Rising second-year DBs Tre'von Moehrig and Nate Hobbs are already exceptional starters at deep safety and slot corner. Only problem for the Silver and Black is that three other teams in the AFC West rank ahead of them on this list.

10. Philadelphia Eagles

I'd have the Eagles higher if it weren't for Jalen Hurts — and I'm one of the bigger Jalen Hurts advocates that I know. I'm encouraged by his continued development. By all accounts he has the work ethic, intangibles and track record of progress to keep improving as a passer. I'm still not 100% sold. What I am sold on is A.J. Brown joining the fold as WR1, a fantastic rushing attack (thanks largely to Hurts' athleticism), Philly's trademark defensive line depth and James Bradberry starting opposite Darius Slay at cornerback. That's a fucking squad right there. 

9. Denver Broncos

This roster was already stacked before Russell Wilson pulled up and said, "BRONCOS COUNTRY, LET'S RIDE!!" Denver didn't give up too much of consequence for an elite signal-caller who is bound to single-handedly change this franchise's fortunes. Not having Pat Shurmur as your offensive coordinator like Wilson's predecessors did will help. Finally someone can capitalize on a youthful receiving corps of Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy, Tim Patrick and KJ Hamler. The Broncos have Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon to pound the rock, too, not to mention an already-respectable defense that added pass-rusher Randy Gregory.

8. Green Bay Packers

Now we see what two-time reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers can do without Davante Adams. My hunch is, he'll still be in the MVP conversation and elevate the play of his admittedly thin supporting cast. At least he still has Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon at running back. Additionally, the Packers have maybe the most talented defense they've had in the past decade or so. I look at their entire starting 11 and don't see many weaknesses, provided Quay Walker steps in at linebacker as a rookie. Green Bay can't feel great about Adams' departure. In spite of that, the Cheeseheads comfortably have a top-10 roster.

7. Baltimore Ravens

As a fan of a rival team in the AFC North, I recognize that Baltimore got obliterated by injuries last season. The Ravens still had a real chance to make the playoffs late in the year even after Lamar Jackson went down. They're coming back with a vengeance in 2022. Still think their receiving corps blows. Not sure it matters, because they're so dangerous on the ground thanks to Lamar Jackson and are one of the few teams who have a good enough secondary (when fully healthy) to match up with the NFL's top passing offenses. Just their injury returnees alone would've been a big boost. They still went and got an excellent safety in ex-Saint Marcus Williams, and drafted Kyle Hamilton.

6. Kansas City Chiefs

Sorry but losing Tyreek Hill is a big deal. The new-look receiving corps? Not sold. Will have to see to believe. As excellent as I thought Trent McDuffie was as a prospect, I don't know that he comes in right away and adequately replaces Tyrann Mathieu in the defensive backfield. Patrick Mahomes is still there. So is Travis Kelce. Not naive to these facts. Just saying, don't crown the Chiefs again just yet.

5. Los Angeles Chargers

One thing to assemble a top-flight roster. Another to see it fully executed. Brandon Staley's defense is an admittedly tricky thing to pull off. That showed in his first season at the helm, particularly versus the run. Adding a cornerback like J.C. Jackson and a stud on the edge like Khalil Mack to pair with Joey Bosa will only enhance that unit. I quite like the Chargers' projected 53-man group across the board. Most of all, Justin Herbert is a mesmerizing quarterback talent and should enjoy his first playoff appearance for the Bolts in 2022.

4. Cincinnati Bengals

"HOMER!!!" Nah just a realist. I didn't put them No. 1!! Joe Burrow is that dude. The Bengals will have four new starters to revamp their piss-poor offensive line of yesteryear. Ja'Marr Chase has new levels to unlock in Year 2. Name a better WR trio than Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd. You can't. Every single defensive starter from the unit that locked down the mighty Chiefs in the second half of the AFC Championship Game is returning, plus a couple top defensive back draft picks to push for significant playing time, if not starting roles, in Daxton Hill and Cam Taylor-Britt. Need Joey B's shades to avoid being blinded by how bright the Bengals' future is in 2022 and beyond.

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Joe Tryon-Shoyinka has to step in for Jason Pierre-Paul as a starter on the edge. I think he will. Akiem Hicks should make up for the presumptive loss of Ndamukong Suh in the defensive trenches. Tom Brady, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin still star for the Bucs' elite passing attack. The main core that won the Super Bowl two years ago is largely the same in Tampa Bay. Alas, we'll all miss Gronk.

2. Los Angeles Rams 

Call them top-heavy all you want. I'll take a "top-heavy" roster with superstars like the all-time-great Aaron Donald, catch machine Cooper Kupp, lockdown cornerback Jalen Ramsey, and, yes, an ELITE quarterback in Matthew Stafford!! I picked Matty Staff to win MVP last year and it didn't quite pan out. Too many INTs, etc…but damn that dude got it done when it mattered most. Elsewhere on LA's roster, Leonard Floyd is not to be slept on as a pass-rusher. Troy Hill is back as the Rams' nickel corner. Allen Robinson might be a WR2 upgrade over Odell Beckham Jr./Robert Woods. They added Bobby Wagner as well, by the way, and he'll be extra driven to stick it to Seattle twice a year.

1. Buffalo Bills

You've got Josh Allen at QB. Weapons for days, led by Stefon Diggs. An offensive line that really came together in the second half of the 2021 season. A disgusting secondary. Then you add Von Miller to give the pass rush a spark and provide the locker room with a two-time Super Bowl champion as a veteran mentor. Yeah, I feel like the Buffalo Bills have the best roster in the NFL. Seems like a common opinion. Also seems like the correct one.

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