Every AFC teams final NFL report card grade from A+ to F
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The 2025 NFL season delivered everything: surprise contenders, stunning collapses, breakout stars, coaching shakeups, and a postseason that reshaped the league’s power structure. Now that the confetti has fallen and every front office has begun turning the page toward the offseason, it’s time to evaluate what really happened. In this comprehensive breakdown, we’re handing out final report card grades for all 16 AFC teams. Championship-caliber dominance, rebuilding-year growing pains, or anything in between, every franchise will be graded on expectations, roster performance, coaching decisions, player development, and overall trajectory.
Some grades may surprise you. Some may sting. But every team earned its mark. Here are the final report card grades for every AFC team.
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AFC East Division:
Jan 4, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) reacts to a Patriots touchdown scored against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images- Patriots: A-
- Bills: B+
- Dolphins: C+
- Jets: F
AFC South Division:
Jan 11, 2026; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs on the field before an AFC Wild Card Round game against the Buffalo Bills at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images- Jaguars: A
- Texans: B+
- Colts: B-
- Titans: D+
AFC North Division:
Sep 7, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) warms up before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images- Steelers: B
- Ravens: B-
- Bengals: C
- Browns: D
AFC West Division:
Oct 5, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) reacts as he walks off the field after a victory against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images- Broncos: A
- Chargers: A-
- Chiefs: C-
- Raiders: F
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