The Red & White

The 2025 NFL season has finally kicked off after months of a grueling offseason full of trade rumors, free agency, draft surprises, and speculation from fans everywhere. Teams across the league are in action with old and new faces chasing a Super Bowl victory. With big-name stars changing teams and rookies looking to prove themselves, each team has its eyes set on the Super Bowl.

The Philadelphia Eagles enter the season as defending champs after beating the Kansas City Chiefs in dominant fashion in the Super Bowl. However, staying on top is not easy, and the rest of the league has been busy making moves.

​After seemingly endless contract disputes with Cowboys’ Owner and General Manager, Jerry Jones, top defensive player Micah Parsons was sent to the Green Bay Packers just a week before the season’s kickoff, in arguably the most impactful trade of the entire offseason. Meanwhile, the Washington Commanders have gone all in after their loss in the NFC Championship game last season, trading for offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil and receiver Deebo Samuel. Alongside these moves, Washington was able to re-sign longtime WR Terry McLaurin to a three-year deal, giving QB Jayden Daniels what he needs to succeed.

The AFC saw few blockbuster trades and signings, but still boasts a plethora of dominant teams and players competing. Reigning MVP Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills look poised to finally reach their goal of winning a Super Bowl after years of heartbreaking losses, especially after their 41-40 win against two-time MVP Lamar Jackson and an extremely dangerous Baltimore Ravens team in a Week 1 game of the year contender.

​ The Cincinnati Bengals are suffering from the loss of Joe Burrow, who sustained a toe injury in week two that will keep him on the sidelines for at least three months. Burrow threw for nearly 5,000 yards and had 43 touchdowns last season. The Bengals had a promising start to the season, but the outlook is no longer as bright without Burrow.

Also in the AFC are the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite a 0-2 start, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs can never be counted out, and are still one of the favorites to make it out of the AFC and return to the championship game after appearing in five of the last six Super Bowls.​

The best part of each new NFL season is the unknown. Every year, some unknown rookie comes out to make headlines, or a team projected to be at the bottom of the standings makes the playoffs. This season will be no different, which is what makes the NFL so exciting; you never know what’s going to happen.