2026 NFL Franchise Direction Rankings
Our franchise direction rating determines where each franchise is headed, not only how good it looks today. Quarterback stability, young talent, draft capital and coaching all shape the long-term outlook.
PFM Dynasty Watch
This is a tough list to crack. Teams need 85+ Franchise Direction, 85+ QB Stability, and 80+ Roster Strength. It does not guarantee a dynasty, but it shows which teams have the pieces to stay near the top.
Seattle SeahawksFD 83.0 · QB 84.5
85.5
Detroit LionsFD 80.5 · QB 85.4
85.0
Kansas City ChiefsFD 80.1 · QB 86.2
84.3
What the Title Window labels mean
Title Window asks a different question than Franchise Direction: how close is this team to a Super Bowl run right now, and is the core getting stronger or weaker?
A top-tier current team with strong support at quarterback, across the roster and on both sides of the ball.
The current roster has a legitimate path to the Super Bowl.
Close enough to contend, but at least one important part of the team still needs to improve.
The current team can compete, but the long-term support behind this run is fading.
The long-term direction is stronger than the current championship outlook.
The current team is not close enough to a Super Bowl run.
Full Franchise Direction Rankings
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| 1 | Seattle SeahawksSEA · 0-0 |
Mike Macdonald | 83.0 | B+ | Wide Open |
| 2 |  Philadelphia EaglesPHI · 0-0 |
Nick Sirianni | 80.7 | B | Open Now |
| 3 | Detroit LionsDET · 0-0 |
Dan Campbell | 80.5 | B | Open Now |
| 4 |  Chicago BearsCHI · 0-0 |
Ben Johnson | 80.4 | B | Open Now |
| 5 |  Green Bay PackersGB · 0-0 |
Matt LaFleur | 80.2 | B | Open Now |
| 6 |  Houston TexansHOU · 0-0 |
DeMeco Ryans | 80.2 | B | Open Now |
| 7 | Kansas City ChiefsKC · 0-0 |
Andy Reid | 80.1 | B | Open Now |
| 8 |  Baltimore RavensBAL · 0-0 |
Jesse Minter | 79.0 | B- | Within Reach |
| 9 |  Denver BroncosDEN · 0-0 |
Sean Payton | 78.4 | B- | Open Now |
| 10 |  New England PatriotsNE · 0-0 |
Mike Vrabel | 78.1 | B- | Open Now |
| 11 |  Buffalo BillsBUF · 0-0 |
Joe Brady | 78.0 | B- | Open Now |
| 12 |  Washington CommandersWSH · 0-0 |
Dan Quinn | 77.6 | B- | No Current Window |
| 13 |  Los Angeles RamsLAR · 0-0 |
Sean McVay | 77.5 | B- | Wide Open |
| 14 |  Minnesota VikingsMIN · 0-0 |
Kevin O'Connell | 77.0 | B- | No Current Window |
| 15 |  Jacksonville JaguarsJAX · 0-0 |
Liam Coen | 76.6 | C+ | Open Now |
| 16 |  Los Angeles ChargersLAC · 0-0 |
Jim Harbaugh | 76.3 | C+ | Open Now |
| 17 |  Atlanta FalconsATL · 0-0 |
Kevin Stefanski | 75.5 | C+ | No Current Window |
| 18 |  San Francisco 49ersSF · 0-0 |
Kyle Shanahan | 75.5 | C+ | Wide Open |
| 19 |  New York JetsNYJ · 0-0 |
Aaron Glenn | 75.1 | C+ | No Current Window |
| 20 |  Pittsburgh SteelersPIT · 0-0 |
Mike McCarthy | 74.9 | C+ | No Current Window |
| 21 |  Tampa Bay BuccaneersTB · 0-0 |
Todd Bowles | 74.8 | C+ | Within Reach |
| 22 |  Cincinnati BengalsCIN · 0-0 |
Zac Taylor | 74.7 | C+ | No Current Window |
| 23 |  Dallas CowboysDAL · 0-0 |
Brian Schottenheimer | 74.1 | C+ | No Current Window |
| 24 |  Las Vegas RaidersLV · 0-0 |
Klint Kubiak | 73.6 | C+ | No Current Window |
| 25 |  Arizona CardinalsARI · 0-0 |
Mike LaFleur | 73.2 | C+ | No Current Window |
| 26 |  Miami DolphinsMIA · 0-0 |
Jeff Hafley | 72.9 | C | No Current Window |
| 27 |  Indianapolis ColtsIND · 0-0 |
Shane Steichen | 72.8 | C | No Current Window |
| 28 |  Carolina PanthersCAR · 0-0 |
Dave Canales | 71.8 | C | No Current Window |
| 29 |  Tennessee TitansTEN · 0-0 |
Robert Saleh | 71.4 | C | No Current Window |
| 30 |  New York GiantsNYG · 0-0 |
John Harbaugh | 69.8 | C- | No Current Window |
| 31 |  Cleveland BrownsCLE · 0-0 |
Todd Monken | 69.3 | C- | No Current Window |
| 32 |  New Orleans SaintsNO · 0-0 |
Kellen Moore | 66.1 | D+ | No Current Window |