NFL 2025 Predictions: Five Key Insights from Opta Season Projections
Basic Information: Model: Opta NFL projection model 2025 Simulations: 1,000 season simulations Publication: June 25, 2025 Methodology: Team scores, player ratings, roster strength, coaching changes Updates: Ongoing on NFL predictions page While some teams will finish where most people expect, our 2025 season projections bring surprising placements among the best and worst teams from last season. It's never too early to start thinking about how the 2025 NFL season might unfold. Although they haven't reached training camps yet, with free agency, the NFL Draft, and schedule release, we have more than enough to put our projection model to work. Projection Methodology Each club received a "team score" based on player ratings, roster depth, and coaching changes. We also analyzed home field advantage for each team based on their point production at home versus away compared to other teams. From there, teams were evaluated against each other to determine lik...