We’re over a quarter of the way through the 2025 NFL season, and things are starting to take shape. We’re beginning to get an idea of who the true contenders are and which teams are playing for a better draft pick in April.

There have been quite a few teams that have underperformed so far. The Kansas City Chiefs , Baltimore Ravens, and Cleveland Browns have all disappointed, but can they turn things around before the postseason gets here?

I went through all 32 NFL teams and gave them a grade from 1-10 on how worried I am that they’ll miss the playoffs.

Here’s our EssentiallySports NFL Panic Meter!

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Arizona Cardinals (2-3)

Playoff Panic Meter: 9

Key Injuries: BJ Ojulari, Walter Nolan, James Conner, Trey Benson, Will Johnson

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