NFL overhaul tiers: Stacking all 32 teams from contenders to rebuilds

Now that the 2022 NFL season is over, we're looking ahead at just how much work each franchise must do this offseason — and potentially beyond. Which teams need to tear it all down and regroup? Which should take a new approach to move toward contender status? Which can be in the mix after only a savvy move or two? And which are already trending in the right direction and could arrive near the top of the league sooner rather than later?

To get a better sense of how the league stacks up right now, we tiered all 32 teams based on their current trajectory, from the no-doubt perennial contenders to the full rebuilds. And for each club, we took a closer look at the franchise's current state — and what needs to be done in the coming months. We get started with the five teams that are on cruise control atop the NFL. (Note: Teams are organized alphabetically within each tier, and cap space is via OverTheCap.)

Jump to tier:Still major contendersNeed a postseason breakthroughHeaded on the right trackIn a comfortable spot — despite a losing seasonStuck in QB purgatoryTime to reassess the state of the franchiseNew coach, new direction?Major rebuild in the works

Average age of roster: 26.9Salary-cap space: minus-$16,770,436Total 2023 draft picks: 7

What's next: This will be a bit of a get-right year for Buffalo, which has spent big in the past few offseasons but now has a cap deficit. Expect general manager Brandon Beane to rely on the core roster in place for the most part, barring a few midtier reinforcement options who might interest the club. Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds is expected to score big elsewhere in free agency, but safety Jordan Poyer, who is 31 and a leader on defense, has a chance to return. Adding additional speed on