The JoeStradamus Preseason Power Rankings Are Back!

What better time to drop them than right before the NFL season kicks off next week? TBL3 is rolling into another year with the same cast of characters, and it’s time to stack up everyone’s offseason moves and see who’s looking like a contender… and who’s already scouting the 2026 draft class.

For context, here’s last year’s scoring recap:

• Sweetness – 6908

• Suhs Anger Management – 6682

• JoeStradamus – 6042

• Worship The Star – 5955

• Dagobah Swamp Force – 5868

• DiBis Dolphins – 5390

• Breaking – 5325

• PA Waggles – 5226

• Magnum – 5204

• Cleveland Mafia – 5177

• Over The Line – 5010

• Pappa's Moonshine – 4869

• The Greatest – 4726

• Palea Kameni – 4632

• The Practice Squad – 4027

• Mean Machine – 3925

After a fun RFA and draft, here’s where everyone shakes out in the 2025 edition of the Power Rankings:

16th – The Practice Squad

(Last year: 1-16 | 3-year avg: 3.6 wins)

The name still fits a little too well — but hey, maybe by next year he can finally upgrade to The Franchise Squad. After a brutal 2024, Mike came into the new season making moves that turned heads: shipping out Lamar for Herbert and two 1sts, plus hoarding BLBs like a doomsday prepper.

RFA didn’t bring much outside of sneaky LB Rozeboom, but the draft saw him swing on Sean Payton’s shiny new pass-catching RB (RJ Harvey) and preseason hype darling Shedeur Sanders.

Right now, this roster only has two top-10 positional studs — Herbert (QB) and LaPorta (TE) — which makes for another long season. But the future is bright: Mike’s sitting on three 1sts next year and the third-most BLBs. It’s painful now, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel.

15th – Mean Machine

(Last year: 2-15 | 3-year avg: 4.3 wins)

The “Mean Machine” name might need a rebrand… how about The Not-So-Mean Machine? With just 4.3 wins per year across the last three seasons, the only way left to go is up.

To his credit, Chip actually put together a sneaky-good offseason. He walked away from the draft with big names like Jeanty, Egbuka, and Abdul Carter, while tossing darts at high-upside lottery tickets Tre Harris, Jaylin Noel, Isaac TeSlaa, and Troy Horton. If even one of those sticks? This team is cooking.

RFA brought him a couple players I personally had my eye on (DBs Brandon Jones and Quentin Lake), though leaving with 800+ BLBs still in the bank raises an eyebrow. The biggest question mark is at QB, where Daniel Jones doesn’t exactly scream “league winner.” On the bright side, Parsons finally gets DL eligibility (hallelujah), giving Chip a nasty defensive anchor alongside Garrett Wilson and Jeanty.

Still a year away from real contention — but unlike past seasons, this roster finally has a real core to build on.

14th – Over the Line

(Last year: 8-9 | 3-year avg: 5.7 wins)

Chris’s squad has lived in a constant state of mediocrity, and this offseason didn’t do much to change that. Free agency was a ghost town, and the draft followed his familiar “Buckeye or bust” strategy with Jack Sawyer and Will Howard. Maybe being newly married has shifted his focus away from fantasy football — understandable, but it shows on the roster sheet.

There are a few bright spots, but more often than not this team feels like it’s waiting for the right time to cash out on names like George Kittle, Kyle Pitts, or Dak Prescott. For now, “Over the Line” has officially crossed into the basement, sliding into the 14th spot.

13th – Palea Kameni

(Last year: 5-12 | 3-year avg: 9.6 wins)

Once upon a time, Palea Kameni was a steady playoff contender. Now? They’re trying to climb out of a 5-win crater. Sitting at 13th, this squad feels less like a volcanic eruption and more like dormant ash. The 3-year average shows there’s upside here, but last season proved that even Josh Allen magic can’t cover all the cracks.

The draft was… intriguing. RB Cam Skattebo and RB Tahj Brooks bring some much-needed youth to a backfield in flux. Travis Hunter might be the ultimate cheat code in an IDP league — scoring on both sides of the ball could tilt weeks in his favor if Jacksonville actually lets him cook. TE Harold Fannin and Oronde Gadsden add depth in a TE-premium format, though both are more developmental stashes than instant answers.

RFA? A total goose egg. No reinforcements, no splashes. That puts even more weight on the stars — QB Josh Allen, TE Evan Engram, TE Jake Ferguson, and LB Terrell Bernard. The sneaky X-factors are WR Ricky Pearsall (already flashing chemistry with Brock Purdy) and Deebo Samuel, who could explode if Washington uses him properly.

But here’s the reality: Palea Kameni needs a lot of breaks to fall their way to bounce back into contention. If the rookies pan out and the bounce-back players actually bounce, this roster could be dangerous again. Until then, “Palea Kameni” feels less like hot lava and more like lukewarm leftovers.

12th – Breaking

(Last year: 11-6 | 3-year avg: 11 wins)

Is it time for Breaking to finally… take a break from the playoffs? Last season Marc made a huge in-season splash, trading for CeeDee Lamb and Kaden Elliss, which carried him to a strong 4th place finish. On paper, Lamb and Elliss, paired with studs Travis Kelce and Budda Baker, keep him competitive. But after that, things get dicey. Aaron Rodgers is battling father time, David Montgomery is the only RB with a clear role, and a WR group of Romeo Doubs and Jayden Higgins isn’t exactly scaring anyone.

The draft and free agency added some bodies, but no sure-fire difference makers. And while Marc has always been crafty on the trade market (especially convincing Mean Machine into deals), this year the mountain looks steeper. The foundation is still there, but the depth is questionable. The playoff streak might be in danger—Breaking could finally be… breaking down.

11th – The Greatest

(Last year: 8-9 | 3-year avg: 7.6 wins)

This is the part of the Power Rankings where TBL3’s depth really shows. Even at 11th, The Greatest could still push for a playoff spot if the stars align. But let’s be honest: when you name your team The Greatest, .500 football doesn’t quite live up to the billing. Over the last three seasons, this squad has been the master of mediocrity—never bad enough for pity, never good enough for bragging rights.

This offseason wasn’t jaw-dropping either. The draft was steady, but no blockbuster talent arrived. RFA was the real highlight, bringing in LB studs Roquan Smith and Fred Warner plus DB anchors Derwin James and Kerby Joseph—giving the IDP side a true boost. On offense, it comes down to bounce-backs: Tua, Chubb, Kupp, and Waddle need to stay healthy and productive. Add in some help from Ollie Gordon (if Achane falters) and maybe the LeStrape brothers can weather double headers without Rashee Rice drama.

Overall, this team has no glaring holes, but also no overwhelming strength. If The Greatest wants to live up to his name, he’ll need more than safe moves and .500 ball. For now, he’s the league’s measuring stick—beat him, and you’re decent. Lose to him, and you’re probably Over the Line.