Chargers stability runs through Cameron Dicker, JK Scott and Josh Harris, the trio anchoring special teams for three straight seasons. Re-signed Scott and Dicker, with Harris returning after a veteran-season run, the unit has transformed from league-laggards to one of the top rooms in the NFL. Coach Ryan Ficken’s leadership and the trio’s chemistry drive the success, both on the field and in the locker room.

Scott’s pinpoint hang time and downed punts, Dicker’s franchise-record points and accuracy, and Harris’s veteran presence define the group. Harris will miss four games due to a shoulder injury, with Lovato stepping in. The Jaguars briefly cut Scott in 2021, but Ficken’s faith in him helped cement a multi-year stay in L.A.

Sportico’s 2025 valuation places the New Orleans Saints at 5.63 billion, up 18% from 2024 but dropping to 30th among NFL clubs. The rise reflects real estate, team business and football-related transactions rather than on-field success, which has seen playoff droughts and slumping ticket resales. Analysts note that if a sale were to happen, the Saints might not command the Commander-level price of Commanders’ recent bid events, though NFL clubs remain sturdy investments. The piece hints at playoffs returning as a catalyst for higher future value and potential favorable deals for buyers should opportunities arise.

For fantasy enthusiasts, the shift underscores ownership stability versus franchise momentum. While valuation momentum is positive, the narrative invites questions about how ownership decisions and franchise strategy could influence roster-building leverage, cap space, and timing of moves that might shift win-now windows—even if the market signals long-term upside more than immediate on-field impact.

Dallas Cowboys into the $12.8 billion stratosphere as NFL’s most valuable franchise, the first club to top $10B in value and the only one above that mark this season. The Washington Commanders sneak into the top 10 at $7.47B. Across the league, every team grew by at least 10% year over year, signaling a broader acceleration in NFL franchise value as brands go global and revenue streams diversify. The Rams and Giants posted the largest jumps at 34%, while the Eagles and Jets swapped spots, citing a shift in both performance and market dynamism. Miami, Las Vegas and Washington rounded the top 10 along with Cincinnati’s stubborn position near the bottom, as the Bengals remained the least valuable at $5.5B.

Sportico’s study features quotes from industry veteran Marc Ganis about teams operating as global brands and retooling structures, hiring, and strategy to sustain growth. Ownership momentum is underscored by Josh Harris’s Commanders, whose value rose in 2024, fueling optimism around sustained profitability (Commanders reported $98M in profits vs Cowboys’ $490M). The report ties profitability to potential future investments and wage strategy, highlighting the delicate balance between brand expansion and allocating resources for on-field success.