Five NFL teams stand out as having little to no realistic shot at turning the corner in 2025: Tennessee, Cleveland, New York Giants, New York Jets, and New Orleans. The piece spots structural flaws—thin supporting casts, unsettled QB situations, and durability questions—that derail even talented rosters. The Titans bet big on Cam Ward as a rookie but enter the season with concerns about weapons and line play. Cleveland’s quarterback carousel looms large despite Myles Garrett anchoring the defense. The Giants and Jets face brutal divisions, while New Orleans’ quarterback competition adds instability on offense.

Fantasy takeaways lean toward avoiding high-risk ROIs from these squads, except for opportunistic IDP angles and late-round stashes. Garrett anchors the Browns’ defense, while Sauce Gardner, Quinnen Williams, and Garrett Wilson provide elite Jets value if their unit earns consistent gains. Ward’s trajectory with Tennessee and the Saints’ Haener/Derek Carr narrative create speculative holds at best, with real upside only if situations stabilize and playmakers rise to the challenge.