Key players to watch in NFL 2025

The 106th NFL season launches promising
to deliver adrenaline-fuelled action, from
fierce tackles and electrifying runs to
thrilling last-minute touchdowns

AMERICAN
LEAGUE
NATIONAL
LEAGUE

Saquon Barkley, 28
Philadelphia Eagles.
Record 2024*: 14-3
Champions (bt Chiefs)

Jared
Verse, 24
LA Rams
(10-7)

Justin
Jefferson,
26
Minnesota
Vikings
(14-3)

Aidan
Hutchinson, 25
Detroit Lions
(15-2)

Baker
Mayfield, 30
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers (10-7)

Travis
Hunter, 22
Jacksonville
Jaguars (4-13)

Justin
Herbert, 27
Los Angeles
Chargers
(11-6)

Lamar
Jackson,
28
Baltimore
Ravens
(12-5)

Josh
Allen, 29
Buffalo
Bills
(13-4)

Patrick
Mahomes, 29
Kansas City
Chiefs (15-2)

National League
teams edge Super Bowl
series with 30 wins to
American League’s 29

Super Bowl LX: Feb 8, 2026, Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California.
Second showpiece at stadium – home of San Francisco 49ers

Sources: NFL, BBC
*Regular season
Pictures: Getty Images
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