Official Team Standings (by Financial Metrics)
Does the NFL run a solid business? Only one team in the league — the Detroit Lions — lost money last season. Three franchises dominate as perennial financial champs in Forbes' annual rankings of the most valuable teams: the Dallas Cowboys, the Washington Redskins, and the New England Patriots. In years to come, the Cowboys will likely stay on top with a new billion-dollar stadium expected to boost earnings, but top-grade management at the Patriots and formidable revenue from the Redskins will keep competition tight. Click through the sortable chart below for a glimpse into the finances of all 32 NFL teams.
| Team | Team Value (billions) | Stadium Revenue (millions) | Operating Income (millions) | Player Expenses (millions) | Gate Receipts (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | $1.61 | $269 | $30.6 | $137 | $46 |
| Washington Redskins | $1.54 | $327 | $58.1 | $154 | $84 |
| New England Patriots | $1.32 | $282 | $39.2 | $144 | $80 |
| New York Giants | $1.18 | $214 | $41.2 | $112 | $54 |
| New York Jets | $1.17 | $213 | $25.9 | $129 | $52 |
| Houston Texans | $1.13 | $239 | $43.9 | $128 | $48 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | $1.12 | $237 | $33.5 | $131 | $53 |
| Indianapolis Colts | $1.08 | $203 | $16.1 | $132 | $42 |
| Chicago Bears | $1.06 | $226 | $33.7 | $134 | $55 |
| Baltimore Ravens | $1.06 | $226 | $23.0 | $135 | $56 |
| Denver Broncos | $1.06 | $226 | $18.8 | $132 | $59 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | $1.05 | $224 | $39.3 | $128 | $56 |
| Miami Dolphins | $1.04 | $232 | $36.1 | $123 | $56 |
| Carolina Panthers | $1.04 | $221 | $22.3 | $124 | $51 |
| Cleveland Browns | $1.04 | $220 | $19.3 | $129 | $46 |
| Green Bay Packers | $1.02 | $218 | $21.9 | $125 | $47 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | $1.02 | $214 | $11.9 | $138 | $50 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | $1.02 | $216 | $14.4 | $135 | $46 |
| Seattle Seahawks | $1.01 | $215 | $8.9 | $130 | $44 |
| Tennessee Titans | $0.99 | $216 | $24.5 | $127 | $44 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | $0.94 | $205 | $22.0 | $129 | $46 |
| New Orleans Saints | $0.94 | $213 | $21.5 | $139 | $41 |
| St Louis Rams | $0.93 | $206 | $26.4 | $130 | $43 |
| Detroit Lions | $0.92 | $204 | $-3.1 | $136 | $44 |
| Arizona Cardinals | $0.91 | $203 | $19.7 | $129 | $43 |
| San Diego Chargers | $0.89 | $207 | $19.0 | $133 | $49 |
| Buffalo Bills | $0.89 | $206 | $12.4 | $139 | $40 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | $0.88 | $204 | $27.6 | $126 | $42 |
| Atlanta Falcons | $0.87 | $203 | $30.9 | $115 | $43 |
| San Francisco 49ers | $0.87 | $201 | $4.1 | $137 | $39 |
| Oakland Raiders | $0.86 | $205 | $27.0 | $126 | $39 |
| Minnesota Vikings | $0.84 | $195 | $18.9 | $122 | $42 |
All data reflect the 2007 season and come from “The Business of Football,” published in Forbes magazine on September 10, 2008.