2021 NFL franchise valuations: How much is your team worth?
Forbes just released its annual report for all 32 NFL teams
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Pandemic? What pandemic? While the global coronavirus crisis emptied most NFL stadiums in 2020, all 32 teams stiffarmed the pandemic's attempt to cripple their finances. Buoyed by a new round of TV deals and gambling money, the average value of a NFL franchise shot up to $3.5 billion with an average increase of 14 percent. It was the biggest jump in five years, according to the annual report released by Forbes. The team atop the rankings is no surprise. The Dallas Cowboys weighed in at a whopping $6.5 billion to lead all NFL teams for the 15th straight year. They brought in $800 million in revenue on their own and one assumes it's only a matter of time before Jerry Jones pushes that number to an even billion. But what about the other 31 teams? Here's a look at where each club ranks.
32. Buffalo Bills — $2.27 billion
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Rise in value from 2020: 11 percent. 2020 revenue: $330 million. 2020 operating income: $-18 million.
31. Cincinnati Bengals — $2.275 billion
(Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports)
Rise in value from 2020: 6 percent. 2020 revenue: $348 million 2020 operating income: -$17 million.
30. Detroit Lions — $2.4 billion
(Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
Rise in value from 2020: 14 percent. 2020 revenue: $330 million. 2020 operating income: $-22 million.
29. Cleveland Browns — $2.6 billion
(Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports)
Rise in value from 2020: 8 percent. 2020 revenue: $375 million. 2020 operating income: $5.7 million.
28. Tennessee Titans — $2.625 billion
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Rise in value from 2020: 13 percent. 2020 revenue: $354 million. 2020 operating income: -$12 million.
27. Arizona Cardinals — $2.65 million
(Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
Rise in value from 2020: 6 percent. 2020 revenue: $353 million. 2020 operating income: -$16 million.
26. Jacksonville Jaguars — $2.8 billion
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Rise in value from 2020: 14 percent. 2020 revenue: $361 million. 2020 operating income: $69 million.
25. New Orleans Saints — $2.825 billion
(Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports)
Rise in value from 2020: 14 percent. 2020 revenue: $378 million. 2020 operating income: -$16 million.
24. Carolina Panthers — $2.91 billion
(Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports)
Rise in value from 2020: 14 percent. 2020 revenue: $351 million. 2020 operating income: -$22 million.
(Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)
Rise in value from 2020: 12 percent. 2020 revenue: $339 million. 2020 operating income: -$49 million.
22. Kansas City Chiefs — $2.93 billion
(Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports)
Rise in value from 2020: 29 percent. 2020 revenue: $364 million. 2020 operating income: $1.9 million.
21. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — $2.94 billion
(Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
Rise in value from 2020: 29 percent. 2020 revenue: $364 million. 2020 operating income: $1.9 million.
20. Atlanta Falcons — $3.2 billion
(Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports)
Rise in value from 2020: 11 percent. 2020 revenue: $353 million. 2020 operating income: -$4 million.
19. Indianapolis Colts — $3.25 billion
(Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
Rise in value from 2020: 14 percent. 2020 revenue: $350 million. 2020 operating income: -$20 million.
18. Minnesota Vikings — $3.35 billion
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Rise in value from 2020: 14 percent. 2020 revenue: $365 million. 2020 operating income: -$9.7 million.
17. Baltimore Ravens — $3.4 billion
(Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
Rise in value from 2020: 14 percent. 2020 revenue: $352 million. 2020 operating income: -$21 million.
16. Las Vegas Raiders — $3.415 billion
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Rise in value from 2020: 10 percent. 2020 revenue: $389 million. 2020 operating income: -$5.1 million.
15. Miami Dolphins — $3.42 billion
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Rise in value from 2020: 18 percent. 2020 revenue: $372 million. 2020 operating income: $7.9 million.
14. Pittsburgh Steelers — $3.43 billion
(Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
Rise in value from 2020: 14 percent. 2020 revenue: $364 million. 2020 operating income: $24 million.
13. Green Bay Packers — $3.475 billion
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Rise in value from 2020: 14 percent. 2020 revenue: $371 million. 2020 operating income: -$34 million.
12. Seattle Seahawks — $3.5 billion
(Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports)
Rise in value from 2020: 14 percent. 2020 revenue: $362 million. 2020 operating income: -$21 million.
11. Houston Texans — $3.7 billion
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Rise in value from 2020: 12 percent. 2020 revenue: $397 million. 2020 operating income: -$20 million.
10. Denver Broncos — $3.75 billion
( Jim O'Connor-USA TODAY Sports)
Rise in value from 2020: 17 percent. 2020 revenue: $368 million. 2020 operating income: $8.2 million.
9. Philadelphia Eagles — $3.8 billion
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Rise in value from 2020: 12 percent. 2020 revenue: $371 million. 2020 operating income: -$26 million.
8. New York Jets — $4.05 billion
(Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
Rise in value from 2020: 14 percent. 2020 revenue: $345 million. 2020 operating income: $8.4 million.
7. Chicago Bears — $4.075 billion
(Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports)
Rise in value from 2020: 16 percent. 2020 revenue: $370 million. 2020 operating income: -$3.6 million.
6. San Francisco 49ers — $4.175 billion
(Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
Rise in value from 2020: 10 percent. 2020 revenue: $374 million. 2020 operating income: -$45 million.
5. Washington Football Team — $4.2 billion
(Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports)
Rise in value from 2020: 20 percent. 2020 revenue: $388 million. 2020 operating income: $25 million.
4. Los Angeles Rams — $4.8 billion
(Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports)
Rise in value from 2020: 20 percent. 2020 revenue: $422 million. 2020 operating income: $37 million.
3. New York Giants — $4.85 billion
(Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports)
Rise in value from 2020: 13 percent. 2020 revenue: $350 million. 2020 operating income: -$13 million.
2. New England Patriots — $5 billion
(Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports)
Rise in value from 2020: 14 percent. 2020 revenue: $478 million. 2020 operating income: $142 million.
1. Dallas Cowboys — $6.5 billion
(Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports)
Rise in value from 2020: 14 percent. 2020 revenue: $800 million. 2020 operating income: $280 million. More from the NFL: Who was the No. 1 overall NFL draft pick the year you were born?
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