Top 10 Best NFL Team Report Cards 2023 By Key Categories Breakdown

NFL Team Report Cards 2023 are classified based on different key categories. Vikings are at the top list while Commanders are at the bottom.

1,300 players from different teams gave their opinions about their current franchise. The report card is based on the average grades from other parameters.

The categories include Treatment of families, food service, weight room, training room facilities, strength coaches, and many more. The team is also ranked in other categories like training room, staff, locker room, and team travel.

The reports are released for the franchises to improve their facility. The players can also benefit from the report as they will know which teams have the best services for them and their families. NFLPA.com has presented a full report detailing the breakdown of all eight categories.

10. New Orleans Saints

The New Orleans Saints ranked 10th for the best team rating by the NFL Report Card 2023. 

The Saints received a B+ mark in the Treatment of Families bracket. They ranked 12th in the league for supporting players’ household members. The team provides a family room and day services. For the post-game gathering area, they ranked 5th in the NFL. 

The team got the worst grade in the Food Service, i.e., F- grade. They toed for the last rank in the league. The quality of food ranked 29th. Saints are one of the three teams that do not provide dinner. They only provide lunch to the players at 3 pm. 93% reported that the cafeteria was big enough. 

For the Weight Room, the players gave it an A- grade. The quality of the equipment was good enough. However, the room needed bigger space for better workout sessions. 94% also stated that they were content with their strength coaches.

The Strength coaches got an A mark and ranked 10th in the league. The athletes are happy with how the coaches treat them for their betterment. All the players also said that they received an individual plan. 

Treatment of Families B+
Food Service F-
Weight Room A-
Strength Coaches A
Training Room B
Training Staff A-
Locker Room A
Team Travel A+

The Training Room category got a B mark. Only 76% remarked that their ATCs were enough, while 87% felt they had enough PTs. The Saints’ ATCs ranked 3rd last in the NFL. 

The sauna and steam room were satisfactory for all the athletes. 88% felt that the hot tub space was good, while 75% said that about the cold tub space.

The Training Staff got an A- grade and believed the staff members contributed to their success. They ranked 15th in this category, and the players expressed highly of them. 

Players in the Locker Room bracket gave the team an A grade. They are happy with the room and added that it was ‘one of the nicest in the league.’ All of them believed that it got a big space. 

The Team Travel facility got a spectacular A+ grade. All the athletes expressed that they had a good amount of space to spread out, no roommates to fill, and that they had received a lot of 1st class tickets.

9. Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills ranked 9th for the best team rating per the NFL Report Card 2023.

The Bills have received an A- grade in their Treatment of Families bracket. They ranked 5th in the NFL for their support facilities for players’ relatives. They do offer daycare services and a dedicated family room. The post-game gathering facility ranked 9th overall. 

In the Food Service category, Bills received a C grade. The Quality of food ranked 15th. All three meals got provided. The players have an issue that the dietician works for them and the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres, which limits her focus on them. 94% are satisfied with the cafeteria space.

The Weight room got an A+ mark, and all the players believed that the weight room is one of the best in the NFL. 100% stated that they have enough strength coaches too. 

The players rated an A+ grade to their Strength Coaches. The sportsmen felt that the coaches spend a great time on their improvement and success. 96% also reported that they receive an individual plan. 

Treatment of Facilities A-
Food Service C
Weight Room A+
Strength Coaches A+
Training Room B+
Training Staff A
Locker Room A-
Team Travel D+

The Training Room has got a B+ mark. 81% of players stated they have enough ATCs, whereas 72% talked about their PTs’ satisfaction. The steam room and sauna are big enough for 98% of the players. The hot tub space is also enough for 96%. 

For their Training Staff category, Bills got an A mark. The players are pleased with their trainers’ treatment of them and believe they contribute to their success. 

The Locker room got an A- grade and ranked 8th overall. 92% of sportsmen reported that the room was big enough.

Team Travel received the worst grade with D+. They ranked 25th in the league in this bracket. Only 64% said that they had enough room for spreading out and had provisions for first-class seats. However, they tell the young players to have roommates.

8. New York Giants

The New York Giants received the 8th position for the best team per the NFL report Card 2023.

The NY Giants got a B+ mark in the Treatment of Families bracket. They ranked 8th overall regarding the support for players’ household services.

They offer daycare services but do not have a dedicated family room on game day. They got 7th rank in the post-game gathering service too. 

In the Food Service bracket, the Giants received a B+ grade. They ranked 12th in the Quality of Food. 100 % reported that they had enough room in the cafeteria. 

The Giants received a B+ mark in the Weight room category. Players stated that the room was ‘functional and practical,’ but it was not the best if compared to other NFL teams. However, they also said that it was better than most. 

The Strength Coaches received a B+ grade. The players gave positive remarks about their coaches, but not enough to land a better grade. 88% of the athletes expressed that they received an individual plan.

Treatment of Facilities B+
Food Service B+
Weight Room B+
Strength Coaches B+
Training Room B+
Training Staff A+
Locker Room B
Team Travel A-

The Training room category got a B+ grade and tied for 5th rank overall. 92% of the players believed they had enough ATCs, while 95% remarked that the PTs were good enough. 

100% said the steam room was big enough, while the sauna landed 96% satisfaction. 81% of players reported having enough space for hot and cold tubs. 

The Giants got an astounding A+ grade in their Training Staff bracket and ranked 1st overall. The players greatly respected their training staff members and said that these staffers contributed to their success. 

The Locker Room got a B grade and ranked 14th in the league. It was seen as practical and functional, but players considered it average compared to other NFL teams. 92% felt that they also had a good amount of space in the locker room. 

Giants received an A- grade for the Team Travel category and tied for the 9th rank in the NFL. 95% said they had good space for spreading out and got 1st class seats for comfort.

7. San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers ranked 7th for the best team rating by the NFL Report Card 2023. 

In the Treatment of Families, the 49ers got a B+ grade and tied for 5th rank in the league. They offer daycare services. However, they do not have a provision for a family room. Moreover, they rank 1st in the post-game gathering area. 

The 49ers got an A- grade in the Food Service category. They got 5th rank in the Quality of food, and all three meals are provided. 94% remarked that there is enough space in their cafeteria. 

The players gave an A- grade to their Weight Room and tied in 9th rank. They expressed their happiness with the room’s space for good workouts. All of them said that they have enough Strength coaches. 

The Strength coach bracket received an A grade and ranked 10th overall. 95% said that they received an individual plan. Athletes were happy with their coaches’ performance and treatment. 

Treatment of Facilities B+
Food Service A-
Weight Room A-
Strength Coaches A
Training Room C+
Training Staff A-
Locker Room B+
Team Travel A-

In the Training Room category, the 49ers received a C+ grade. The players are concerned that the room is smaller and needs more tables. For staffing, 89% expressed having enough ATCs, whereas 86% said they have enough PTs.

91% said the steam room is big enough, and 92% felt that the Sauna’s space is satisfactory. However, regarding Tub space, only 54% stated that they have enough hot tub space. 

The Training Staff received an A- mark and ranked 15th. The athletes gave high remarks about their staff and said they contributed to their success. 

The 49ers received a B+ grade for their Locker Room facility. They got tied for 10th position, and players viewed the room as functional and spacious. However, they suggested the need for upgrades.

The athletes gave an A- mark for the Team Travel. 93% stated that they have good room space for spreading out. However, they had few 1st class seats provisions.

6. Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers got the 6th best team rating per the NFL report Card 2023. 

In the Treatment of Families category, the team got a B+ grade. They ranked 5th overall for the player’s families. They offer a family room but are one of the 11 teams that do not offer daycare services. 

In the Food Service bracket, the team received an A grade and had a 2nd rank for the Quality of food. 100% of them felt that there was enough room in the cafeteria. All three meals are provided. 

The Weight Room category showed an A grade, with the players feeling they had a great room for workouts. 96% also believed in their number of strength coaches. 

The Strength Coaches received an A grade. The players were pleased with the way the strength coaches helped them improve, and 98% stated that they received an individual plan. 

Treatment of Facilities B+
Food Service A
Weight Room A
Strength Coaches A
Training Room B-
Training Staff A-
Locker Room B
Team Travel A

The Packers received a B- grade for their Training Room. 82% of the players felt that they had enough ATCs, while only 73% believed they had PTs to a satisfactory level. 

The Steam Room was big enough, according to 92% of the players. Only 68% reported that the sauna was good enough for them. Moreover, 89% stated that they had a good hot tub space. 

The Training staff got an A- grade and tied for 15th overall in the NFL. The athletes gave positive remarks about their training staff. 

The Locker Room got a B grade from the players. 96% said that the room was big enough but needed renovation. There were no padded seats in the lockers too. 

The Team Travel bracket got an A mark, and 92% believed they had enough space to spread out with no roommates. Packers provide their athletes with 1st class seats.

5. Dallas Cowboys 

The Dallas Cowboys has received the 5th best team rating per the NFL report Card 2023.

For the Treatment of Families category, Dallas got an A+ grade. They ranked 1st regarding support for players’ household facilities and daycare services. Moreover, they also ranked 4th overall for the pos-game gathering service.

The team got an A mark for the Food Service category. 100% reported that there was great space for dining purposes in the canteens. They ranked 4th in the Quality of food.

In the Weight room bracket, Cowboys got an A+ grade from their athletes. Players were satisfied with the weight room. All of them also believed they had enough strength coaches.

Players gave an A+ grade to the strength coaches, believing in their great support and training programs. 96% stated that they received an individual plan. 

Treatment of Families A+
Food Service A
Weight Room A+
Strength Coaches A+
Training Room B
Training Staff A-
Locker Room A+
Team Travel C-

The Training Room bracket got a B grade. 87% of the players believed they had enough ATCs, while only 75% reported satisfaction with PTs. Moreover, many athletes also felt that they were understaffed for this facility.

100% reported that the steam room was good for them. However, Dallas is one of 6 NFL teams that do not provide a sauna. For Tubs, 100% stated that they have enough hot tub space. 

For the training staff, Cowboys received an A- grade. They gave positive remarks about the staff members. They tied in 15th overall for this category. We must note that most NFL players gave their team’s training staff high marks. 

The Locker Room bracket got an A+ mark. The sportsmen had no complaints about it, and they all reported that it was big enough. 

For their Team Travel, Cowboys ranked 23rd and were given C- grade. 78% believed that they had enough room to spread out. The negative grade primarily comes from Dallas being one of 7 teams that do not offer 1st class seats to their athletes.

4. Houston Texans

The Houston Texans got the 4th best team rating per the NFL report Card 2023. 

The Texans lack a family room for their players, which is the major reason for their B+ grade in the Treatment of Families category. They do offer daycare services also. 

In the Food Service category, the team had a B+ grade. They ranked 6th in terms of quality of food. 72% of players stated that the canteen had enough room for all of them. 

The Weight Room got graded A. The athletes felt they had a good weight room for maintaining their physical health. 

The Strength Coaches got an A grade. The athletes reported that their strength staff had supported them fully. The coaches also provided individual plans to 93% of them.

Treatment of Facilities B+
Food Service B+
Weight Room A
Strength Coaches A
Training Room B
Training Staff A+
Locker Room B+
Team Travel A+

The Training room received a B grade from the Raiders players. 90% felt they had good PTs, while 98% believed their ATCs were satisfactory. However, the players were concerned that they did not have a steam room or a sauna. 89% of the players felt that they have enough hot tub space. 

For their Training Staff, the team got an A+ grade. The players felt that the staff members supported them fully and spoke highly of them.

The Locker Room got a B+ grade and ranked 10th in the league. 91% stated that they had enough room space. However, players complained about showers not functioning well.  

In the Team Travel category, Texans got the A+ mark. 92% said they had good space to spread out and journeyed on 1st class tickets. The Texans also have the facility of only rookies needing to stay in the hotel during the camp and before the game.

3. Las Vegas Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders got the 3rd best team rating per the NFL report Card 2023. 

They got a B grade in the Treatment of Families category. The Raiders provide a family room and a daycare. However, the daycare is not present at the stadium. 

Raiders received an A- mark in the Food Service. Their food quality ranked 8th overall, and players stated that all three meals were provided. 100% said that the cafeteria space was large enough. 

For the Weight Room category, the players gave an A+ grade. They have a great weight room for workouts. 

The Strength coaches also received an A+ mark, and athletes reported that they always supported their success. All of them felt that they have enough strength coaches too. 98% had got an individual plan from the coaches too. 

Treatment of Facilities B
Food Service A-
Weight Room A+
Strength Coaches A+
Training Room A
Training Staff B+
Locker Room A+
Team Travel A+

The Dolphins got an A grade in their Training Room. 93% believed they had enough staff for ATCs and 88% for PTs. 72% felt the Sauna has enough space. 94% also stated that they have enough hot tub space. 

The Training Staff had a B+ grade, and the players remarked positively about them. The Locker Room got an A+ mark, with players proudly saying that other team athletes are jealous of it. 

The Miami players gave an A+ mark for the Team Travel category. 98% were happy about the room for spreading out with no roommates.

2. Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins have received the 2nd position for the best NFL team per the NFLPA report Card 2023.

In the Food Service category, the DOlphins received an A grade. The quality of food got rated 2nd overall. 97% of the players stated that the canteen was big enough. 

In the Weight Room category, the players stated they have one of the best facilities. They gave it an A+ grade. 

The Strength coaches got an A+ grade. The players were content with their strong staff. Moreover, 97% of athletes received an individual plan from their coaches. 

The Training room received an A+ grade. 87% of players felt that they have sufficient ATCs and PTs staff. The Steam Room and Tubs also are big enough for all the sportsmen.

Treatment of Facilities C+
Food Service A
Weight Room A+
Strength Coaches A+
Training Room A+
Training Staff A+
Locker Room A+
Team Travel A

The Training Room also got an A+ mark, and the players felt the trainers always supported them. The Locker Room got an A+ grade, as the athletes were happy with enough space and security. 

For the Team Travel, the Dolphins received an A mark. 87% of sportsmen are happy they have enough room and received many 1st class tickets.

For the Treatment of Families, the Dolphins got a C+ grade. This is the only bad grade they received. They offer a room for families but ranked 19 overall. The major gripe is that the team only gives limited passes to the postgame area.

1. Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings had the 1st position in the 2023 NFLPA Report Card for the best NFL team with great investment in coaching, staffing, and facilities. 

The players ranked A in the Treatment of Families category. The team provides a family room and daycare facilities. They also have post-game gathering availability. 

Vikings got an A- in their Food Service / Nutrition category. All the players stated there was enough space in the cafeteria for dining. They also added that all three meals were provided, i.e., in the morning, day, and evening. 

In the Weight room category, Viking received an A grade. They have a new weight room to show off, and the athletes are happy with it.

As for the Strength coach, the Vikings got an astounding A+ grade. About 98% of the players remarked that they had enough strength coaches. Moreover, the players also said that the coaches always fully support the team members. Furthermore, their coaches. have spent time preparing an individual plan for all the players.

Treatment of Facilities A
Food Service A-
Weight Room A
Strength Coaches A+
Training Room A+
Training Staff A+
Locker Room A+
Team Travel A

The Vikings player graded A+ for their Training room. 95% reported that they had enough staffing for ATCs and PTs. Plus, there is a steam sauna, which is satisfactory for 100% of the players. 

The Training staff was graded A+, and players reported that they maximized their support for the player’s success. 

The Locker Room got an A+ grade, and all the players believed it had enough room.

Finally, Team Travel got an A grade, and 95% of players said they had enough room to spread out in their logistics. The team always provided good First class seats.

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