10. Denver 5-3 Previous Rank: Not Ranked (NR)
The Broncos are slowly putting it together week by week. Bo Nix had his best game of the season going 28-37 for 284 yards, three touchdowns passing, one touchdown rushing and no interceptions.
Nix had a passer rating of 124.2, his best so far in his rookie season in defeating the Panthers 28-14.
The Broncos face a much tougher challenge this week, as they will be facing an angry Baltimore team that was upset in Cleveland last week.
The Broncos travel to Baltimore on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at M&T Bank Stadium.
9. Minnesota 5-2 Previous Rank: 4
The Vikings have now lost two straight after starting off the season 5-0. The Vikings lost on Thursday Night Football to the Rams 30-20.
The Rams finally had a healthy receiver room, with both Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua back. It was too much for the Vikings’ defense.
Matthew Stafford threw for 279 yards and four touchdowns against Minnesota in the win as Minneapolis dropped two in a row.
The Vikings will have had a long time to get things straight since playing last Thursday. Once at the top of the NFC North they now find themselves in 3rd place.
They need a win in bad way, and they’ll look to get one as they host the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday Night Football at 8:20 p.m. at U.S. Bank Stadium.
8. Pittsburgh 6-2 Previous Rank: 9
The Steelers beat the NY Giants 26-18 on Monday Night Football. Russell Wilson started his second game this year and was 20-28 for 278 yards and one touchdown.
Since taking over as the starter the Steelers are 2-0 and the offense has been more efficient. The Steelers have a Bye this week.
7. Houston 6-2 Previous Rank: 8
The Texans have opened up a commanding lead in the AFC South as they have a two-game lead on the Colts and have also beat them twice, including Sundays 23-20 win.
C.J. Stroud was back on track after last week’s dismal performance. Stroud was 25-37 for 285 yards and one touchdown. Joe Mixon carried the ball 25 times for 102 yards and one touchdown.
The Texans have a short week, traveling to East Rutherford to take on the New York Jets on Halloween at MetLife Stadium.
6. Baltimore 5-3 Previous Rank: 3
The Ravens were upset Sunday by the Cleveland Browns 29-24. The Ravens were a 7.5-point favorite but were simply outplayed.
The Ravens defense had no answer for the Browns new starting QB Jameis Winston. Winston threw 334 yards and three touchdowns in the Browns victory.
Lamar Jackson looks to get his team back on track when they play the Denver Broncos on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at home at M&T Bank Stadium
5. Buffalo Bills 6-2 Previous Rank: 7
The Bills have a commanding lead in the AFC East after winning their third straight game against Seattle 31-10.
Josh Allen was 24-34 for 283 yards and two touchdowns and one interception, which was his first of the season. James Cook led the way for Buffalo with 111 yards on 17 carries and two touchdowns. Rookie Keon Coleman caught five balls for 70 yards and one touchdown.
As for the other side of the ball, the Bills defense held the Seahawks to only 233 total yards and 10 points in the blowout win.
The Bills host the Miami Dolphins at 1:00 p.m. Sunday at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.
4. Green Bay 6-2 Previous Rank: 6
The Packers have now won two weeks in a row with a last second field goal from Brandon McManus. McManus was only signed two weeks ago yet he has been the hero in each of his first two games with his new team.
He hit a 45-yard field goal two weeks ago to beat the Texans at Lambeau and this week he connected on a 24-yard field goal to beat the Jaguars 30-27 in Jacksonville.
The Packers may be without Jordan Love this week as his status may be up in the air until gametime. Love was 14-22 for 196 yards and had no touchdowns last week.
Malik Willis led the team on the game winning drive and was 4-5 for 56 yards and one touchdown. Josh Jacobs had a big game rushing the ball 25 times for 127 yards and two touchdowns.
The Packers host the Lions for the right to the division lead Sunday at 4:25 p.m. at Lambeau Field.
3. Washington 6-2 Previous Rank: 5
The Commanders pulled off a last second Hail Mary from Jayden Daniels to Noah Brown for 52 yards with only two seconds remaining in the game to beat the Bears 18-15.
Washington amassed 481 yards against the Bears but could only come up with four Austin Seibert field goals before adding the last second touchdown.
Daniels was 21-38 for 326 yards and 1 touchdown. Washingtons defense only allowed 15 first downs and held Caleb Williams to 131 yards passing.
Washington has the second highest point differential in the NFC at a plus 69, only the Lions are better at plus 100.
The Commanders take to the road to take on the divisional rival New York Giants Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at MetLife Stadium.
2. Detroit 6-1 Previous Rank: 2
The Lions pulverized the Titans 52-14 in a statistically crazy game. Jared Goff threw three touchdowns and was 12-15 for only 85 yards passing. Jahmyr Gibbs carried the ball 11 times for 127 yards, a whopping 11.5 yards per carry while also scoring one touchdown.
The Lions only had 225 total yards to the Titans 416 yards. The Titans also led in time of possession, also controlling the ball for 35:37 to the Lions 24:23. However, the special teams for Detroit played exceptional, being the difference for Dan Campbell’s unit.
This box score looked totally opposite of what you figured took place on the field.
The NFC North division lead is up for grabs as the Lions travel to Green Bay to take on the Packers at 4:25 Sunday at Lambeau Field.
1. Kansas City 7-0 Previous Rank: 1
The Chiefs continued their unbeaten season by downing the Raiders 27-20 on the road. Patrick Mahomes had a big day going 27-38 for 262 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
The Chiefs continue to sneak by every week, but good teams find a way to win no matter the circumstances.
Mahomes is statistically having the worst season of his career with only eight touchdowns and nine interceptions so far but still has the third best odds for the league’s most valuable player (MVP) currently.
Tampa Bays defense is giving up an average of 26 points a game, so we could see some points scored in this one when the Chiefs host Tampa Bay on Monday Night Football at 8:15 p.m. at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Honorable Mentions: Philadelphia, and Arizona
Dropped Out (10) Chicago
