10. San Francisco 49ers (Last Week: 9)
“It worries me that it's the fifth loss when leading by 10+ points in the fourth quarter under Kyle Shanahan, but finally I look at Brock Purdy and see a franchise quarterback."
9. New York Jets (Last Week: NR)
“Here's the stat that I come back to. Aaron Rodgers on third-down this year has a 118 passer rating. They have the best third-down offense, 57% in the league. I have been a huge believer in this stat forever. If you're doing things on third-down the defense rests, it builds confidence, it usually means you have a smart quarterback, you're good pre-snap, and you're getting above-average protection."
8. Baltimore Ravens (Last Week: NR)
“This is a flawed team, but they lead the NFL in yards per play. Go ask the guys in Vegas who make a living gambling -- that is a huge stat in the league. I believe in Lamar Jackson. He's not perfect but we have only one quarterback in the league that's perfect."
7. Philadelphia Eagles (Last Week: NR)
“None of you like Philadelphia but I do. Without Shane Steichen, Jalen Hurts has too many turnovers, but good God they out-gained the Saints 460-219 in yards, and we love the Saints."
6. Detroit Lions (Last Week: NR)
“They finally figured out 'we have the best offensive line in football and two above-average running backs. MAYBE WE SHOULD RUN THE BALL MORE!'... They have the best running back tandem in the league and the best offensive line in the league. JUST RUN THE BALL."
5. Seattle Seahawks (Last Week: 8)
“The Seahawks with the same players as last year have the highest graded defense. They haven't played anybody but do you know what I see when I see Seattle? A little like Kansas City, I see a FAST defense with elite guys at linebacker and on the back end."
4. Green Bay Packers (Last Week: NR)
“Is Matt LaFleur the second-best coach in the league behind Andy Reid? What he's doing with Malik Willis is insane."
3. Minnesota Vikings (Last Week: NR)
“I keep waiting for the bubble to burst but Minnesota is good. They lead the NFL with 16 sacks. So, forget the offense, every week it's a different player defensively and they're not even healthy."
2. Buffalo Bills (Last Week: 4)
“I know, I know, Kansas City is going to break their heart in mid-January, but Joe Brady is different. They're not as Josh Allen-centric and they've got a running game. This is the best version of them that I have seen."
1. Kansas City Chiefs (Last Week: 1)
“They've become New England now. They have a star quarterback and the best coach, but they're winning with defense and they're so confident situationally. I don't think people are giving this defense credit because outside of Chris Jones they don't have a lot of big stars. Their defense is the fastest in the league."
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