Vikings, Chiefs climb in Bucky Brooks’ top 10 NFL teams

With the undefeated Eagles remaining firmly entrenched within the prime spot after one other victory, there was shuffling within the rankings instantly beneath them due partially to the Payments’ shedding to the Jets on Sunday. 

After Week 9, here is my tackle the league’s prime 10 groups.

1. Philadelphia Eagles (8-0) 

The aggressive stamina and emotional maturity of the unbeaten Eagles is as spectacular as their assortment of expertise on all sides of the ball. Jalen Hurts and Co. handle enterprise in opposition to inferior opponents with a championship-level focus that ought to serve them nicely as title contenders. 

2. Kansas City Chiefs (6-2)

Patrick Mahomes offers this staff an opportunity to win the title regardless of their flaws and deficiencies. The previous NFL and Tremendous Bowl MVP can single-handedly win video games in opposition to elite competitors with magical performances that showcase his distinctive set of expertise as an improvisational playmaker. 

3. Minnesota Vikings (7-1)

It isn’t all the time fairly with the Vikings, however this staff continues to win shut video games. With six of their seven victories determined by eight factors or fewer, Kevin O’Connell’s squad has already mastered the artwork of successful shut video games. 

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4. Buffalo Bills (6-2) 

Sean McDermott’s staff is able to incomes the No.1 spot on this record, however complacency and the dearth of a 60-minute focus make them prone to upsets to inferior squads. Though the Payments stay one of many favorites to signify the AFC in Tremendous Bowl, it’s onerous to disregard the foolish errors and miscues that repeatedly present up of their video games. 

5. Dallas Cowboys (6-2)

The emergence of Tony Pollard as a legit RB1 has given the Cowboys one of many NFL’s most dynamic backfields. The mixture of Pollard and Ezekiel Elliott has enabled the Cowboys to undertake a ground-and-pound philosophy that completely enhances a stingy protection. With Mike McCarthy electing to play “staff” ball as an alternative of ringing up meaningless stats, the Cowboys seem like a legit contender within the NFC. 

6. Tennessee Titans (5-3)

The Titans’ old-school techniques make them a troublesome out when they’re able to management the circulation of the sport. The mixture of a stout working sport and hard-hitting protection can carry this staff far within the post-season. 

7. Seattle Seahawks (6-3)

The Seahawks have re-emerged as playoff contenders because of the regular play of Geno Smith and a quickly enhancing protection. Pete Carroll has his squad believing in the identical components (protection + robust run sport + strong QB play = win) that helped the staff dominate the early 2010s. 

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8. New York Jets (6-3)

With a win over the Payments, Gang Inexperienced deserves severe consideration as a legit playoff contender within the AFC. Using an easy, no-nonsense strategy on protection, the Jets are whipping opponents with their superior expertise on the line of scrimmage and on the perimeter. With James Robinson and Michael Carter including sufficient pop within the working sport, the Jets have relied on an old-school recipe that also produces wins in right now’s sport. 

9. Miami Dolphins (6-3)

The ultra-explosive Dolphins can mild up scoreboards throughout the league with a dynamic offense that options speedsters on the perimeter and a dart thrower at quarterback. Though the protection must tighten up slightly for the Dolphins to make a deep post-season run, Mike McDaniels’ offense forces opponents to interact in shootouts whether or not they prefer it or not. 

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10. New York Giants (6-2)

The G-Males lack top-10 expertise, however their unorthodox taking part in model makes it onerous for opponents to knock them out. If the Giants are capable of play the sport on their phrases, they’ll proceed to masks their flaws and keep within the playoff hunt till the tip of the season.

Bucky Brooks is an NFL analyst for FOX Sports activities. He commonly seems on “Converse For Your self” and likewise breaks down the sport for NFL Community and as a cohost of the “Transferring the Sticks” podcast. Observe him on Twitter @BuckyBrooks.

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