1. Philadelphia Eagles<\/h3>\n![\"Jalen](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/USATSI_26801948_168402708_lowres-1024x682.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSay what you want about the defending champs, but despite not playing their best football through the first seven weeks, the Eagles<\/a> are 5-2 and lead the NFC East. Jalen Hurts and the pass game finally got going after dealing with tons of criticism, and that should only help get the struggling run game going. Once this team is firing on all cylinders, they will be very tough to beat. They now have a playoff pedigree, too, so they know how to win big games.<\/p>\n2. Kansas City Chiefs<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/Patrick-Mahomes-1-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWatch out, AFC, because here come the Chiefs<\/a>. Patrick Mahomes has gone from having no weapons offensively early in the season to now having arguably the most weapons he has had in the past five seasons. With Rashee Rice back, everyone else becomes better, and there may not be a defense in the entire league that has the personnel to slow down all four wide receivers and Kelce. They even got their running game going with Pacheco. They even made some history with their shutout of the Raiders<\/a>.<\/p>\n3. Los Angeles Rams<\/h3>\n![\"Rams](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/Rams-UDFAs-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Rams<\/a> defense continues to impress, and they are becoming a championship-caliber unit. When you couple that with a Super Bowl-winning QB in Matthew Stafford and a Super Bowl-winning coach in Sean McVay, you suddenly have yourselves a true contender. They won a huge game in Week 7 overseas and did it without their best offensive player and one of the best players in the league, Puka Nacua.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
4. Indianapolis Colts<\/h3>\n
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The Colts<\/a> are now 6-1 after their huge road win over the Chargers in Week 7. They have the best record in the NFL right now, and the offense is one of the most explosive in the league, thanks to Daniel Jones\u2019 resurrection and RB Jonathan Taylor being a touchdown machine. The defense does give up too many points, but they also get after the quarterback and force plenty of turnovers, which is a winning recipe.<\/p>\n5. Detroit Lions<\/h3>\n![\"Lions](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/11\/USATSI_24785205_168414004_lowres-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Junfu Han\/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe defense has been dealing with injuries, and they have been getting lit up in the passing game because of it. Still, when this team is healthy, they are very tough to beat, especially because of how well-balanced the offense is with Goff slinging it around and the tremendous ground game with Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. The biggest issue for the Lions<\/a> is that they play in a highly competitive division that has four teams that are capable of making the playoffs. Huge win for them over the Bucs on MNF.<\/p>\n6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Mike-Evans-Injury-1024x640.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAre they lucky and good, or just really darn good? The Bucs have been winning close games, led by Baker Mayfield, who has a flair for the dramatic in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter. He has played most of the season with his best offensive weapons injured, and still, the Bucs<\/a> have one of the best records in the league. Although there is no team that they can\u2019t beat, there are teams that are better on paper.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
7. Denver Broncos<\/h3>\n![\"bo](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27372248-1024x695.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe Broncos<\/a> won the game of the week in Week 7. They were down 26-8 with 6 minutes to go in the fourth quarter and miraculously came back to win 33-32. Being able to battle back with a no-quit attitude and win a game like that is exactly why this Broncos team is scary. They may be down, but they are never out. Bo Nix is incredibly dynamic, and although they have struggled at times defensively, overall, they still are one of the top units in football.<\/p>\n8. Buffalo Bills<\/h3>\n
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The Bills<\/a> limped into their bye week with two straight losses in games they were expected to win. The defense cannot stop the run, and therefore cannot get off the field, which means MVP Josh Allen is stuck on the sidelines. If they can\u2019t fix that issue, they will struggle to beat a good team. Of course, having Josh Allen gives them a chance to win any game, which is why, regardless of their record, they are on this list.<\/p>\n9. Green Bay Packers<\/h3>\n![\"Sunday](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/Sunday-Night-Football-Bets-1024x768.jpg\")
Photo Credit: Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThis is a team that hasn\u2019t played its best football since the first couple of weeks of the season, yet they are finding ways to win games that they have no business winning. Micah Parsons had his best game as a member of the Packers<\/a> in Week 7 and showed just how dangerous he can make this defense when he is healthy.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
10. New England Patriots<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/USATSI_27369577_168419650_lowres-1024x700.jpg\")
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Say what you want about the defending champs, but despite not playing their best football through the first seven weeks, the Eagles<\/a> are 5-2 and lead the NFC East. Jalen Hurts and the pass game finally got going after dealing with tons of criticism, and that should only help get the struggling run game going. Once this team is firing on all cylinders, they will be very tough to beat. They now have a playoff pedigree, too, so they know how to win big games.<\/p>\n Watch out, AFC, because here come the Chiefs<\/a>. Patrick Mahomes has gone from having no weapons offensively early in the season to now having arguably the most weapons he has had in the past five seasons. With Rashee Rice back, everyone else becomes better, and there may not be a defense in the entire league that has the personnel to slow down all four wide receivers and Kelce. They even got their running game going with Pacheco. They even made some history with their shutout of the Raiders<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Rams<\/a> defense continues to impress, and they are becoming a championship-caliber unit. When you couple that with a Super Bowl-winning QB in Matthew Stafford and a Super Bowl-winning coach in Sean McVay, you suddenly have yourselves a true contender. They won a huge game in Week 7 overseas and did it without their best offensive player and one of the best players in the league, Puka Nacua.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Colts<\/a> are now 6-1 after their huge road win over the Chargers in Week 7. They have the best record in the NFL right now, and the offense is one of the most explosive in the league, thanks to Daniel Jones\u2019 resurrection and RB Jonathan Taylor being a touchdown machine. The defense does give up too many points, but they also get after the quarterback and force plenty of turnovers, which is a winning recipe.<\/p>\n The defense has been dealing with injuries, and they have been getting lit up in the passing game because of it. Still, when this team is healthy, they are very tough to beat, especially because of how well-balanced the offense is with Goff slinging it around and the tremendous ground game with Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. The biggest issue for the Lions<\/a> is that they play in a highly competitive division that has four teams that are capable of making the playoffs. Huge win for them over the Bucs on MNF.<\/p>\n Are they lucky and good, or just really darn good? The Bucs have been winning close games, led by Baker Mayfield, who has a flair for the dramatic in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter. He has played most of the season with his best offensive weapons injured, and still, the Bucs<\/a> have one of the best records in the league. Although there is no team that they can\u2019t beat, there are teams that are better on paper.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Broncos<\/a> won the game of the week in Week 7. They were down 26-8 with 6 minutes to go in the fourth quarter and miraculously came back to win 33-32. Being able to battle back with a no-quit attitude and win a game like that is exactly why this Broncos team is scary. They may be down, but they are never out. Bo Nix is incredibly dynamic, and although they have struggled at times defensively, overall, they still are one of the top units in football.<\/p>\n The Bills<\/a> limped into their bye week with two straight losses in games they were expected to win. The defense cannot stop the run, and therefore cannot get off the field, which means MVP Josh Allen is stuck on the sidelines. If they can\u2019t fix that issue, they will struggle to beat a good team. Of course, having Josh Allen gives them a chance to win any game, which is why, regardless of their record, they are on this list.<\/p>\n This is a team that hasn\u2019t played its best football since the first couple of weeks of the season, yet they are finding ways to win games that they have no business winning. Micah Parsons had his best game as a member of the Packers<\/a> in Week 7 and showed just how dangerous he can make this defense when he is healthy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n2. Kansas City Chiefs<\/h3>\n
3. Los Angeles Rams<\/h3>\n
4. Indianapolis Colts<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n5. Detroit Lions<\/h3>\n
6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/h3>\n
7. Denver Broncos<\/h3>\n
8. Buffalo Bills<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n9. Green Bay Packers<\/h3>\n
10. New England Patriots<\/h3>\n