Top 5 NFL teams right now
So far, this has been a surprising season. Many expected powerhouses falling flat on their faces, and a lot of teams coming from nowhere to be powerhouses.
11 teams are 2-0 right now, and a good many 1-1 teams remain looking strong.
Baltimore Ravens
Cincinnati Bengals
New England Patriots
Indianapolis Colts
Jacksonville Jaguars
San Diego Chargers
Chicago Bears
Minnesota Vikings
Seattle Seahawks
Atlanta Falcons
New Orleans Saints
all remain undefeated.
Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, New York Jets, and Philadelphia Eagles look to be strong 1-1 teams.
That being said, I'd round out my top 5 as follows:
#1 Atlanta Falcons
How do you contain a quarterback that can't be contained? No one can shut down their running game at the moment, as they've already bashed up one of the sickest defensive lines in the league in Carolina, and run all over another solid defense in Tampa Bay.
#2 Chicago Bears
They'll have their first real test against Minnesota next week, but so far they've trounced everyone they've come up against. Their defense is solid, but their offense is looking great for the first time in a while.
#3 Baltimore Ravens
They've got a nasty defense and have been putting up some sick offense this season so far. Although their schedule so far has been relatively easy, they're in a ridiculous division and will be battle tested come playoff time, should they make it that far. I'd expect a deep playoff run from them this year.
#4 Indianapolis Colts
I expect another 3 loss season from these guys. They have a relatively easy schedule again, so barring an injury from Peyton, they should be getting ready to lose in the first round of playoffs once again.
#5 Cincinnati Bengals
A strong mix of both offense and defense. As long as Carson Palmer can stay healthy, they should do well even in the toughest division in the NFL.
Honorable Mentions:
Jacksonville Jaguars
these guys are tough. They went 12-4 last season against a difficult schedule and proved they're for real against the steelers last night. What they lack in talent they make up for in toughness. They do the same thing as Pittsburgh, playing a ball control offense and a shutdown defense. Last night they proved they can do it better than Pittsburgh, and I wouldn't be surprised to see these guys competing with the Colts to win the division.
So far, this has been a surprising season. Many expected powerhouses falling flat on their faces, and a lot of teams coming from nowhere to be powerhouses.
11 teams are 2-0 right now, and a good many 1-1 teams remain looking strong.
Baltimore Ravens
Cincinnati Bengals
New England Patriots
Indianapolis Colts
Jacksonville Jaguars
San Diego Chargers
Chicago Bears
Minnesota Vikings
Seattle Seahawks
Atlanta Falcons
New Orleans Saints
all remain undefeated.
Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, New York Jets, and Philadelphia Eagles look to be strong 1-1 teams.
That being said, I'd round out my top 5 as follows:
#1 Atlanta Falcons
How do you contain a quarterback that can't be contained? No one can shut down their running game at the moment, as they've already bashed up one of the sickest defensive lines in the league in Carolina, and run all over another solid defense in Tampa Bay.
#2 Chicago Bears
They'll have their first real test against Minnesota next week, but so far they've trounced everyone they've come up against. Their defense is solid, but their offense is looking great for the first time in a while.
#3 Baltimore Ravens
They've got a nasty defense and have been putting up some sick offense this season so far. Although their schedule so far has been relatively easy, they're in a ridiculous division and will be battle tested come playoff time, should they make it that far. I'd expect a deep playoff run from them this year.
#4 Indianapolis Colts
I expect another 3 loss season from these guys. They have a relatively easy schedule again, so barring an injury from Peyton, they should be getting ready to lose in the first round of playoffs once again.
#5 Cincinnati Bengals
A strong mix of both offense and defense. As long as Carson Palmer can stay healthy, they should do well even in the toughest division in the NFL.
Honorable Mentions:
Jacksonville Jaguars
these guys are tough. They went 12-4 last season against a difficult schedule and proved they're for real against the steelers last night. What they lack in talent they make up for in toughness. They do the same thing as Pittsburgh, playing a ball control offense and a shutdown defense. Last night they proved they can do it better than Pittsburgh, and I wouldn't be surprised to see these guys competing with the Colts to win the division.