Coach Lefty's weekly take and the league's collective vote.
The Patriots stay at #1 for a fourth straight week — but barely. They've won three in a row by single digits, and the offense has scored just 19 points per game over that stretch. Meanwhile, the Bills are surging on the back of a defense that's pitched two shutouts since the bye. If the Bills win Sunday Night against the Chiefs, expect them at the top of next week's poll.
Surviving more than dominating. Defense is elite. Offense is finding ways.
Hottest team in the league. Two shutouts in three weeks. Knocking on #1.
Mahomes is throwing dimes again. Sunday Night vs Bills will define the AFC.
Hurts is in MVP form. Run game finally clicking. Defense gets healthy this week.
Bounced back with a beatdown of the Giants. Parsons is wrecking offenses.
Lamar is healthy. The schedule is brutal. They've won 5 of 6 anyway.
Goff and the offense don't slow down. Defense gives up too many big plays.
Love is improving every week. Run defense is the question.
Defense carries them. Offense needs to find a third receiver.
Inconsistent. When Burrow is on, they're top-5. When he's off, it's a slog.
Injuries to McCaffrey and Bosa have hurt. Can't get healthy fast enough.
Defense kept them in games. Offense couldn't capitalize. Long offseason ahead.
Rebuilding mode. Daboll deserves credit for fight despite results.
Tough year. The young pieces are real, but the team needs help everywhere.
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