1. Bills (last week No. 1; 7-1): If they had faced a team with a borderline functional offense, they might have ceded first place to Jacksonville.
2. Jaguars (No. 2; 6-2): Who cares about future draft picks when the AI apocalypse arrives?
3. 49ers (No. 3; 7-1): Looks like they’re going to be up to something on trade deadline day.
4. Broncos (No. 4; 7-2): They are good enough to win the games they try to lose.
5. Bears (No. 5; 7-2): Caleb Williams isn’t trying to become Patrick Mahomes; he hopes to transform into Michael Jordan.
6. Chiefs (No. 7; 6-2): The kicker position shouldn’t be a hot proposition.
7. Steelers (No. 8; 6-2): Completing the sweep of the Bengals will be key to winning the division.
8. Bengals (No. 11; 6-2): A Super Bowl push is very realistic.
9. Seahawks (No. 9; 5-4): Drew Lock is a better fit for this team than Sam Darnold.
10. Lions (No. 12; 6-2): What does kneecap mean in German?
11. Packers (No. 14; 6-3): When Micah Parsons returns, they could make a major move.
12. Vikings (No. 6; 6-2): Tuesday is arguably the most crucial non-game day for the Vikings in years; Will they move to quarterback?
13. Giants (No. 16; 5-2-1): They are gradually moving away in the NFC East.
14. Patriotes (No. 10; 5-4): The regression continues.
15. Rams (No. 15; 5-4): Can Ty Simpson play receiver?
16. Browns (No. 13; 5-4): Can they stop the bleeding?
17. Raiders (No. 17; 4-5): Time to flip the switch on Fernando.
18. Buccaneers (No. 18; 3-6): They would be dangerous on the road in the playoffs, if they can get there.
19. Ravens (No. 19; 4-5): Can they hold on until Lamar Jackson returns?
20. Texans (No. 23; 3-5): CJ Stroud makes millions every week.
21. Saints (No. 25; 3-5): As a result, they are tied for first place in the division.
22. Panthers (No. 22; 3-5): David Tepper will do everything possible to try to land Mike Tomlin.
23. Cardinals (No. 20; 3-6): Good news, Carson Beck – you’re playing. Bad news, Carson Beck, you’re playing.
24. Falcons (#21; 3-6): Jessie Bates’ trade says it all; they’re not interested in winning the division and getting blown out by the No. 5 seed in the wild-card round.
25. Cowboys (No. 26; 4-5): Even games against bad teams are tough.
26. Commanders (No. 24; 2-5-1): The mini-bye could be the time to say goodbye to the head coach.
27. Eagles (No. 27; 2-7): The soft-shell tank is on.
28. Titans (No. 28; 1-7): No one would have even noticed they were goodbye, if not for anything that happened with Calvin Ridley.
29. Colts (No. 29; 2-7): Vaya con dios, Jonathan Taylor.
30. Dolphins (No. 30; 1-7): The only drama left is whether they finish last in the division.
31. Jets (No. 31; 2-7): Same.
32. Chargers (No. 32; 0-8): Do they know they are winless?
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