- San Francisco 49ers (1-0, Previously Ranked No. 2): After five years of knocking, it seems the 49ers are finally ready to kick down that door.
- Miami Dolphins (1-0, No. 5): Could Tua Tagovailoa be the dark horse MVP candidate this season? It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds.
- Philadelphia Eagles (1-0, No. 3): The Eagles have to keep an eye on both the 49ers and the Cowboys as they continue their journey this season.
- New York Jets (1-0, No. 6): If Aaron Rodgers hadn’t suffered an injury, the Jets might have won by a comfortable margin in their latest game.
- Kansas City Chiefs (0-1, No. 1): The Chiefs should focus on targeting receivers who can actually catch the ball among their many options.
- Dallas Cowboys (1-0, No. 10): The Cowboys have a knack for dominating in the regular season, but the real question is whether they can carry that momentum into the playoffs.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (1-0, No. 7): Although the Jaguars won their recent game, it was closer than expected against an underwhelming Colts team.
- Detroit Lions (1-0, No. 14): It appears that “Honolulu blue” is the new trendy color in the NFL this season.
- Baltimore Ravens (1-0, No. 12): The Ravens’ offense needs some work, but fortunately, they have a relatively easy schedule in the early part of the season.
- Buffalo Bills (0-1, No. 8): The Bills, often compared to a Jenga tower, may be on the verge of an unexpected collapse.
- Cleveland Browns (1-0, No. 22): The Browns were the biggest wild card going into Week One, but they’ve shown they have some aces up their sleeves.
- Cincinnati Bengals (0-1, No. 4): The Bengals may need some time, but they’ll likely get their act together eventually.
- Green Bay Packers (1-0, No. 16): The Packers have silenced the doubters with their recent performance.
- New York Giants (0-1, No. 11): It’s important for the Giants to move on quickly after their recent loss and not let it derail their season.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (0-1, No. 13): The Steelers’ once-formidable home-field advantage seems to be fading away.
- Los Angeles Chargers (0-1, No. 15): The Chargers might want to consider guarding Tyreek Hill with more than just one player.
- Los Angeles Rams (1-0, No. 29): If Matthew Stafford stays healthy, the Rams could make a run for a wild-card spot.
- Seattle Seahawks (0-1, No. 9): It seems like people are already keeping a close eye on Drew Lock in Seattle.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-0, No. 27): Baker Mayfield appears to be regaining his form after a shoulder injury derailed his career in 2021.
- Washington Commanders (1-0, No. 20): While they secured a win, it’s unclear if the Commanders are significantly better than the Cardinals.
- Minnesota Vikings (0-1, No. 18): The Vikings’ season might be teetering on the edge of disaster.
- New England Patriots (0-1, No. 19): Moral victories won’t help the Patriots catch up to Don Shula’s legacy.
- New Orleans Saints (1-0, No. 24): The Saints may have suffered from bad officiating in the past, but they caught a break on Sunday with a touchdown call.
- Las Vegas Raiders (1-0, No. 28): If Jimmy Garoppolo stays healthy, the Raiders could be a formidable contender.
- Denver Broncos (0-1, No. 23): Despite the loss, the Broncos showed improvement compared to last season.
- Atlanta Falcons (1-0, No. 26): It’s hard to gauge the quality of their win when facing a potentially weak Panthers team.
- Tennessee Titans (0-1, No. 17): The Titans’ decision to draft a quarterback every year might make more sense now.
- Chicago Bears (0-1, No. 21): The start of Justin Fields’ pivotal year did not go as planned.
- Carolina Panthers (0-1, No. 25): Bryce Young, their young quarterback, will need time and support to develop.
- Houston Texans (0-1, No. 30): The Texans managed to keep their game against Baltimore close for a while, a small victory in itself.
- Indianapolis Colts (0-1, No. 31): Anthony Richardson showcased his potential in a glimpse of the future.
- Arizona Cardinals (0-1, No. 32): The Cardinals narrowly avoided sabotaging their under-the-radar rebuilding efforts with a close game.
