To illustrate the thin line between winning and losing in the NFL, a record five teams won on field goals with no time remaining in regulation on Sunday. So far in Week 10, 10 games have been decided by one score. So far this season, 69.7% of all games have been within one score (eight points) in the fourth quarter.
On the other hand, the 49ers and Cowboys distinguished themselves with blowouts on Sunday, with San Francisco’s 34-3 win the more impressive outcome considering it came on the road against the Jaguars, who had been on a five-game winning streak. After a three-game skid, the 49ers got their swagger back.
All of this drama played out while my top two teams, the Eagles and Chiefs, had the weekend off. They got a chance to rest up for their epic Super Bowl rematch in Kansas City next week. That will be telling.
In the meantime, with Broncos-Bills still on the Week 10 docket, here is my NFL top 10.
1. Philadelphia Eagles
Record: 8-1; Last Week: 1
Jalen Hurts & Co. could take advantage of the bye week to reestablish their identity as a “trench” squad with exceptional playmakers on the perimeter. The Eagles’ offensive and defensive lines set the tone for a team that leaves opponents battered and bruised at the line of scrimmage. With a collection of swift pass-catchers and runners complementing the O-line and a group of turnover-obsessed defenders backing up the defensive front, the Eagles have posted the league’s best record without playing their best ball yet. If Nick Sirianni can get his team to turn on the switch, the Eagles could cruise into Super Bowl LVIII as the NFC’s representative.
2. Kansas City Chiefs
Record: 7-2; Last Week: 2
It has taken a while for the football world to adjust to the Chiefs’ transformation to a defensive-led squad, but Steve Spagnuolo’s unit carried the team in the first half of the season. Sparked by Chris Jones’ destructive ways and a secondary loaded with high IQs and nasty temperaments, the Chiefs are holding opponents…
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