After 14 weeks of NFL football, it almost feels like we’re starting over.
On a Sunday of surprises, the Eagles, Lions and Texans were defeated soundly, and the Chiefs and Jaguars lost close games. The Ravens had to go to overtime to pull out a victory over the Rams.
So who can we believe in down the stretch? That’s easy: The 49ers, who dispatched the Seahawks for their fifth straight win. San Francisco looks like a juggernaut; a team on a Super Bowl mission.
But don’t overlook the Cowboys, who have been lurking all season, mainly beating lesser opponents. On Sunday night, Dallas made a primetime statement with its 33-13 blowout of the Eagles, who were looking to become the first team to qualify for the 2023 postseason. And don’t sleep on the Broncos, who started the season 1-5 but are 6-1 since, with wins over the Chiefs, Bills and Browns along the way.
So there’s another big shakeup this week, with the Dolphins and Cowboys climbing and the Eagles, Chiefs and Jaguars fading.
With Titans-Dolphins and Packers-Giants still on the Week 14 docket, here is my NFL top 10.
1. San Francisco 49ers
Record: 10-3; Last Week: 1
With Brock Purdy leading the way, the 49ers look like an unstoppable force. The second-year pro has completed at least 70% of his passes in seven straight games while directing a high-octane offense that reminds 49ers fans of the Joe Montana-led units of the 1980s.
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2. Miami Dolphins
Record: 9-3; Last Week: 3
The MVP buzz is growing, with Tyreek Hill torching defensive backfields across the league on the way to a potential 2,000-yard receiving season. Although the All-Pro is the headliner of a team making a push for the AFC’s top seed, the emerging defense could be the catalyst for the Dolphins’ Super Bowl run.
3. Baltimore Ravens
Record: 10-3; Last Week: 2
It is never pretty with the Ravens, but their knack for grinding out gritty wins separates them from the rest of the pack….
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Publish date : 2023-12-11 14:36:03
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