How hard is it to win the NFL? Of the league’s 32 teams, only nine teams have winning records after four weeks. Only two teams — the Chiefs and the Vikings — have yet to suffer their first loss. Only one division — the super competitive NFC North — has two teams that currently boast winning records.
The NFL’s exclusive list of teams with winning records doesn’t include several notable teams, including the Eagles, Cowboys, Ravens, Packers, Falcons and 49ers. Each of these teams currently sit at .500 and will try to join the fraternity of winning teams this weekend (except for Philadelphia, which is on a bye).
While there are some surprising omissions, there are several surprising teams with winning records, most notably the Commanders and Vikings. Both teams’ fast starts have been buoyed by strong quarterback play.
Before Week 5 kicks off, we decided to rank each of the NFL’s winning teams, starting with the team that is in pursuit of its third consecutive title.
Rashee Rice’s season-ending injury has ramped up speculation that the Chiefs will try to acquire a wideout before the trade deadline. A possible option is Panthers former Pro Bowler Diontae Johnson, although some have floated the idea of a possible Tyreek Hill reunion (Hill himself addressed those rumors this week).
While their receiving corps took a hit, the Chiefs have a formidable rushing attack led by the trio of Isiah Pacheco, Carson Steele and recently-acquired Kareem Hunt. Kansas City’s resurgent ground game should offset Rice’s absence while making them even tougher to beat when the weather gets cold.
Oh yeah, the Chiefs still have the league’s best player in Patrick Mahomes and a defense that has been stellar against the run and in the red zone so far.
Are the Vikings for real? Well, they’re one of two undefeated teams, are fourth in the NFL in both scoring offense and defense, and have…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-10-03 14:10:27
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