Are the Patriots a Top 3 team right now?

[Pessimistic Pete]

Only three teams in the NFL with just one loss are the Steelers, Patriots and Jets (who are playing right now)

If not, rank your 3 top teams.

 

[convertedpatsfan]

Not yet. But we could be by season's end.

 

[Nikolai]

I'm going to say yes, with the caveat that the 4-2 Giants look really, really good.

 

[BritPat]

We're not a top three team. Too many deficiencies. But we're getting there.

 

[51Hits]

Yes. What teams don't have holes? The question is right NOW, their record is undeniable. It's not like we're talking about some fluke team fluking their way to an impressive record.

 

[RobAllan]

We're not a top three team. Too many deficiencies. But we're getting there.

Not saying you're wrong, but who is your top 3?

 

[Dutchmaster617]

No question right behind the Steelers and sadly Jets though they could lose.

 

[CheeseMonkeys]

Although I don't know if you can say that at this point in time I did choose yes. I think after a win next week you can say so.

 

[PATRIOTSFANINPA]

Above mid pack but not top 3,not even close

I would say about 8th with Pitt,Jets,N.O.,Indy,Houston,Giants and a healthy GB team ahead of us...at least when you look at total team offense/defense they are better right now

The defense has improved a bit each week but the secondary is still quite ugly

 

[VJCPatriot]

Definitely top 5 and can debateably be considered in the top 3 now. I think as long as the defense continues to mature and play like they did in the 4th and OT, this team could be very special.

 

[reflexblue]

Only three teams in the NFL with just one loss are the Steelers, Patriots and Jets (who are playing right now)

If not, rank your 3 top teams.

It appears that way PP

 

[BritPat]

Not saying you're wrong, but who is your top 3?

In the AFC? Ravens, Steelers, Jets (blurgh). In fact I think Indy are better too.

 

[UofApatsfan]

Right now it's so wide open they're top 3 by default merely because they only have 1 loss.

 

[patriotsdynasty12189]

Giants, Steelers, Jets, Pats/ravens

 

[Nikolai]

Above mid pack but not top 3,not even close

I would say about 8th with Pitt,Jets,N.O.,Indy,Houston,Giants and a healthy GB team ahead of us...at least when you look at total team offense/defense they are better right now

The defense has improved a bit each week but the secondary is still quite ugly

Pitt, Jes, Giants, I can give you.

Why the Colts?

Why the Saints? They've looked rather anemic, outside of further exposing Tampa Bay today.

Houston has looked pretty weak of late, but I suppose when they're playing at their best, they're among the best.

If you're going to assume a healthy Green Bay, then it is only fair to do the same with the Pats, who lack Warren, Bodden, Faulk, etc.

I'm not trying to start a fight, but I think the Pats are arguably better than nearly all, except the Steelers, Jets, and maybe Giants.

 

[UofApatsfan]

Giants, Steelers, Jets, Pats/ravens

IMO, the Giants are too jekyll and hyde to be considered a top 3 team, they need to show a little more consistency first.

 

[BritPat]

IMO, the Giants are too jekyll and hyde to be considered a top 3 team, they need to show a little more consistency first.

I think you could say the same about the rest of the so-called contenders. Bar maybe the Steelers who I think could win it all.

 

[PATRIOTSFANINPA]

Pitt, Jes, Giants, I can give you.

Why the Colts?

Why the Saints? They've looked rather anemic, outside of further exposing Tampa Bay today.

Houston has looked pretty weak of late, but I suppose when they're playing at their best, they're among the best.

If you're going to assume a healthy Green Bay, then it is only fair to do the same with the Pats, who lack Warren, Bodden, Faulk, etc.

I'm not trying to start a fight, but I think the Pats are arguably better than nearly all, except the Steelers, Jets, and maybe Giants.

N.O. Has a SB hangover which I think they will fight through

GB was missing Matthews today,when he is healthy that defense is different

The Colts still have a better secondary,otherwise NE and Indy are pretty close

When Schaub decides to play an entire game Houston is near impossible to beat

 

[BradyMossWelker]

Wow. Saying the Texans are a better team than the Patriots it's one of the most ridiculous things I've heard in some time.

 

[UofApatsfan]

I think you could say the same about the rest of the so-called contenders. Bar maybe the Steelers who I think could win it all.

Yeah but the Giants are on their own level of inconsistent. Just last year they started 5-0 then completely imploded.

The Steelers tho I agree are probably the favorites at this point.