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Are we currently the best team in the NFL?

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SEA is historically great through 9 games. but I don’t trust Darnold at all in the playoffs
 
People forget how well the Rams are playing right now
 
the stupid ****ing Jaguars did their best today to let them back into the playoff picture
Lol im just accepting it at this point
We are the only ones who can stop them the rest of the AFC are frauds
 
Seattle KILLED the Cardinals (who were being led by old friend Jacoby Brissett)
 
Living in Denver, mostly I can comment only on the Broncos.

Against them, I would see it being a similar game to the browns. Their pass rush could be a problem, but overall we have a better team.

Currently, we're an anomaly along with Indy and Denver. We have to respect proven teams like the Chiefs and the Bills (we won't have to respect them if we beat them a second time).

Overall, there's a lot of football to be played. I'm excited to see where this team goes.
 
Record isn't everything when it comes to determining the best, but it is a semi reliable indicator. Personally I don't believe there is a best team this year. There isn't really a true 'tier A' right now.
 
Rams, Seattle, KC, Denver, Bills,Colts, Lions

Not sure. The pats are in the mix but I need to see more. Johnathan Taylor is having a historic year and I need to see us best kc 1st
 
Based upon actual football played on the football field, not subjective “we need this” or “we are rebuilding” qualifiers, are we the best team in the NFL right now?
If not who is, and how compelling is the argument?
I look at the sum of all parts. Coaching and QB respectively.

We have probably collectively as a staff the best Coaching staff in the NFL that includes aside from Vrabel 3 former HCs. We are 5-0 on the road. This team has traits and characteristics of past patriots championship teams. No other team has had the streak that we are on this season so yes... we are the best team in the NFL right now.
 
Rams, Seattle, KC, Denver, Bills,Colts, Lions

Not sure. The pats are in the mix but I need to see more. Johnathan Taylor is having a historic year and I need to see us best kc 1st
7 game win streak, 5-0 on the road, elite coaching elite young QB.. the KC your thinking of isn't the superbowl contender you remembered. All those teams you mentioned are all contenders of course. However the edge goes to us..
 
SEA is historically great through 9 games. but I don’t trust Darnold at all in the playoffs

Wasn't it last year that the Viking's were chanting "Darnold, Darnold" when they had the best record in the NFL with one game left?

Didn't win another game all year.

That's how I view Indy, Seattle, even Detroit.

Patriots are in it, but part of a mix. There is no best team right now, Maybe the Rams.
 
Wasn't it last year that the Viking's were chanting "Darnold, Darnold" when they had the best record in the NFL with one game left?

Didn't win another game all year.

That's how I view Indy, Seattle, even Detroit.

Patriots are in it, but part of a mix. There is no best team right now, Maybe the Rams.
I'm the same as you with those teams but i definitely put Daniel Jones and Sam Darnold a notch above Jared Goff in the likely to crap your pants stakes.

It's more like i don't believe you can win a Super Bowl with Darnold/Jones and i don't think you can with Goff but i'm less sure than the other 2.
 
Wasn't it last year that the Viking's were chanting "Darnold, Darnold" when they had the best record in the NFL with one game left?

Didn't win another game all year.

That's how I view Indy, Seattle, even Detroit.

Patriots are in it, but part of a mix. There is no best team right now, Maybe the Rams.
Rams are very good. But eventually someone's going to figure out how to defend that gimmicky 3-te set.
 
Based upon actual football played on the football field, not subjective “we need this” or “we are rebuilding” qualifiers, are we the best team in the NFL right now?
If not who is, and how compelling is the argument?

Eagles are still the best until proven otherwise.

I don’t believe in the Broncos or Colts.

Barring a serious injury to Drake, the Pats are a playoff caliber team and a contender, well balanced, well coached. Still not the best NFL team, though.
 
I look at the sum of all parts. Coaching and QB respectively.

We have probably collectively as a staff the best Coaching staff in the NFL that includes aside from Vrabel 3 former HCs. We are 5-0 on the road. This team has traits and characteristics of past patriots championship teams. No other team has had the streak that we are on this season so yes... we are the best team in the NFL right now.

Rams are very good. But eventually someone's going to figure out how to defend that gimmicky 3-te set.

When I evaluate a team it begins with best QB, best coach of the teams in it.

It's why I've never picked the Bills (not about you Josh Allen).

A loaded team can sneak in, especially in the NFC, but there's a high degree of accuracy at just looking at that amongst the top team that year.

And the Patriots check these boxes.
 
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According to Dave Portnoy the Pats are the best.
 
I might get blasted for this but you also can’t ever count out KC. It’s the Mahomes affect. They aren’t better than us currently but they can knock off anyone in the playoffs at any given time or it feels that way with them
They are the 2018 Patriots. Until they are eliminated, they are in the mix.
 
Ranking them in order isn't really fair as they are so close together.

If you made me give my rankings right now... Scaling from 1-100. With something in the high 90s being an absolute wagon of a team ala 72 dolphins or 85 Bears ect... And single digits not only possibly being winless but not even really NFL worthy... Here is how i see it (typically a decent super bowl involves high 80s to low 90s.... Teams picking #1 are typically in the 10s).

Rams 81
Eagles 80
Seahawks 79
KC 78
Patriots 77
Colts 76
Bills 75
Lions 75
Broncos 74
Bucs 72 (78ish when fully healthy).
Chargers 73
Packers 70

(for context the 2004 Pats were something like 94, and the 2009 pats were around 71 or I'd say)


So those are the teams i feel have a bit of seperation. No one else really matters. Pitt/Bears/Ravens(for now)/SF don't even get ranked in this group. If you don't have a positive point differential i don't need to take you seriously regardless of record.

Overall while LAC and GB are good, they feel lacking. GB lacks some talent on O... Their QB is just good and not elite, and they don't have the caliber of D to make up for it. LAC... it's sad. They lost their 2 starting OTs.... Tough loss. I think that is an absolute killer.

Bucs are hurt but will get guys back, but i don't trust their D. Broncos have the D but the O feels like smoke and mirrors. Lions have the O but their D isn't good enough.

Bills are overly reliant on Allen and Cook. Their D is only pretty good and nothing else particularly stands out. Colts starting to see Daniels become a pumpkin and it is making it harder. Also it is unlikely Taylor can keep this up all year. They have talented skill players. But their D is not elite (pretty good, not elite) and Daniels is going to eventually be a killer for them IMO.

Pats are so damn thin in so many spots, you are just holding your breath hoping the shoe doesn't drop. They have a borderline elite D, some play makers and some upside. Plus one of the true difference makers at QB, but they are walking a god damn tight rope. And even if they stay healthy that IOL is going to be an issue.

KC is battle proven with the talent and has their guys back. Their D is still among the best in the league even with a small step back. Mahomes still must be respected. Rice/Worthy being back is huge. But they have some OL concerns right now and while they have weapons they ain't what they use to be, and it shows.

Seahawks are solid, but their O skill players could stand to be better and deeper. Eagles D isn't what it use to be and Barkley has taken a step back. But the roster is still impressive all around and they have no weak area, particularly that OL can still carry them.

Rams are the most complete team in the NFL right now IMO. They got the O, the D. Their OL is solid, their skill players are good... Stafford is often as good as they players around him, right now they are good. But their QB won't elevate them. And while they are complete and good everywhere... The D is very good... not great. The offensive cast is very good... not great. At least i don't think so.
 
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