NFL High-10 rankings: Chiefs nonetheless No. 1; Lions, Packers transfer up; Vikings drop

by Anthony S. Hansen
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In per week that includes marquee matchups, the Chiefs prevailed over the banged-up 49ers in a Tremendous Bowl rematch. And in a pair of two-point thrillers, the Lions edged the Vikings and the Packers outlasted the Texans. 

That prompted some shuffling in my rankings, with Detroit inching up and Inexperienced Bay making a large bounce. However there is not any change on the high, with the Chiefs remaining unbeaten regardless of not but wanting like a three-peat juggernaut. In the meantime, after a few consequential lineup adjustments, do not sleep on the Steelers and Payments. 

Here is my High 10 for Week 7 of the 2024 season.

1. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs
Final week: 1

It’s onerous to maneuver the back-to-back champs from the highest spot once they pile up wins in opposition to high quality opponents. The Chiefs can win by enjoying varied types to take advantage of their opponent or masks their very own deficiencies. Although Patrick Mahomes has not discovered his rhythm persistently in 2024, the Chiefs stay unbeaten regardless of the previous MVP’s turnover woes. 

Tom Brady on Chiefs’ dominance after defeating 49ers in Week 7

Tom Brady on Chiefs' dominance after defeating 49ers in Week 7

2. Detroit Lions
Final week: 3

After dispatching a division rival, the Lions inch nearer to the highest of the charts. It is a uncommon squad that wins with power or finesse, using a punishing operating recreation or electrical aerial assault directed by a red-hot quarterback (Jared Goff) enjoying at an MVP stage. The stability and variety of the Lions’ offense forces opponents to desert their most well-liked strategy to chase factors in opposition to an opportunistic protection that feasts on turnovers. 

Did Lions QB Jared Goff simply present he is the MVP favourite?

Did Lions QB Jared Goff just show he's the MVP favorite?

3. Minnesota Vikings
Final week: 2

Regardless of a troublesome loss, the Vikings look the a part of a title contender. A nasty protection complemented by a dynamic offense will give Kevin O’Connell’s squad an opportunity to make a deep postseason run. If Sam Darnold continues to play effectively from the pocket, the Vikings may emerge because the group nobody needs to face within the NFC. 

4. Baltimore Ravens
Final week: 4

Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry make the Ravens the group nobody within the league needs to face down the stretch. When executing choice performs and stretch-bootleg mixtures within the backfield, the two-time MVP and two-time NFL dashing champ make the Ravens’ smash-mouth offense practically inconceivable to defend. With offensive coordinator Todd Monken mixing in complementary passing performs to maintain defenders guessing, the Ravens are the offensive juggernaut with probably the most potential to run via the postseason event. 

5. Washington Commanders
Final week: 6

Jayden Daniels is already a famous person, however the Commanders are greater than a one-man present. Dan Quinn has constructed a well-rounded group that may win by enjoying complementary soccer with out its star participant on the sector, which we noticed on Sunday when Daniels left early with a rib damage. Counting on a veteran-laden protection and an underrated operating recreation, the Commanders are quietly climbing the charts as a playoff contender. 

6. Inexperienced Bay Packers
Final week: 9

The protection is beginning to steal the present in Inexperienced Bay, with the hard-playing unit main the league in takeaways. The turnover obsession has helped the Packers change into a extra balanced group that does not have to depend on the heroics of Jordan Love or Josh Jacobs to get a win. With Xavier McKinney & Co. main the way in which, the Packers have emerged as authentic title contenders within the NFC. 

7. Houston Texans
Final week: 5

It has been a little bit of a roller-coaster trip for Houston to date this season. Regardless of their spectacular 5-2 begin, the Texans haven’t performed on the stage many anticipated when touting H-City as a Tremendous Bowl favourite. That stated, C.J. Stroud & Co. can get sizzling at any second, and the Will Anderson-led protection can suffocate opponents with its collective velocity and quickness. With loads of time remaining, the Texans will discover their means again up the chart.   

8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Final week: 8

Todd Bowles has his squad buzzing heading right into a Monday night time matchup with a formidable opponent. If the Buccaneers can knock off the Ravens in a prime-time tilt, the NFC South leaders need to climb the ladder as a possible title contender.

9. Pittsburgh Steelers
Final week: 10

Maybe Mike Tomlin is aware of finest about constructing his group. His controversial resolution to place Russell Wilson into the lineup might need given the offense the playmaking potential within the passing recreation to knock off an AFC heavyweight. If the protection continues to dismantle opponents with its blitz-heavy techniques and aggressive play, the Steelers will creep into the highest 5 as a harmful group to face within the playoffs.

10. Buffalo Payments
Final week: Not in High 10

Amari Cooper’s arrival addressed the Payments’ largest offensive want for a reliable No. 1 receiver. The veteran will assist Josh Allen calm down within the post-Stefon Diggs period by giving the MVP candidate an skilled pass-catcher to focus on on essential downs. With Cooper establishing the pecking order within the passing recreation, Buffalo’s offense now has the stability and variety to compete with the AFC’s heavyweights. 

Bucky Brooks is an NFL analyst for FOX Sports activities. He additionally breaks down the sport for NFL Community and as a cohost of the “Transferring the Sticks” podcast. Observe him on Twitter @BuckyBrooks.

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