Are we really that far off from the top….

The Giants were 1 play away from beating the Commanders in both games they played, how close were they to the top?

The Bears were legitimately a Hail Mary away from beating the Commanders, how close were they?

The Falcons beat the Eagles, how close were they?

The Browns were one play away from beating the Eagles, how close were they?

You can’t equate almost winning a couple games with a consistent, full season. It doesn’t work and every team could do it.
It means that they are all close.