By The Washington Post
Each week, national NFL writer Mark Maske ranks the league's 32 teams. This week, there are no changes at the top, but the L.A. Rams and Kansas City Chiefs are closely pursued by a pair of contenders, one from each conference - the Jacksonville Jaguars and New Orleans Saints. Elsewhere, the Cincinnati Bengals find themselves among the top 10 thanks to a dramatic comeback win in Atlanta and the New England Patriots bounceback after a decisive division win over the Miami Dolphins.
1. Los Angeles Rams (4-0) | Last Week's Rank: 1
The Rams' offense was spectacular in Thursday night's win over the Vikings and QB Jared Goff vaulted himself into the league MVP conversation, if only the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes falters just a little bit at some point. The absence of injured CB Aqib Talib is an issue, but the defense has some margin for error if the offense continues to perform this way.
2. Kansas City Chiefs (4-0) | Last Week's Rank: 2
Nothing was easy for Mahomes and the Chiefs on Monday night in Denver. That made what the second-year QB accomplished in pulling out the comeback victory all the more impressive.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-1) | Last Week's Rank: 4
The Jaguars made it look easy against the Jets and re-established themselves as a team to beat in the AFC. Their game this Sunday at Kansas City could determine which is THE team to beat in the conference.
4. New Orleans Saints (3-1) | Last Week's Rank: 5
The Saints won Sunday at the Meadowlands with QB Drew Brees throwing for a modest 217 yards and no TDs. The defense and running game led the way, getting back to last season's balance and versatility. ...
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Each week, national NFL writer Mark Maske ranks the league's 32 teams. This week, there are no changes at the top, but the L.A. Rams and Kansas City Chiefs are closely pursued by a pair of contenders, one from each conference - the Jacksonville Jaguars and New Orleans Saints. Elsewhere, the Cincinnati Bengals find themselves among the top 10 thanks to a dramatic comeback win in Atlanta and the New England Patriots bounceback after a decisive division win over the Miami Dolphins.
1. Los Angeles Rams (4-0) | Last Week's Rank: 1
The Rams' offense was spectacular in Thursday night's win over the Vikings and QB Jared Goff vaulted himself into the league MVP conversation, if only the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes falters just a little bit at some point. The absence of injured CB Aqib Talib is an issue, but the defense has some margin for error if the offense continues to perform this way.
2. Kansas City Chiefs (4-0) | Last Week's Rank: 2
Nothing was easy for Mahomes and the Chiefs on Monday night in Denver. That made what the second-year QB accomplished in pulling out the comeback victory all the more impressive.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-1) | Last Week's Rank: 4
The Jaguars made it look easy against the Jets and re-established themselves as a team to beat in the AFC. Their game this Sunday at Kansas City could determine which is THE team to beat in the conference.
4. New Orleans Saints (3-1) | Last Week's Rank: 5
The Saints won Sunday at the Meadowlands with QB Drew Brees throwing for a modest 217 yards and no TDs. The defense and running game led the way, getting back to last season's balance and versatility. ...
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