Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs' #6 ranking appears surprisingly low for a traditionally elite team, but their 4-3 record and lack of signature wins this season justify this position. Despite having one of the NFL's most talented rosters led by Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs have clearly struggled with consistency and haven't demonstrated the dominance expected from a championship-caliber team, falling behind teams like Seattle, Philadelphia, and Detroit who all boast better 5-2 records. The Chiefs' main weakness appears to be their inability to put together complete games and secure quality victories, as evidenced by the "no major wins/losses yet" notation, suggesting they've either lost to teams they should have beaten or failed to defeat strong opponents convincingly. Their championship pedigree and Mahomes' playmaking ability remain their greatest strengths, but the team needs to find more consistency on both sides of the ball. To climb back into playoff contention and improve their ranking, Kansas City must start winning decisively against quality opponents while cleaning up the mistakes that have cost them games - they need to prove they can still compete at an elite level rather than coasting on past success.
| Rank | Team | Record | Rating | Point Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 |
Seattle Seahawks
|
5-2 | 26.26 | +57 |
| #5 |
Philadelphia Eagles
|
5-2 | 26.20 | +5 |
| #6 |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
4-3 | 25.97 | +62 |
| #7 |
Detroit Lions
|
5-2 | 24.95 | +64 |
| #8 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
5-2 | 24.00 | -1 |