With most teams already playing 12 games, the NFL picture is starting to take better shape.
Of course, things can change drastically in this league, and overreactions aren’t unusual in this sport.
That’s because a string of bad games can end a team’s hopes in such a short season.
With that in mind, ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith shared his thoughts on the current state of the league.
As usual, he took some time from Tuesday’s edition of “First Take” to share his updated list of the top five teams in the league.
.@stephenasmith‘s top 5️⃣ NFL teams list after Week 12:
1. @Lions
2. @Eagles
3. @BuffaloBills
4. @Chiefs
5. @RavensWhat do you think? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/tAub47yo4r
— First Take (@FirstTake) November 26, 2024
Following their primetime win over the Los Angeles Chargers, he has the Baltimore Ravens at No. 5.
The Ravens might be the best team in the league when they’re at their best, but inconsistency has plagued them all season.
Then, he has the Kansas City Chiefs at No. 4.
The defending Super Bowl champions bounced back from their first loss of the season, but they only beat the Carolina Panthers by three.
Then, he has the Buffalo Bills, who didn’t play this week.
Josh Allen is one of the leading MVP candidates, and with him playing at such a high level, they might be the biggest threat to the Chiefs.
He has the Philadelphia Eagles at No. 2.
They’ve won seven games in a row, and as much as people still have reasons to doubt Nick Sirianni, they’re peaking at the right time.
Unsurprisingly, he has the Detroit Lions at the top.
They’re tied for the best record, have the absolute best offense, and their defense has shown up when needed.
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