Overview
- Multiple publications installed the Los Angeles Rams at No. 1 after a 42-26 rout of the 49ers, citing Matthew Stafford’s four touchdowns and a defense throttling opponents.
- Seattle vaulted into Super Bowl contention discussions following a 44-22 win over Arizona that featured a suffocating defense and two defensive touchdowns.
- Indianapolis surged after a 31-25 overtime win in Berlin, where Jonathan Taylor ran for 244 yards and three touchdowns, including the walk-off score.
- Miami’s 30-13 upset of Buffalo pushed the Dolphins up and sent the Bills down, with De’Von Achane piling up 225 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns.
- New England rose on TreVeyon Henderson’s 147 rushing yards and two touchdowns against Tampa Bay, while Denver’s 8-2 mark drew skepticism over offensive inconsistency despite an elite defense, and the Chargers’ 25-10 win included Keenan Allen breaking the franchise receptions record.