Overview
- Multiple national lists place Philadelphia at or near the top on the strength of back-to-back prime-time defensive shutouts of playoff-caliber offenses, even as RT Lane Johnson’s Lisfranc injury is projected at 4–6 weeks and weighs on an already limited offense.
- Several outlets elevate Los Angeles to No. 1, including Sports Illustrated and The Ringer’s continued top slotting, reflecting a recent surge capped by a win over Seattle.
- Indianapolis is broadly treated as a top-tier team, with CBS noting the Colts lead the league in yards per play, rank first in rushing behind Jonathan Taylor, and sit fourth in yards per pass with Daniel Jones.
- CBS Sports’ betting power ratings highlight significant parity, describing a top 10 that can be ordered several ways and noting market disagreement on a clear No. 1.
- The upcoming Colts–Chiefs matchup is framed as a key barometer after Kansas City’s recent offensive inconsistency, with early lines favoring the Chiefs but an expectation from CBS that the spread could shorten.