Speaking of the Patriots, they are one of three 8-2 teams in the NFL, all in the AFC, but are they the best?
You can choose holes in New England, Denver and Indianapolis for the fast of smaller sides with teams of teams of broncos.
Denver beat the champions of the Eagles in Philadelphia and kings in the fourth quarter while the Patriots in the dome of Tampa Bay in their statement.
Their two losses came under new head coach Mike Vrebel of Vrabel, who has seven straight wins, like Denver, since going to the BUCS to prepare.
Drake Mayo’s MVP claim won’t go away, and certainly deserves credit for the courage after taking a few hits in Tampa Bay but hanging in there to lead his side to victory.
The defense is solid and rookie running back Treveyon Henderson exploded Sunday with 147 yards — becoming the fifth carrier in 35 and 69 popular balls to break 22mph this season with his first score.
While you can argue who is the ‘best’ technically, the pats should be the favorites to finish with the best record.
The visit to Baltimore is also difficult, but Denver also scares the AFC West with the leaders who will play twice, with the same problem) and also the packers on the schedule.
The draft also faces the Chiefs, and there are the Seahawks, 49ers and two games with the 5-4 Jaguars to contend with. There is a long way to go but the door is open for a shock top seed in the AFC.