NFL top-10 rankings 49ers hold top spot Cowboys climb Eagles Chiefs Jaguars fall

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NFL top-10 rankings 49ers hold top spot Cowboys climb Eagles Chiefs Jaguars fall

After 14 weeks of NFL football, it almost feels like we're starting over.On a Sunday of surprises, the , and were defeated soundly, and the and lost close games. The had to go to overtime to pull out a victory over the .So who can we believe in down the stretch? That's easy: The , who dispatched the for their fifth straight win. San Francisco looks like a juggernaut; a team on a Super Bowl mi sion.But don't overlook the , who have been lurking all season, mainly beating le ser opponents. On Sunday night, Dallas made a primetime statement with its 33-13 blowout of the Eagles, who were looking to become the first team to qualify for the 2023 postseason. And don't sleep on the , who started Ty Jerome Jersey the season 1-5 but are 6-1 since, with wins over the Chiefs, and along the way.ADVERTISEMENT So there's another big shakeup this week, with the and Cowboys climbing and the Eagles, Chiefs and Jaguars fading.With -Dolphins and - still on the Week 14 docket, here is my top 10.1. San Francisco 49ersRecord: 10-3; Last Week: 1With leading the way, the 49ers look like an Grant Hill Jersey unstoppable force. The second-year pro has completed at least 70% of his pa ses in seven straight games while directing a high-octane offense that reminds 49ers fans of the Joe Montana-led units of the 1980s.Trent Williams on people doubting Brock Purdy: "Turn on the film" 2. Miami DolphinsRecord: 9-3; Last Week: 3The MVP buzz is growing, with torching defensive backfields acro s the league on the way to a potential 2,000-yard receiving season. Although the All-Pro is the headliner of a team making a push for the AFC's top seed, the emerging defense could be the catalyst for the Dolphins' Super Bowl run.3. Baltimore RavensRecord: 10-3; Last Week: 2It is never pretty with the Ravens, but their knack for grinding out gritty wins separates them from the rest of the pack. John Harbaugh's squad knows how to win. The Ravens are capable of getting to the winner's circle relying on their offense, defense or special teams units to make the nece sary plays to get it done.4. Dallas CowboysRecord: 10-3; Last Week: 7Despite suffering through some early-season knockouts, the Cowboys have quietly developed into one of the biggest bullies on the block. Mike McCarthy has tweaked the offense to better complement an opportunistic defense that specializes in producing takeaways. With playing at an MVP level, the Cowboys are rounding into form as a legitimate title contender.Dave Helman, Ralph Vacchiano Jevon Carter Jersey break down Cowboys' win 5. Philadelphia EaglesRecord: 10-3; Last Week: 4After suffering back-to-back lo ses, the Eagles are fading fast in the NFC. The offense's turnover woes and the defense's inability to get stops have routinely put Nick Sirianni's squad behind the eight-ball. Although the Eagles have a month to fix their problems before the playoffs, their inconsistency from Week 1 suggests the team has been unable to kick the Super Bowl hangover.6. Kansas City ChiefsRecord: 8-5; Last Week: 5As defeats pile up, the defending Super Bowl champs have lost some of the mystique that has made them a powerhouse in the AFC. The offense, in particular, has been maddeningly inconsistent, with drops and mental miscues disrupting ' rhythm as a playmaker. Given their struggles, the Chiefs could be a one-and-done squad in the playoffs.Did Josh Allen and the Bills save their season? 7. Detroit LionsRecord: 9-4; Last Week: 8Dan Campbell's Jae Crowder Jersey squad is adjusting to life as the hunted after a sizzling start catapulted the Lions to the top of the NFC. Opponents are bringing their A-games to the party, and the Lions haven't consistently matched their energy or execution. With the and creeping back into the division race, the Lions must reestablish their brand (tough, hard-nosed and gritty) and clean up their self-inflicted mistakes to finish the season with a bang.8. Cleveland BrownsRecord: 8-5; Last Week: NR has sparked an offense that has lacked consistent quarterback play this season. The 38-year-old gunslinger has efficiently attacked down the field to add more sizzle to Kevin Stefanski's ground-and-pound machine. With the offense showing the capacity to put up 30-plus points, & Co. can overwhelm quarterbacks forced to chase points against an ultra-aggre sive defense that attacks from every angle.9. Jacksonville JaguarsRecord: 8-5; Last Week: 6Injuries and inconsistent play have halted the Jaguars' early-season momentum. The team has dropped back-to-back games to opponents playing with backup quarterbacks, and the upsets have exposed the team's fatal flaws (poor tackling, miscommunication i sues and turnover woes). With the self-inflicted errors routinely showing up each week, Doug Pederson must figure out a way to simplify the plan to help Jalen Smith Jersey his team play better down the stretch. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox?Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily. 10. Denver BroncosRecord: 7-6; Last Week: NRSean Payton might earn Coach of the Year honors for his impre sive work with this squad. The Broncos have bounced back from a disappointing start to climb back into the AFC playoff picture behind a rejuvenated quarterback and a resurgent defense. As Payton has tinkered with the game plan to accentuate the team's strengths while minimizing their weakne ses, he has found a formula that works for a team that looked nothing like a playoff contender at the beginning of the season.Bucky Brooks is an NFL analyst for FOX Sports. He also breaks down the game for NFL Network and as a cohost of the "Moving the Sticks" podcast. Follow him on Twitter @BuckyBrooks.
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