Week eight is in the books, and we learned quite a bit about the contenders. Whether it be their playoff experience, leadership qualities, coaching staffs, super star players, or all of the above, these are the 12 teams in the NFL who can contend for a Super Bowl title this season.
1. Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles are the defending champs, and they have the experience and personnel to repeat as champions. They began the season 4-0, but didn’t have any convincing wins. After losing two games in a row, they bounced back and have won two straight games. The passing offense finally had a big game in week 7, and the rush offense came alive in week 8, which could be a sign of things to come.
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2. Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter of the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
The Chiefs are officially back, thanks to their offensive weapons all being healthy; they look to be unstoppable on that side of the football. They have a championship-caliber defense, and it has shown up over the past couple of weeks. No one would be surprised if they won their division, then 2-3 playoff games in the AFC, and found themselves in the Super Bowl again.
3. Detroit Lions
They are always a great team, but at home, they seem to be unbeatable. The offense can beat you in so many ways; they can methodically drive down the field or hit you with a big play at any time. Their secondary has been one of the most injured in the league, and they still sit at 5-2 after 8 weeks. The defense should only get better, and they’ll need to if they want to win in January.
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