Monday, 4 a.m.
5 Thoughts
- Yeah, I still think Bill Belichick is a genius. But he loses about five IQ points every time Mac Jones takes the field.
2. After the weekend, the Bucs’ list of victims looks better. New Orleans and Chicago both one big and Minnesota played well against Kansas City.
3. Sean Payton certainly has changed the Denver Broncos, huh? He’s changed them into Louisiana Tech.
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4. Did Taylor Swift have a bye?
5. I don’t think it’s the home of a Super Bowl contender, but the top three of the NFC South are 9-5.
Power Ratings
- San Francisco
2. Philadelphia
3. Kansas City
4. Miami
5. Dallas
Bottom 5
32. Carolina
31. Denver
30. Las Vegas
29. New England
28. N.Y. Giants
MVP Watch
- Patrick Mahomes
2. Jalen Hurts
3. Tua Tagovailoa
4. Christian McCaffrey
5. Justin Jefferson
Rookie of the Year Watch
- C.J. Stroud, Houston
2. Puka Nacua, L.A. Rams
3. De’Von Achane, Miami
4. Jalen Carter, Philadelphia
5. Devon Witherspoon, Seattle