We have seven weeks of football behind us, and things are slowly beginning to take shape in each conference. While there's no clear favorite in the AFC and the NFC, there are teams who've asserted themselves as forces to be reckoned with and definite contenders.
This article will break down some of the top teams in each conference, followed by a prediction as to who ends up emerging in each of the two conferences.
The first team that deserves a mention is the Pittsburgh Steelers. While they were surprise losers to the Bears and the Bengals, they've since improved with some great football. Everything is clicking in Pittsburgh after a shaky start, and the team has its sights set on another Super Bowl win.
Next on the list would be the New England Patriots. Tom Brady has shaken off some rust and is beginning to look like his old self, making the sky the limit in New England. Additionally, the Broncos can't be forgotten about with just one loss thus far.
However, it looks like the Colts are right there in the thick of it all, still undefeated and playing great football. I'd call them the favorites for now at least, though New England or Pittsburgh could easily emerge.
The NFC may be a bit easier to dissect, but by no means is it a sure thing. The New Orleans Saints look like the strongest team in the NFC thus far.
Drew Brees may very well win the league MVP if his second half looks anything like his first seven games, and the defense has been effective enough to provide the team with enough of a cushion to win each of its first seven games.
There are some other teams that can't be overlooked. The Philadelphia Eagles and the Minnesota Vikings both look exceptional right now, and veteran QBs Brett Favre and Donovan McNabb are leading their teams in true form. Behind these teams would be the Giants and the Cardinals, though both have been inconsistent at times. - 31493
This article will break down some of the top teams in each conference, followed by a prediction as to who ends up emerging in each of the two conferences.
The first team that deserves a mention is the Pittsburgh Steelers. While they were surprise losers to the Bears and the Bengals, they've since improved with some great football. Everything is clicking in Pittsburgh after a shaky start, and the team has its sights set on another Super Bowl win.
Next on the list would be the New England Patriots. Tom Brady has shaken off some rust and is beginning to look like his old self, making the sky the limit in New England. Additionally, the Broncos can't be forgotten about with just one loss thus far.
However, it looks like the Colts are right there in the thick of it all, still undefeated and playing great football. I'd call them the favorites for now at least, though New England or Pittsburgh could easily emerge.
The NFC may be a bit easier to dissect, but by no means is it a sure thing. The New Orleans Saints look like the strongest team in the NFC thus far.
Drew Brees may very well win the league MVP if his second half looks anything like his first seven games, and the defense has been effective enough to provide the team with enough of a cushion to win each of its first seven games.
There are some other teams that can't be overlooked. The Philadelphia Eagles and the Minnesota Vikings both look exceptional right now, and veteran QBs Brett Favre and Donovan McNabb are leading their teams in true form. Behind these teams would be the Giants and the Cardinals, though both have been inconsistent at times. - 31493
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