1. Lions (last week No. 2; 4-1): Despite Aidan Hutchinson’s injury (and despite a loss in Week 2), the Lions are the best team right now.

2. Chiefs (No. 1; 5-0): Yes, they are undefeated. But something is still missing – for now.

3. Vikings (No. 3; 5-0): With four days between the Lions and Rams, the Vikings are about to be put to the test.

4. Texans (No. 4; 5-1): The road to New Orleans could end up going through Houston.

5. Ravens (No. 6; 4-2): They have the best offense in football. The defense needs to step up if it wants to reach the Super Bowl.

6. Packers (No. 7; 4-2): Jordan Love has fully recovered from an MCL injury and is playing like he did late last year.

7. Commanders (No. 5; 4-2): They’ve proven they can play with anyone.

8. Falcons (No. 8; 4-2): The sky is the limit for Kirk Cousins ​​and Co.

9. Buccaneers (No. 9; 4-2): The Bucs have become the Bakes.

10. Bills (No. 10; 4-2): They still have a lot of work to do to get back into the top five.

11. Steelers (No. 12; 4-2): With the Jets and Giants playing in prime time, the Steelers could be 6-2 with their bye.

12. 49ers (No. 14; 3-3): If they find the accelerator, everyone else may have to get out of the way.

13. Eagles (No. 13; 3-2): If Nick Sirianni keeps arguing with the fans, sooner or later he’ll be sitting with them.

14. Bears (No. 18; 4-2): First, Caleb Williams was overrated. Now he is undervalued. At some point the hype will be just right.

15. Chargers (No. 20; 3-2): The Chargers began the day with an arrhythmia unknown to mankind.

16. Seahawks (No. 17; 3-3): The losses drip, drip, drip like freshly brewed coffee.

17. Broncos (No. 15; 3-3): Few teams are built to come back from 20-0. The Broncos are not one of them.

18. Saints (No. 16; 2-4): Sean Payton’s return puts him at risk of being replaced after four straight losses.

19. Cowboys (No. 11; 3-3): The “shithole” they’re in isn’t “proverbial.”

20. Colts (No. 22; 3-3): If they can hit around .500 while getting healthy, they could make a run.

21. Jets (No. 21; 2-4): How long can a budding 41-year-old quarterback be screwed around like this?

22. Bengals (No. 24; 2-4): The defense calms down. If only they could run the Giants offense every week.

23. Cardinals (No. 19; 2-4): They’re good for the occasional upset, but they’re far too inconsistent.

24. Giants (No. 23; 2-4): They feel worse than 2-4.

25. Rams (No. 25; 1-4): If losses continue, will Matthew Stafford be traded?

26. Titans (No. 26; 1-5): They shouldn’t have acquired Malik Willis.

27. Dolphins (No. 27; 2-3): If they don’t start winning, there’s no reason to bring Tua back this season.

28. Raiders (No. 28; 2-4): It might be time for the annual sell-off.

29. Jaguars (No. 29; 1-5): When a coach says the team needs a culture change during the season, he’s essentially taping a “Fire Me” sign to his back.

30. Browns (No. 30; 1-5): If Deshaun Watson gives the Browns the best chance to win, what exactly are they trying to win?

31. Patriots (No. 31; 1-5): We knew the Patriots would slide at some point, but few expected such a slide.

32. Panthers (No. 31; 1-5): Sooner or later it will be time to let Bryce Young take charge.