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This year’s NFL has already begun, and I’ll be honest — it has started with a bang. However, I am sure you know how the results are unfolding, so I won’t bother you with that.

Rather, I will talk about some of the best NFL teams here, so that you know which teams to keep an eye on. You may also look for some free sports betting tips if you are looking for additional suggestions. But, I’m pretty confident about my choices too.

So, let’s begin. 

1: Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles are currently sitting at the top of the NFL standings. However, it can change within a few games or two, if I’m being honest.

Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown have shown they can drive this offense to levels comparable to last season. However, the team's defense has notably regressed, a significant factor despite the Eagles holding the best NFL record, ranking seventh in point differential (+57). 

Facing off against the Chiefs, Bills, and 49ers in the upcoming three weeks will be an ideal measure to gauge whether the Eagles can pursue a Super Bowl bid in January.

In the Previous Power Ranking: No. 2

Who They Will Face Next: Kansas City Chiefs

2: Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs, despite their impressive standing in the NFL this year, might not be the safest bet for a Super Bowl repeat. Should they fall short, there are clear areas that might shoulder the blame. Chiefs' GM Brett Veach had ample time during the offseason and up to the trade deadline to bolster a struggling receiving corps, a move that didn't materialize. 

Meanwhile, head coach Andy Reid's emphasis on the passing game has overshadowed their rushing attempts, ranking quite low in the league at 26th with a 39.1 percent rushing rate

Finding a balance in their gameplay, coupled with a standout performance from Rashee Rice in the latter part of the season, could pave the way for Patrick Mahomes and the exceptional Chiefs defense to clinch another championship.

In the Previous Power Ranking: No. 3

Who They Will Face Next: Philadelphia Eagles

3: Detroit Lions

As the Detroit Lions' defense falters, Ben Johnson's offense gains momentum. 

Jared Goff finds himself with less pressure as David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs amass over 190 rushing yards, taking charge of the scoring. 

Aaron Glenn's defensive unit encounters some areas needing improvement post-Week 10. Yet the team's impressive 7-2 record remains the focal point despite the cleanup ahead.

In the Previous Power Ranking: No. 4

Who They Will Face Next: Chicago Bears

4: Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens seem to have a knack for hindering their own Super Bowl aspirations. And, week 10 encapsulated the issues that have consistently held them back. 

Ronnie Stanley and Marlon Humphrey suffered serious injuries, Lamar Jackson made two costly interceptions, Justin Tucker had a field goal blocked, and the team strangely sidelined Keaton Mitchell in the late stages of the game. If these persistent self-inflicted problems persist on a tight schedule, the Ravens might be looking at consecutive losses.

In the Previous Power Ranking: No. 1

Who They Will Face Next: Cincinnati Bengals

5: San Francisco 49ers

The recent resurgence of the San Francisco 49ers echoes the team's earlier season form. 

Chase Young's addition ignited their pass rush, while the return of Deebo Samuel and Trent Williams completed the missing links in their offensive strategy. Health remains a concern, yet the 49ers boast the NFL's most formidable roster. 

With an above-average performance from Purdy at quarterback, they're poised to contend for the Lombardi Trophy.

In the Previous Power Ranking: No. 8

Who They Will Face Next: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

6: Cleveland Browns

All the Cleveland Browns need is for Deshaun Watson to play strategically and deliver a handful of spectacular plays every game. 

On defense, Myles Garrett and the team have shown they can effectively neutralize top-notch offenses, while Jerome Ford has been doing a commendable job as a replacement starter. 

If the Browns continue to see the improved version of Watson from the latter part of the season instead of the earlier performance, they could truly contend for the Super Bowl.

In the Previous Power Ranking: No. 10

Who They Will Face Next: Pittsburgh Steelers

7: Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins are in a quite a decent position leading the AFC East, showing strength compared to Buffalo. And, they're set to welcome back De’Von Achane and expect left tackle Terron Armstead to be in better shape post-bye week. 

Additionally, the team's defense is notably improving. 

However, Miami's Achilles' heel remains its winless streak of 0-3 against teams with winning records this season, marked by a challenging -49 point differential in those matchups.

In the Previous Power Ranking: No. 7

Who They Will Face Next: Las Vegas Raiders

8: Dallas Cowboys

Once again, the exciting Dallas Cowboys have asserted their dominance, showing a knack for overpowering struggling NFL teams. Their recent win showcased a commanding performance from both offense and defense, highlighting the team's expertise. 

Luckily for Dallas, another opportunity awaits next weekend as they face off against Carolina, a chance to display their prowess once more.

In the Previous Power Ranking: No.9

Who They Will Face Next: Carolina Panthers

9: Cincinnati Bengals

While Tyler Boyd faced criticism from fans for his dropped touchdown that had significant implications, the Cincinnati Bengals' downfall in Week 10 was primarily attributed to —

  • Two turnovers by Joe Burrow, a struggling offensive line, and 
  • A defense that yielded 544 total yards, averaging 7.4 yards per play. 

Nonetheless, considering their performance leading up to this game, there's reason to believe that the Bengals remain among the top-tier NFL teams in 2023.

In the Previous Power Ranking: No. 4

Who They Will Face Next: Carolina Panthers

10: Jacksonville Jaguars

On a sobering Sunday afternoon, the youthful Jacksonville Jaguars were reminded of their need for growth. Trevor Lawrence faced challenges and errors, eventually being replaced due to pressure. Not really something you’d want to see from a promising player like him.

The team's defense appeared quite sluggish, almost forgetting the bye week was over. Despite this setback, there's hope for a swift recovery as they gear up to face Tennessee in Week 12.

In the Previous Power Ranking: No. 6

Who They Will Face Next: Tennessee Titans

1952 PRELIMINARY RESULTS:

Thank you for all of you who have participated in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project, and if you are unaware of what that is, simply, we acted as if the PFHOF had their first class in January of 1946?

We have completed the first two years, where a Preliminary, Semi-Final and Final vote for the 1946 Class, which inducted two full classes

For “1951” a Preliminary Vote with over 130 players whose playing career ended by 1945. We are also following the structure in that players have 20 years of eligibility, and if they do not make it into the Hall, they are relegated to the Senior Pool.

Each voter was asked to select 25 names from the preliminary list, with the top 25 vote getters named as Semi-Finalists.

A week later, the voters will be asked to pick 15 names from the 25 Semi-Finalists, and next after, they will pick five from the remaining 15. We will continue this process weekly until we catch up to the current year.

30 Votes took place

This is for the “Modern Era”

Bold indicates they advanced to the Semi-Finals:

Player

Year of Eligibility

Vote Total

Tuffy Leemans FB-TB-DB-QB

4

28

Turk Edwards T

7

27

George Musso G-T

3

27

Arnie Herber TB-HB-DB-QB-BB

2

27

Steve Owen T-G

14

25

Red Badgro E-DE

11

25

Ox Emerson G-C

9

25

Beattie Feathers HB-WB

7

24

Jimmy Conzelman HB-TB-BB-E

18

23

Cecil Isbell TB-HB

5

23

Joe Stydahar T

1

23

Dutch Sternaman HB-QB-FB

20

22

Swede Youngstrom G-T-E-C

20

22

Whizzer White TB-HB

6

20

Joey Sternaman QB-BB

17

19

Gus Sonnenberg T-FB-TB

17

17

Ace Parker TB-DB-QB

1

17

Tony Latone B

17

15

Doc Alexander C-T-G-E

20

13

Buckets Goldenberg G-BB

2

14

Al Nesser G-E-C

16

12

George Christensen T-G

9

10

Glenn Presnell T-B

11

9

Duke Osborne G-C

19

7

George Wilson E

1

7

Willis Brennan G-T

20

6

Russ Hathaway T-G

20

6

Wildcat Wilson TB

18

5

Jug Earp C-T-G

15

4

Luke Johnsos E

11

4

Joe Kopcha G

11

4

Tex Grigg B

20

3

Tex Hamer B

20

3

Red Dunn BB-TB

16

3

Chuck Kassel E

14

3

Ray Kemp T

14

3

Bo Molenda FB-HB-BB

12

3

Bill Owen T-G

11

3

Keith Molesworth HB-QB

10

3

Carl Brumbaugh B

9

3

Swede Hanson B

9

3

Potsy Jones G

9

3

Ace Gutkowski FB-TB

8

3

Jack Manders

7

3

Gaynell Tinsley E

7

3

Al Blozis T

3

3

Wayne Millner E-DE

2

3

Dinger Doane FB

20

2

Ben Jones FB-BB-WB

19

2

Clyde Smith C

19

2

Two-Bits Honan B

17

2

Milt Rehnquist G-C-T

15

2

Jack Spellman T-B

15

2

Rudy Comstrock G-T

14

2

Joe Lillard HB

14

2

Jack McBride FB

13

2

Tom Nash

13

2

Nate Barragar C-G

12

2

Stumpy Thomason WB-TB-BB-HB

11

2

Eggs Manske E

7

2

Bernie Masterson QB

7

2

George Svendesn C

6

2

Russ Letlow G-T

1

2

Herb Stein C-G

19

1

Tillie Voss E-T

18

1

Duke Hanny E-T-G-FB

17

1

Bull Behman T-E

16

1

Doc Elliott B

16

1

Jim Laird B-G-T

16

1

Dick O'Donnell E

16

1

Curly Oden BB

15

1

Hap Moran B

14

1

Les Caywood G-T

14

1

Doug Wycoff B

13

1

George Kenneally E

12

1

Zuck Carlson G-T-C-LB

11

1

Lon Evans G-T

10

1

Len Grant T

10

1

Father Lumpkin BB

10

1

Ernie Caddell WB-TB-BB-FB

9

1

Lou Gordon T-G-E

9

1

Ookie Miller C-G-LB

9

1

Joe Zeller G-E

9

1

Ralph Kerchaval WB

7

1

Ozzie Simmons HB

8

1

Tony Blazine T

6

1

Lloyd Cardwell WR-DB-FB

4

1

Dick Farman G

4

1

Bull Karcis FB-BB-HB

4

1

Ray Nolting HB

4

1

Joe Carter E

2

1

Gene Ronzani T

2

1

Pete Tinsley G

2

1

Gary Famigetti FB-HB

1

1

Parker Hall TB-HB

1

1

Bill Lee T

1

1

Bob Masterson E

1

1

Fred Gillies T

19

0

Jim McMillen G 

19

0

Bub Weller T-E

19

0

Hec Garvey G-E-T-C

16

0

Frank Racis G-T-E

16

0

Don Murry T-E-G

15

0

Al Graham G

14

0

Dick Stahlman T-G 

14

0

Butch Gibson G-T

14

0

Bill Senn B

13

0

Bill Morgan T

11

0

Bert Pearson

11

0

Clare Randolph C

11

0

Al Rose E

11

0

Harry Ebding E

10

0

Buster Mitchell E-T

10

0

Bill Karr E

9

0

Bree Cuppoletti G

8

0

Kink Richards B

8

0

Bill Smith E

8

0

Ernie Smith T

8

0

Johnny Dell Isola G

7

0

Milt Gantenbein E

7

0

Jack Johnson T

7

0

Jim Barber T

6

0

Frank Bausch C

6

0

Ed Danowski B

6

0

Johnny Drake B

6

0

Armand Niccolai T-G

5

0

Steve Slivinski G-LB

4

0

Clyde Shugart G

3

0

Conway Baker G-T

2

0

Andy Farkas FB-HB-WB

2

0

Abe Schwammel E

2

0

Merl Condit HB

1

0

Frank Filchok TB-QB-HN

1

0``

Carl Mulleneaux E

1

0

Jim Poole E

1

0

Ed Rucinski E

1

0

Perry Schwartz E

1

0

Orville Tuttle G

1

0

Willie Wilkin T

1

0

This is for the “Senior Era”

*Bold indicates they advanced to the Semi-Finals:

Blondy Wallace

7

22

Hunk Anderson

2

16

Gull Falcon

7

14

Cub Buck

2

14

Sol Butler

7

11

Pete Stinchcomb

1

10

Henry McDonald

7

9

Rip King

2

7

Bob Shiring

7

7

Steamer Horning

4

6

Herman Kerchoff

7

6

Harry Robb

4

6

Tam Rose

7

4

Bob Koehler

1

2

Lou Smyth

1

0

This is for the Coaches/Contributors

*Bold indicates they advanced to the Semi-Finals:

Jimmy Conzelman

3

29

Charles Bidwell

3

25

Ralph Hay

3

25

Art Rooney

3

16

Elmer Layden

3

12

Carl Strock

3

11

LeRoy Andrews

3

9

Dick Rauch

3

8

Christopher O’Brien

3

6

George Clark

3

6

Christopher O’Brien

2

5

Dick Rauch

3

8

Tommy Hughitt

3

4

Frank Nied

3

2

Cooney Checkeye

3

1

Next Saturday, we will be posting the results of the 1952 Finalists of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project.

Thank you to all who contributed, and if you want to be a part of this project, please let us know!

The Toy Hall of Fame announced that Baseball Cards, Nerf Toys, Cabbage Patch Kids and the Fisher-Price Corn Popper will comprise the Class of 2023.

Housed in The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York, the Toy Hall of Fame came into existence in 1998.

We welcome the new toys and are excited to see how this fun project will continue.

This one is tricky.

The Timberwolves raised a lot of eyebrows across the NBA when they gave up four players and five number ones to get the multi-time Defensive Player of the Year, Rudy Gobert.  It was a lot to give up, but the results have been scary thus far.

The Frenchman had solid numbers in 2022/23, averaging a double-double with 13.4 Points and 11.6 Rebounds per Game.  This is good, but was down from his previous All-Star years, and the meshing of him and Karl-Anthony Towns has yet to be fruitful. 

Last year was much better for Gobert and the T-Wolves, as though he was not an All-Star, his defensive prowess returned to form and he won the Defensive Player of the Year.  Even better, Gobert and Minnesota made it to the Western Conference Finals and enter this year as bona fide NBA Championship contenders.  It is easy to vault up a basketball list, especially on an expansion team that has never been to the Finals, thus explaining this rank.