Who’s the No. 1 Team in the NFL Right Now?

It's an interesting NFL season. At this point, every team has lost at least one game. That means there's no one team that towers over everybody else, and it makes for a more interesting season. So, who's the No. 1 team in the NFL right now?

Pinpointing the No. 1 team in the NFL at the moment isn't an easy task. Look at the games for NFL Week 6, for example. Those upsets and closer games just show how even the playing field is right now. (Pun intended.) I stayed up late, glued to the TV on Monday (Oct. 16) watching the Dallas Cowboys barely pull off a win against the Los Angeles Chargers. Moreover, the Buffalo Bills almost fell to the New York Giants in a surprisingly close game.

Of course, the two only remaining undefeated teams in the NFL lost last weekend: the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles. Now, five teams are tied for No. 1 with 5-1 records: the 49ers, Eagles, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs. Seeing the Detroit Lions in the same class as these elite teams - the Chiefs, Dolphins, Eagles and 49ers - is certainly a special thing.

Before we get to the No. 1 team, let's rank the remaining top five. Right now, I would rank the Miami Dolphins at No. 5, followed by the Kansas City Chiefs at No. 4. I know what you're thinking. The Chiefs at No. 4? But, not only did they lose their opening game, they've also had some really close calls this season. At No. 3, I have the Eagles, who are dealing with a ton of injuries right now. The Eagles have also had some very close games. Finally, No. 2 goes to the Lions, and I'm not just saying that because I'm a Lions fan. The Lions not only beat the Chiefs, but the Lions' games haven't been close, indicating that they've really been much stronger than the competition.

Finally, I've got the 49ers at No. 1. It was a tough call, though. The 49ers have displayed a consistently solid offense and defense in each game, even the game they lost, and seem recharged with new defensive coordinator Steve Wilks. With Brock Purdy heading up the offense, this team remains the one to beat.

Well, my choices have certainly changed for the strongest quarterbacks in the NFL since the season's start. Of course, the major change was Aaron Rodgers being out for the entire season. I didn't see that coming. Who did? But, that's football. You never know what's going to happen and, unfortunately, injuries are all too common.

Here we are, almost into NFL Week 6, following Monday Night Football (Oct. 9). So, who are the best quarterbacks in the NFL right now? Let's look at some of the top players. Now, you might not agree with some of my picks, and that's okay. We're all entitled to our own opinions. But, I'm looking at a few things when I come up with my rankings. For one, the stats. Are these guys delivering on stats this year? I'm also looking at consistency and winning. Finally, I'm looking at the intangible factor. Do these guys have the heart and desire to really win? All of these factors go into being a great quarterback and leader. That's why they were all part of my decision.

I will say that No. 1 is staying the same for me. It's not a big surprise. You'll see who I picked at the end of this list, and while he hasn't had the best start to the season, he's still the strongest quarterback out there, in my opinion. I kept my No. 2 guy the same, too. But, everything else has changed.

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I'm not just saying this because I'm a Detroit Lions fan, but Jared Goff is the real deal. Goff has helped turn this team around, after decades of losses. He's really found his stride in Detroit, and the Lions are loving him. He's delivered a 4-1 record so far, which is fantastic. Darn those Seahawks.

The Cincinnati Bengals have struggled this year, but Joe Burrow's stats are still among the best in the league. Fans should look at this team in the long-term, and Burrow is a big piece of their future.

I left the Buffalo Bills off my list of the best NFL teams right now, and boy, did I get some listeners disagreeing with me. I agree that the Bills are strong. But, my list came out before last weekend, and now, the Bills look weaker, having fallen to the Jag. So, I do feel a bit vindicated. But, Josh Allen is still a star quarterback.

You know I'm a big Jalen Hurts fan. He, literally, is one of the strongest quarterbacks, and he's also brilliant. He has a heart for this game, a strong will to fight and wisdom beyond his years. He's one of the best, and boy, the Eagles need him.

Patrick Mahomes got off to a rocky start with the Kansas City Chiefs, losing to the Detroit Lions. They've also struggled more in games than expected. But, Mahomes is still the best, when you look at stats and consistency. It'll be interesting to see what the rest of this season brings.