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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 27: A Jacksonville Jaguars fan as seen during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New York Jets at TIAA Bank Field on October 27, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

According to Craig Shemon, the #1 team got their #1 quarterback back this week. As the season progresses, there is much less volatility from 32-1.

32. Miami Dolphins (0-7) --

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 28: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Miami Dolphins walks off the field after losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 28, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 28: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Miami Dolphins walks off the field after losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 28, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)


31. Cincinnati Bengals (0-8) --

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Stanley Morgan (L) of Cincinnati Bengals collides with Brandon Wilson (R) of Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL game between Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams at Wembley Stadium on October 27, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Stanley Morgan (L) of Cincinnati Bengals collides with Brandon Wilson (R) of Cincinnati Bengals during the NFL game between Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams at Wembley Stadium on October 27, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)


30. Washington Redskins (1-7) --

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 24: Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins fumbles the ball as he's hit by Danielle Hunter #99 of the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 24, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Shamar Stephen #93 of the Minnesota Vikings recovered the ball on the play. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 24: Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins fumbles the ball as he's hit by Danielle Hunter #99 of the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 24, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Shamar Stephen #93 of the Minnesota Vikings recovered the ball on the play. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)


29. Atlanta Falcons (1-7) -1

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 29: Atlanta Falcons owner and CEO Arthur Blank watches on as head coach Dan Quinn reacts on the sidelines in the second half of an NFL game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 29: Atlanta Falcons owner and CEO Arthur Blank watches on as head coach Dan Quinn reacts on the sidelines in the second half of an NFL game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)


28. New York Giants (2-6) -1

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 27: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants avoids the tackle of Jarrad Davis #40 of the Detroit Lions during a second half run at Ford Field on October 27, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 31-26. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 27: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants avoids the tackle of Jarrad Davis #40 of the Detroit Lions during a second half run at Ford Field on October 27, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 31-26. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)


27. New York Jets (1-6) -1

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 27: Sam Darnold #14 and head coach Adam Gase of the New York Jets meet on the field during a timeout in the fourth quarter of a football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on October 27, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 27: Sam Darnold #14 and head coach Adam Gase of the New York Jets meet on the field during a timeout in the fourth quarter of a football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on October 27, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)


26. Denver Broncos (2-6) +3

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 27: Joe Flacco #5 of the Denver Broncos fumbles the ball as he is sacked by Ben Banogu #52 of the Indianapolis Colts to end the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts won 15-13. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 27: Joe Flacco #5 of the Denver Broncos fumbles the ball as he is sacked by Ben Banogu #52 of the Indianapolis Colts to end the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts won 15-13. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)


25. Cleveland Browns (2-5) -1

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 27: Running back Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns fumbles as he is hit by defensive tackle Lawrence Guy #93 of the New England Patriots in the first quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 27: Running back Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns fumbles as he is hit by defensive tackle Lawrence Guy #93 of the New England Patriots in the first quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)


24. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-4) +1

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 28: Minkah Fitzpatrick #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after intercepting a pass during the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Heinz Field on October 28, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 28: Minkah Fitzpatrick #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after intercepting a pass during the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Heinz Field on October 28, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)


23. Chicago Bears (3-4) -1

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 27: Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears fumbles the ball in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Soldier Field on October 27, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 27: Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears fumbles the ball in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Soldier Field on October 27, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)


22. Arizona Cardinals (3-4-1) -2

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 27: Cameron Jordan #94 of the New Orleans Saints sacks Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals at Mercedes Benz Superdome on October 27, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 27: Cameron Jordan #94 of the New Orleans Saints sacks Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals at Mercedes Benz Superdome on October 27, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)


21. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-5)

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 27: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball during the NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bryan Woolston/Getty Images) Photo by Bryan Woolston/Getty Images

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 27: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball during the NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bryan Woolston/Getty Images)


20. Los Angeles Chargers (3-5) +3

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 27: Casey Hayward Jr. #26 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs with the ball after making an interception in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 27, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 27: Casey Hayward Jr. #26 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs with the ball after making an interception in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 27, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)


19. Tennessee Titans (4-4) +2

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 27: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter of the game at Nissan Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images) Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 27: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter of the game at Nissan Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Silas Walker/Getty Images)


18. Oakland Raiders (3-4) --

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 27: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders reacts as time expires in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 27: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders reacts as time expires in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)


17. Carolina Panthers (4-3) -2

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Injured quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers walks on the sideline before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Injured quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers walks on the sideline before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)


16. Philadelphia Eagles (4-4) +1

ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Levi Wallace #39 of the Buffalo Bills tries to catch Miles Sanders #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles as he runs in for a touchdown during the third quarter at New Era Field on October 27, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Eagles beat the Bills 31 to 13. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images

ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Levi Wallace #39 of the Buffalo Bills tries to catch Miles Sanders #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles as he runs in for a touchdown during the third quarter at New Era Field on October 27, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Eagles beat the Bills 31 to 13. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)


15. Detroit Lions (3-3-1) +1

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 27: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions makes a short pass during the second quarter of the game against the New York Giants at Ford Field on October 27, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 27: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions makes a short pass during the second quarter of the game against the New York Giants at Ford Field on October 27, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)


14. Buffalo Bills (5-2)

ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Rodney McLeod #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles tackles Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills as he runs the ball during the second half at New Era Field on October 27, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Philadelphia Eagles beat the Buffalo Bills 31-13. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images

ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Rodney McLeod #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles tackles Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills as he runs the ball during the second half at New Era Field on October 27, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Philadelphia Eagles beat the Buffalo Bills 31-13. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)


13 Jacksonville Jaguars (4-4) -2

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 27: Gardner Minshew #15 of the Jacksonville Jaguars attempts a pass during the game against the New York Jets at TIAA Bank Field on October 27, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 27: Gardner Minshew #15 of the Jacksonville Jaguars attempts a pass during the game against the New York Jets at TIAA Bank Field on October 27, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)


12. Dallas Cowboys (4-3) --

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 20: Head coach Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys looks on in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 20: Head coach Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys looks on in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium on October 20, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)


11. Los Angeles Rams (5-3) +2

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Cooper Kupp of Los Angeles Rams runs with the ball during the NFL game between Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams at Wembley Stadium on October 27, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Cooper Kupp of Los Angeles Rams runs with the ball during the NFL game between Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams at Wembley Stadium on October 27, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)


10. Minnesota Vikings (6-2) --

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 24: Pat Elflein #65 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a Dalvin Cook #33 of the Minnesota Vikings touchdown in the first half against the Washington Redskins at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 24, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 24: Pat Elflein #65 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates a Dalvin Cook #33 of the Minnesota Vikings touchdown in the first half against the Washington Redskins at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 24, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)


9. Kansas City Chiefs (5-3) -1

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 27: Matt Moore #8 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a fourth quarter pass against the Green Bay Packers at Arrowhead Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 27: Matt Moore #8 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a fourth quarter pass against the Green Bay Packers at Arrowhead Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)


8. Seattle Seahawks (6-2) --

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 27: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks signals at the line in the second half of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 27: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks signals at the line in the second half of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)


7. Houston Texans (5-3) --

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 27: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans walks off the field showing his injured eye after the game against the Oakland Raiders at NRG Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Texans defeated the Raiders 27-24. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 27: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans walks off the field showing his injured eye after the game against the Oakland Raiders at NRG Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Texans defeated the Raiders 27-24. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)


6. Baltimore Ravens (5-2) --

SEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 20: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens passes against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on October 20, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images

SEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 20: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens passes against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on October 20, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)


5. Indianapolis Colts (5-2) -1

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 27: Adam Vinatieri #4 of the Indianapolis Colts kicks the winning field goal in the game against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 27: Adam Vinatieri #4 of the Indianapolis Colts kicks the winning field goal in the game against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)


4. San Francisco 49ers (7-0) +1

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Nick Bosa #97 and Solomon Thomas #94 of the San Francisco 49ers react after sacking Kyle Allen #7 of the Carolina Panthers (not pictured) during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Nick Bosa #97 and Solomon Thomas #94 of the San Francisco 49ers react after sacking Kyle Allen #7 of the Carolina Panthers (not pictured) during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


3. Green Bay Packers (7-1) --

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 27: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers escapes defensive pressure from Derrick Nnadi #91 of the Kansas City Chiefs in the third quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 27: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers escapes defensive pressure from Derrick Nnadi #91 of the Kansas City Chiefs in the third quarter at Arrowhead Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)


2. New England Patriots (8-0) --

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 27: Defensive tackle Adam Butler #70 celebrates with defensive end Deatrich Wise #91 of the New England Patriots after sacking quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns in the second quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 27: Defensive tackle Adam Butler #70 celebrates with defensive end Deatrich Wise #91 of the New England Patriots after sacking quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns in the second quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)


1. New Orleans Saints (7-1) --

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 27: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints and Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints celebrate after a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals at Mercedes Benz Superdome on October 27, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 27: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints and Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints celebrate after a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals at Mercedes Benz Superdome on October 27, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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