NFL Top-10 rankings: Chiefs still No. 1; Lions, Packers move up; Vikings drop

In a week featuring marquee matchups, the Chiefs prevailed over the banged-up 49ers in a Super Bowl rematch. And in a pair of two-point thrillers, the Lions edged the Vikings and the Packers outlasted the Texans. 

That caused some shuffling in my rankings, with Detroit inching up and Green Bay making a sizable jump. But there’s no change at the top, with the Chiefs remaining unbeaten despite not yet looking like a three-peat juggernaut. Meanwhile, after a couple of consequential lineup changes, don’t sleep on the Steelers and Bills. 

Here’s my Top 10 for Week 7 of the 2024 season.

1. Kansas City Chiefs
Last week: 1

It is hard to move the back-to-back champs from the top spot when they pile up wins against quality opponents. The Chiefs can win by playing various styles to exploit their opponent or mask their own deficiencies. Though Patrick Mahomes has not found his rhythm consistently in 2024, the Chiefs remain unbeaten despite the former MVP’s turnover woes. 

Tom Brady on Chiefs’ dominance after defeating 49ers in Week 7

2. DetroitLions
Last week: 3

After dispatching a division rival, the Lions inch closer to the top of the charts. This is a rare squad that wins with force or finesse, employing a punishing running game or electric aerial attack directed by a red-hot quarterback (Jared Goff) playing at an MVP level. The balance and diversity of the Lions’ offense forces opponents to abandon their preferred approach to chase points against an opportunistic defense that feasts on turnovers. 

Did Lions QB Jared Goff just show he’s the MVP favorite?

3. Minnesota Vikings
Last week: 2

Despite a tough loss, the Vikings look the part of a title contender. A nasty defense complemented by a dynamic offense will give Kevin O’Connell’s squad a chance to make a deep postseason run. If Sam Darnold continues to play efficiently from the pocket, the Vikings could emerge as the team no one wants to face in the NFC. 

4. BaltimoreRavens
Last week: 4

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