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The 2025 season has turned into one of the most unpredictable years in recent NFL history. The Chiefs have won the AFC West nine straight times but enter Week 10 in third place. The Bills have won every AFC East title since 2020 but currently look up at the Patriots in the standings.
The Buccaneers currently own the second spot in the NFC playoff seeding, but there are four teams with 6-2 records and a long list of legitimate contenders as the second half of the season begins
The NFC West didn't see their Week 7 action end until late Monday night, as the Seattle Seahawks played the final game of the week against the Houston Texans. Nothing changed in the standings, as three of the teams won their games, while the Arizona Cardinals lost their fifth consecutive game and remained in last place.
The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Washington Commanders in a 34-27 shootout on Sunday to secure their second win of the season. After sleepwalking through their Week 3 loss to the Carolina Panthers, the Falcons woke up and played with a sense of desperation in Week 4.
The New York Jets likely took the Cincinnati Bengals out of the AFC North hunt with their upset win. The Dallas Cowboys' playoff chances took a massive hit with their loss to the Denver Broncos, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear to be cruising toward their fifth straight NFC South title.
The Pro Football Focus (PFF) grades for the game largely reflect the issues Detroit had in winning at the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. There were a couple of notable exceptions, but the Lions best grades were largely for the more skill-positioned players.
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