Who’s Ranked Number One in the NFL?
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Keep up with the latest NFL standings and see who’s currently in the lead for the title of number one team in the league.
The NFL’s Top-Ranked Teams
As of right now, the Kansas City Chiefs are in the lead for the NFL’s number one spot. The Chiefs have had an amazing season so far, and they’re looking good to take the title. However, they’re not the only team in the running. The Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots are both close behind, and they’re not giving up without a fight. It’s going to be a close race to the finish, but the Chiefs have a slight edge.
The New England Patriots
The New England Patriots are the top-ranked team in the NFL according to the latest ESPN Power Rankings. The Patriots are coming off a tough loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but they remain the clear favorite to win the Super Bowl.
The Pats have been dominant all season, led by quarterback Tom Brady and a stingy defense. They have a chance to clinch home-field advantage throughout the playoffs with a win over the Jets this week.
The Cowboys, Packers and Seahawks round out the top four teams in the latest power rankings. all three of those teams are still in contention for a first-round bye in the playoffs.
The Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are currently ranked as the number one team in the NFL. The franchise has enjoyed a long history of success, making it to the playoffs 35 times and winning a total of 20 divisional titles. The team has appeared in eight Super Bowls, winning five of them. The Cowboys are one of the most popular and valuable franchises in professional sports, with an estimated worth of $4 billion.
The Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently the number one ranked team in the NFL. They have been one of the most dominant teams in the league over the past few years, and they are showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. The Steelers have one of the best defenses in the NFL, and their offense is explosive. They have all the pieces in place to make another run at the Super Bowl this season.
The NFL’s Top-Ranked Players
Tom Brady
As the NFLPA’s Top 100 Players of 2017 continues to be revealed, one name stands out above the rest: Tom Brady. The New England Patriots quarterback, who is coming off yet another Super Bowl victory, was ranked No. 1 overall by his fellow players. It’s the third time in his career that Brady has been given the honor, with the previous two coming in 2011 and 2014.
In total, seven Patriots made the Top 100 list this year, which is tied with the Seattle Seahawks for the most of any team. Other notable players to make the cut include Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack (No. 5), Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (No. 8), Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (No. 10) and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (No. 11).
Dak Prescott
Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys is currently the top-ranked player in the NFL according to NFL Network’s “Top 100 Players of 2020” list. Prescott was ranked number one overall by a panel of his NFL peers. This is the first time Dak has been ranked in the top 100 and only the second time a Cowboy has been ranked number one (Emmitt Smith was ranked first in 1993).
Le’Veon Bell
Le’Veon Bell, running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, is one of the NFL’s best players. He’s ranked number one in the NFL in terms of skill and performance. NFL analysts have praised him for his patience as a runner, his vision, and his ability to break tackles.