Who Is Number One In The NFL Right Now?
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The NFL season is in full swing and there are a lot of great teams out there vying for the top spot. So, who is the number one team in the league right now?
The Current Standings
According to the NFL’s official website, the current top team is the New England Patriots, followed by the New Orleans Saints, then the Los Angeles Rams. These standings are accurate as of September 10th, 2019.
The AFC
The AFC is looking very strong this season with several teams at the top of their game. The New England Patriots are currently in first place with an impressive 11-3 record. They are closely followed by the Baltimore Ravens, who are just behind them with a 10-4 record. The Houston Texans are also doing well, sitting in third place with a 9-5 record.
The NFC
1. New Orleans Saints (11-2) – Last week: 1
Even without Drew Brees, the Saints proved they are still the class of the NFC with a come-from-behind victory over the Falcons. Teddy Bridgewater was solid in Brees’ absence, completing 15 of 27 passes for 165 yards and a touchdown. The Saints will be without Brees again this week as they take on the Colts in a pivotal game for seeding in the NFC playoff picture.
2. Seattle Seahawks (10-3) – Last week: 2
The Seahawks took care of business against a feisty Vikings team on Monday night, winning by a final score of 37-30. Russell Wilson continued his MVP season with274 passing yards and four touchdowns. The Seahawks will look to keep their momentum going this week as they take on division rival Arizona Cardinals.
3. Green Bay Packers (10-3) – Last week: 3
The Packers had no trouble dispatching of the struggling Washington Redskins on Sunday, winning by a final score of 20-15. Aaron Rodgers was not at his best, throwing for just 195 yards and one touchdown. However, he did not need to be as the Packers’ defense held Washington’s offense in check all day long. The Packers will look to keep their winning ways going this week as they take on the Bears on Sunday night football.
4. Dallas Cowboys (8-5) – Last week: 5
The Cowboys took care of business against a division rival in Philadelphia on Sunday night, winning by a final score of 17-9. Dak Prescott continued his stellar play of late, throwing for 277 yards and one touchdown. The Cowboys’ defense also came up big, holding Eagles’ quarterback Carson Wentz to just 213 passing yards and one touchdown. The Cowboys will look to keep their momentum going this week as they take on the Rams in Los Angeles.
The Top Teams
If you are looking for the top NFL teams, then you have come to the right place. In this article, we will take a look at the top NFL teams and who is number one in the NFL right now.
The New England Patriots
The New England Patriots are an American football team based in the Greater Boston area. The Patriots compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league’s American Football Conference (AFC) East division. The team plays its home games at Gillette Stadium in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts, which is located 28 miles (45 km) southwest of downtown Boston.
The Patriots are also headquartered at Gillette Stadium. An original member of the American Football League (AFL), the franchise was founded in 1960 as the Boston Patriots. The team changed its name to the New England Patriots after relocating to Foxborough in 1971. The Patriots played their home games at Foxboro Stadium from 1971 to 2001, then moved to Gillette Stadium at the start of the 2002 season.
The Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league’s National Football Conference (NFC) North division. It is the third-oldest franchise in the NFL, dating back to 1919, and is the only non-profit, community-owned major league professional sports team in the United States. Home games have been played at Lambeau Field since 1957.
The Packers are the last of the “old-guard” NFL franchises to launch their own website. They joined the World Wide Web on August 25, 1995, when they debuted at www.packers.com, becoming only the second NFL team to do so after the San Francisco 49ers launched their site a month earlier. As of 2019, the Packers’ website is ranked as the 8th most popular sports website by Alexa Internet.
The Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The Cowboys compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league’s National Football Conference (NFC) East division. They are headquartered in Frisco, Texas, and play their home games at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, which opened for the 2009 season. The stadium took the place of the open-air Cotton Bowl Stadium, which served as the Cowboys’ home stadium from 1960 to 2008.
The Contenders
As the NFL season nears its end, fans are wondering who will come out on top. The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers are both having excellent seasons and look like they could be the front runners. However, there are a few other teams that could make a run for the title. Let’s take a look at the contenders.
The Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league’s National Football Conference (NFC) West division. They joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team, along with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the most dominant teams in the NFL over the past decade. They have won Super Bowls XL and XLIII, and have been to the playoffs eight times since 2000. The Steelers have a strong core of veteran players, including quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, wide receiver Antonio Brown, and running back Le’Veon Bell. The team also has a talented group of young players, such as linebacker Ryan Shazier and cornerback Artie Burns.
The Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the National Football League (NFL) and play in the NFC South division. The Falcons have appeared in Super Bowl XXXIII and Super Bowl LI, winning both times. As of 2019, the Falcons are the oldest NFL franchise in the Deep South, and they currently play their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta.
The Wildcards
The NFL has had some wild changes this year. With the regular season over, it’s time to look at who’s in and who’s out for the playoffs. The race for the playoffs was heated and came down to the wire for many teams. As we look at the Wildcard teams, it’s important to see who has the best chance of going all the way.
The Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are currently the number one team in the NFL. They have a strong defense and a powerful offense. Their quarterback, Matthew Stafford, is one of the best in the league. The Lions have a great chance of winning the Super Bowl this year.
The Houston Texans
The Houston Texans are currently the number one team in the NFL,with a record of 10-4. They have clinched the AFC South division title and are poised to make a run at the AFC Championship. Led by quarterback Deshaun Watson, the Texans have one of the most explosive offenses in the league, and their defense is among the best in the league as well. The Texans are a team to watch in the playoffs, and they have a real chance to make some noise.
The Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football franchise based in Oakland, California. The Raiders began play in 1960 as a member of the American Football League; they have been a member of the National Football League since the 1970 AFL–NFL merger. They play their home games at the Oakland Coliseum. As of 2019, the team has won 15 division championships (3 AFL and 12 NFL), 4 AFC Championships (1976, 1980, 1983, and 2002), 1 AFL Championship (1967), and 3 Super Bowl Championships (XI in 1976, XV in 1981, and XVIII in 1984).