Are the Detroit Lions the best team in football? Advanced analytics seem to think so, but what about the NFL analysts who are paid to expound on such subjects?
Well, for the first time this year, in the nine NFL power rankings articles that we gather every week, the Lions are unanimously in the top two. However, the jury is split: are the 6-1 Lions the top team in the NFL or do the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs hold the top spot?
The Chiefs have a convincing argument given three factors: they’re the only remaining undefeated team, they have the best quarterback in football (even if Patrick Mahomes is currently struggling), and they’re coming off back-to-back Super Bowls.