We're past the NFL's halfway point, and each conference boasts a lone one-loss team.
In the AFC, it's not so surprising: The New England Patriots are 7-1. In the NFC, however, the Dallas Cowboys have shaken off Tony Romo's injury to post the same 7-1 record.
Could this be what we see in Houston come February? There's a long way to go, but #PulseOfTheNation is asking:
The most likely obstacle for the Patriots, who fought off Tom Brady's four-game suspension for another strong season, will come from the AFC West, where the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders are off to encouraging starts.