And then there was one. And then there was another one. Of a different kind. <\/p>\n
Only one team remains undefeated, while one sorry franchise still remains without a win. <\/p>\n
Not only that, but we have a new No. 1, as the previous top dog heads into the bye week on a sour note. <\/p>\n
Here is where the 49ers sit after their 29-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons<\/a> at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and heading into “Monday Night Football”:<\/p>\n 32. Tennessee Titans (Last week: 31)<\/p>\n Record: 1-6<\/p>\n Tony Pollard<\/a>. That’s it, that’s all that deserves to be written. <\/p>\n 31. Los Angeles Chargers (Last week: 30)<\/p>\n Record: 0-6<\/p>\n (Bye week, still somehow lost)<\/p>\n 30. Miami Dolphins (Last week: 32)<\/p>\n Record: 1-5<\/p>\n Miami actually looked like an NFL team on Sunday, with both Malik Willis<\/a> and Ollie Gordon<\/a> leading the way. <\/p>\n 29. New York Jets (Last week: 28)<\/p>\n Record: 2-5<\/p>\n A loss to the worst team in football is bad. Of course. But, man, the Jets have some really fun offensive weapons. Omar Cooper’s<\/a> breakout continues. <\/p>\n 28. New Orleans Saints (Last week: 25)<\/p>\n Record: 2-5<\/p>\n The Saints had 17 rushing attempts for … 18 yards?? No NFL offense can function like this, and that, plus a Tyler Shough<\/a> pick, is why New Orleans did next to nothing offensively on Sunday in France. <\/p>\n 27. Arizona Cardinals (Last week: 27)<\/p>\n Record: 2-5<\/p>\n We’re getting closer and closer to Carson Beck<\/a> time. More empty calorie stats from Jacoby Brissett<\/a> on Sunday. <\/p>\n 26. Washington Commanders (Last week: 26)<\/p>\n Record: 1-4-1<\/p>\n (Bye week)<\/p>\n 25. Indianapolis Colts (Last week: 24)<\/p>\n Record: 2-5<\/p>\n Let the fire sale begin. It was a nice audition for Jonathan Taylor<\/a>, who likely will be on a new team soon. You pretty much can put a fork in Indy. <\/p>\n 24. Houston Texans (Last week: 19)<\/p>\n Record: 2-5<\/p>\n Houston’s defense clearly is not what it was last season, and it’s why the Texans probably will not overcome this early-season hole. No matter how well C.J. Stroud<\/a> plays.<\/p>\n 23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Last week: 29)<\/p>\n Record: 2-5<\/p>\n Baker Mayfield<\/a> returned and completed seven passes for 64 yards, and Tampa still put belt to ass with 258 rushing yards and four scores.<\/p>\n 22. Las Vegas Raiders (Last week: 18)<\/p>\n Record: 3-4<\/p>\n The Raiders definitely are not for real yet, and a large part of that has to do with Ashton Jeanty<\/a>, who can’t seem to run the ball to save his life. Poor Kirk Cousins<\/a>, his arm is going to fall off by mid-season.<\/p>\n 21. Dallas Cowboys (Last week: 21)<\/p>\n Record: 2-4<\/p>\n (Monday Night Football)<\/p>\n 20. Philadelphia Eagles (Last week: 20)<\/p>\n Record: 2-4<\/p>\n (Monday Night Football)<\/p>\n 19. Carolina Panthers (Last week: 15)<\/p>\n Record: 3-3<\/p>\n Bryce Young<\/a> came crashing back down to Earth with three turnovers, and an injury forced Kenny Pickett<\/a> into the game, which is more unforgivable than the picks. <\/p>\n 18. Atlanta Falcons (Last week: 22)<\/p>\n Record: 3-4<\/p>\n Perhaps the most complete Falcons win in years. Michael Penix<\/a> was great. Bijan Robinson<\/a> was a nuisance all game, and the defense feasted on sloppy play from the 49ers’ offense. Huge win. <\/p>\n 17. New York Giants (Last week: 23)<\/p>\n Record: 4-2-1<\/p>\n Cam Skattebo<\/a> didn’t seem too impacted by last week’s benching, providing J.J. McCarthy<\/a> with a dominant run game for Nine Eighteen’s first start as a Giant.<\/p>\n 16. Los Angeles Rams (Last week: 16)<\/p>\n Record: 3-4<\/p>\n The one-two punch of Kyren Williams<\/a> and Blake Corum<\/a> can be quite lethal, and it is exactly what Los Angeles needs to lean on offensively with an aging Matthew Stafford<\/a>. The offense was firing on all cylinders on Sunday, though.<\/p>\n 15. Green Bay Packers (Last week: 10)<\/p>\n Record: 4-3<\/p>\n Unfortunately, Josh Jacobs<\/a> is back. Instant vibe-ruiner. Boooooo. <\/p>\n 14. Cincinnati Bengals (Last week: 14)<\/p>\n Record: 4-2<\/p>\n With a fabulous four-touchdown performance, Joe Burrow<\/a> might have penciled in his name atop the league’s MVP leaderboard.<\/p>\n 13. Cleveland Browns (Last week: 17)<\/p>\n Record: 5-2<\/p>\n KC Concepcion<\/a> was the Browns’ rookie receiver of the week, and Cleveland genuinely looks pretty good, which i absolutely did not have on my preseason bingo card. <\/p>\n 12. Baltimore Ravens (Last week: 7)<\/p>\n Record: 4-3<\/p>\n OK, now this is the final game without Lamar Jackson<\/a>. Right? Please, I’m begging you. <\/p>\n 11. Detroit Lions (Last week: 11)<\/p>\n Record: 4-2<\/p>\n Turnovers prevented this from being a much more decisive Detroit win, but nevertheless a huge victory over a good opponent in the best division in football. Can they make it two in a row against the NFC North leaders next week?<\/p>\n 10. Denver Broncos (Last week: 12)<\/p>\n Record: 5-2<\/p>\n A signature Bo Nix<\/a> performance. Unfortunately for Denver, he just might have to be a large part of its run game moving forward. A huge test next week vs. Kansas City.<\/p>\n 9. New England Patriots (Last week: 5)<\/p>\n Record: 4-3<\/p>\n I don’t care how good of a runner your quarterback is, unless he is Lamar, he should not be leading your team in rushing. Drake Maye<\/a> needs a proper run game.<\/p>\n 8. Seattle Seahawks (Last week: 9)<\/p>\n Record: 4-3<\/p>\n Jaxon Smith-Njigba<\/a> is the most automatic player in the league, and Sam Darnold<\/a> is smart for force-feeding him 12-plus times every game. I have a feeling this team soon will add a big-name running back, too.<\/p>\n 7. Jacksonville Jaguars (Last week: 6)<\/p>\n Record: 4-2<\/p>\n (Bye week)<\/p>\n 6. Pittsburgh Steelers (Last week: 13)<\/p>\n Record: 5-2<\/p>\n Aaron Rodgers<\/a> is playing well. The defense is playing well. Jaylen Warren’s<\/a> playing out of his mind. That’s the difference, and it’s why Pittsburgh ultimately will win its division. <\/p>\n 5. Chicago Bears (Last week: 13)<\/p>\n Record: 5-2<\/p>\n Luther Burden<\/a>, without a doubt, is Chicago’s WR1, and one of many great weapons for a healthy Caleb Williams<\/a>. <\/p>\n 4. Buffalo Bills (Last week: 3)<\/p>\n Record: 5-1<\/p>\n (Bye week)<\/p>\n 3. Kansas City Chiefs (Last week: 2)<\/p>\n Record: 5-1<\/p>\n Patrick Mahomes<\/a> pumpkined against an elite defense, and The Kenneth Walker<\/a> Revenge Game was anything but that.<\/p>\n 2. San Francisco 49ers (Last week: 1)<\/p>\n Record: 6-1<\/p>\n Injuries and turnovers aplenty. Undefeated no more. Get healthy during the bye, maybe make a move or two, and make another run. A frustrating flight home. <\/p>\n 1. Minnesota Vikings (Last week: 4)<\/p>\n Record: 6-0<\/p>\n