The NFL can see another worst to first turnaround this season.

Through seven weeks, two teams that finished last in 2024 are leading their division. Overall, seven teams that missed the playoffs last season have at least four wins.

The New England Patriots are leading the AFC East at 5-2, including a big win at Buffalo, a year after going 4-13 under Jerod Mayo. Mike Vrabel has brought a winning culture to New England and Drake Maye has developed into an elite quarterback in just his second season.

The San Francisco 49ers are leading the NFC West at 5-2, including a road win over the Los Angeles Rams. They were 6-11 last season.

And, the 49ers are doing it despite a slew of injuries to key starters. Mac Jones is 4-1 filling in for Brock Purdy even though most of the starting wide receiv

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