1. Colts (last week No. 1; 7-1): Each week, they prove they’re legit.

2. Lions (No. 2; 5-2): This year’s visit from the Vikings will have a much different vibe than last year’s.

3. Rams (No. 3; 5-2): They may be facing a rookie quarterback in his first start coming out of their bye week.

4. Packers (No. 4; 5-1-1): They’re quietly making the case to be the best team in the NFC.

5. Broncos (No. 5; 6-2): They’ve now won eight in a row against the Cowboys, and nine in a row at home.

6. Eagles (No. 6; 6-2): Enjoy the bye; after it, it’s the Packers and Lions.

7. Buccaneers (No. 7; 6-2): After the week off, it’s the Battle of the Tom Brady Teams. (Players not owner version.)

8. Chiefs (No. 8; 5-3): A fourth straight Super Bowl appearance suddenly seems a lot more plausible.

9. Seahawks (

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