7. Detroit Lions (5-2)
The Lions have hit the skids, but losing to a patchy Falcons team is forgivable due to the hangover from dropping their first game the week previously. Lose another, though, and this team will start to tumble down the rankings. It is essential that this young bunch come together in times of adversity and prove they are more than just a flash in the pan.
A real test will come in game 8 for the Lions but I figure them to recover with style.
8. Houston Texans (4-3)
If these rankings were based solely on gut-feeling, the Texans would be higher. I have championed this team for the past two seasons, but on both occasions they have disappointed come the year’s end.
This year, though, things feel very different. With a massively weakened division they should make their first ever appearance in the playoffs and once there are well built to cause some damage. My only remaining concern is how they will fair in inclement weather and with the likelihood of having to travel north for the Divisional round of the playoffs, which I expect them to reach.
Thankfully their rushing attack is now strong enough to take some of the pressure of their passing corps, and that will be essential come January.
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