The NFL’s Midseason Top 10

The following 10 teams have played the best football this year in the NFL’s long season, which is about half over

No. Team Rec. 1 San Francisco 6-1 serious pass defense problems. 2 Dallas 6-1 adequate on defense with Haley. 3 Washington 5-2 Some shots are landing. 4 Philadelphia 5-2 still rife with superstars. 5 Minnesota 5-2 new offense give new hope. 6 New Orleans 5-2 conservative offense hurts tough defense. 7 Miami 6-1 together at last. 8 Houston 5-2 are both better than they’re playing. 9 Denver 5-2 Reeves and Elway can win five more. 10 Buffalo 5-2 two games at New Orleans, Houston.

No. Comment 1 Offense overcoming serious pass defense problems. 2 Overpowering on offense, adequate on defense with Haley. 3 Everyone shooting at champs. Some shots are landing. 4 Still losing superstars, still rife with superstars. 5 New coach, new quarterback, new offense give new hope. 6 Oppressively conservative offense hurts tough defense. 7 Team is putting a defense together at last. 8 Offense and defense are both better than they’re playing. 9 In soft remaining schedule, Reeves and Elway can win five more. 10 Season hinges on last two games at New Orleans, Houston.