Racked & Stacked: Week 10

Are the Colts really that good? Are the Jets really that bad?

1. Indianapolis Colts (7–2) — Upside: Best point differential in the AFC with a complete profile. Downsides: Short-yard push can sputter • occasional DB leverage busts • penalties in scoring range.
2. New England Patriots (7–2) — Upside: Six-game heater powered by mistake-averse offense. Downsides: Run game lacks pop • few true vertical explosives • drive-killing flags in big spots.
3. Denver Broncos (7–2) — Upside: Six straight wins; defense re-centered. Downsides: Red-zone finishing swings • turnover spikes under pressure • WR availability week to week.
4. Seattle Seahawks (6–2) — Upside: Top-tier scoring defense; pass rush travels. Downsides: Early-down run inconsistency • penalty clusters • WR depth thin if injuries stack.
5. Los Angeles Rams (6–2) — Upside: Scheme answers + WR duo tilt coverages. Downsides: Red-zone finishing streaky • outside-corner depth light • specials up-and-down.
6. Philadelphia Eagles (6–2) — Week 9 bye — Upside: Both lines winning late downs. Downsides: Slow starts • red-zone D stressed by motion • occasional zone miscomms.
7. Buffalo Bills (6–2) — Upside: Balanced offense; scripts strong. Downsides: Discipline dips late • run-fit leaks pop • red-zone stalls vs. two-high.
8. Los Angeles Chargers (6–3) — Upside: Money-down offense when on schedule. Downsides: Pass-pro wobble vs. games/stunts • soft zone voids • week-to-week swinginess.
9. San Francisco 49ers (6–3) — Upside: Front seven still a weekly tilt. Downsides: Run game bottled at times • WR depth tested • third-quarter lulls.
10. Green Bay Packers (5–2–1) — Upside: Efficient QB play + stingy scoring D. Downsides: Short-yard variance • kick-coverage hiccups • timing with young WRs.
11. Detroit Lions (5–3) — Upside: LOS bully ball; explosives are there. Downsides: Back-end busts on crossers • red-zone swings • costly post-play penalties.
12. Chicago Bears (5–3) — Upside: Identity taking hold; late-game answers. Downsides: Drive-finishing wobble • run-support variance • four-minute offense proof.
13. Pittsburgh Steelers (5–3) — Upside: Veteran D wins leverage downs. Downsides: Pass-pro strain • explosives come in spurts • red-zone creativity needed.
14. Jacksonville Jaguars (5–3) — Upside: Defense tightening; clutch OT chops. Downsides: Goal-to-go finishing • nickel run fits • backup OT vs. power.
15. Kansas City Chiefs (5–4) — Upside: Defense keeps the floor high. Downsides: WR churn hurts timing • red-zone bog-downs • late explosives allowed on occasion.
16. Minnesota Vikings (4–4) — Upside: Late-game poise; explosive upside. Downsides: Third-down droughts • run-fit inconsistency • protection vs. heat.
17. Carolina Panthers (5–4) — Upside: 4–1 form over last five; defense plays fast. Downsides: QB health watch • third-down stalls • chunk runs allowed.
18. Dallas Cowboys (3–5–1) — Upside: Splash-play defense still shows ceiling. Downsides: Goal-line gaffes • drops in key moments • deep-ball D vs. top QBs.
19. Baltimore Ravens (3–5) — Upside: Offensive ceiling still visible. Downsides: Finishing vs. top foes • injuries mounting • late-game D wilts.
20. Washington Commanders (3–6) — Upside: Defense can carry long stretches. Downsides: Red-zone finishing • poor third-down rate • edge run fits.
21. Arizona Cardinals (3–5) — Upside: Physicality + timely rushing. Downsides: Drive finishing • handling games/stunts up front • ST hiccups.
22. Houston Texans (3–5) — Upside: Scrappy D; competitive vs. good O’s. Downsides: Costly late giveaways • pass-pro wobble • scoring droughts.
23. Cincinnati Bengals (3–6) — Upside: Offense can still trade haymakers. Downsides: Negative point diff • late pass-pro strain • explosive plays thin.
24. Cleveland Browns (2–6) — Week 9 bye — Upside: Disruptive front can flip a game. Downsides: Red-zone finishing • light run push • specials lack swing plays.
25. New York Giants (2–7) — Upside: Proof-of-concept drives show fight. Downsides: Protection issues linger • limited explosives outside scheme • youth volatility.
26. Las Vegas Raiders (2–6) — Upside: Second-half defensive adjustments. Downsides: Ground game inefficient • early coverage miscomms • flags drag drives.
27. Miami Dolphins (2–7) — Upside: Scheme still manufactures space. Downsides: WR injuries biting • secondary stress points • penalties piling up.
28. Atlanta Falcons (3–5) — Upside: Scripted offense sparks; QB mobility helps. Downsides: Post-script lulls • RT health ripple • few explosive runs.
29. Tennessee Titans (1–8) — Upside: Defense keeps scores manageable. Downsides: Sacks/TOs on money downs • clunky pass timing • little second-half punch.
30. New Orleans Saints (1–8) — Upside: Young DBs flashing in spots. Downsides: Inconsistent offense • can’t slow better attacks • early-down efficiency swings.
31. New York Jets (1–7) — Week 9 bye — Upside: Run game + QB legs give a floor. Downsides: Penalties/TOs piling • no-takeaway stretches • late collapses.
32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6–2) — Week 9 bye — Upside: Situational toughness; timely takeaways. Downsides: Offense streaky vs. press • WR nicks matter • close-game variance.