The 2023 NFL season has hit its midway point, and the playoff race is heating up. While quarterbacks grab headlines, we’re spotlighting the unsung heroes—each team’s non-QB MVP—alongside our updated NFL Power Rankings (1-32). Which teams are rising, falling, or clinging to hope? Let’s dive in.
NFL Power Rankings: Top 5 Super Bowl Contenders
1. Philadelphia Eagles (7-1)
– Why They’re Here: Balanced offense, elite pass rush.
– Non-QB MVP: DT Jalen Carter – Dominant rookie anchoring the trenches.
2. Kansas City Chiefs (6-2)
– Why They’re Here: Mahomes + improved defense.
– Non-QB MVP: CB Trent McDuffie – Lockdown coverage in Year 2.
3. Baltimore Ravens (6-2)
– Why They’re Here: Lamar Jackson’s resurgence + NFL’s top defense.
– Non-QB MVP: LB Roquan Smith – Defensive tone-setter.
4. San Francisco 49ers (5-3)
– Why They’re Here: Stacked roster, despite recent skid.
– Non-QB MVP: DE Nick Bosa – QB nightmares personified.
5. Miami Dolphins (6-2)
– Why They’re Here: Historic offensive speed.
– Non-QB MVP: WR Tyreek Hill – 2,000-yard pace. Case closed.
NFL Playoff Hopefuls: Teams on the Bubble
6. Jacksonville Jaguars (6-2)
– Non-QB MVP: LB Josh Allen – Defense’s breakout star.
7. Dallas Cowboys (5-2)
– Non-QB MVP: LB Micah Parsons – DPOY frontrunner.
8. Detroit Lions (6-2)
– Non-QB MVP: OT Penei Sewell – NFL’s best right tackle.
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Bottom of the Barrel: Draft Lottery Watch
32. Arizona Cardinals (1-7)
– Non-QB MVP: S Budda Baker – Heart of a struggling squad.
Key Takeaways
- The Eagles and Chiefs remain the teams to beat.
- Rookies like Jalen Carter and Devon Witherspoon are already stars.
- Injuries (e.g., Vikings’ Justin Jefferson) could swing playoff races.
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