NFL Season Tier Rankings: Contenders and Pretenders Emerge | JQJO

Four weeks into the NFL season, analysis reveals team standings. Six teams are placed in Tier 5 ('See you at the draft'), including the Panthers and Bengals, deemed unlikely to improve. Tier 4 ('Probably bad') includes the Raiders and Dolphins, facing challenges. A large Tier 3 ('Possibly frisky') comprises 13 teams like the Ravens and Cowboys, whose futures are uncertain. Tier 2 ('Probably good') features five teams like the Chiefs and 49ers, known for talent but with evident flaws. Four teams, including the Bills and Eagles, are in the top Tier 1 ('Inner circle') as strong contenders.