No. 1
1. Detroit Lions
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- QB: Jared Goff
- Top playmakers: David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Sam LaPorta
- Top blockers: Taylor Decker, Frank Ragnow, Penei Sewell
- Top coaches: Ben Johnson (offense), Aaron Glenn (defense)
Like Purdy in San Francisco, Goff is a definite part of his club’s title contention; he’s more than proven his mettle going from Rams castoff to gutsy leader for a resurgent franchise. Still, it might be more accurate to call him the current figurehead of the NFL’s most balanced offensive attack. Montgomery and Gibbs are a thunder-and-lightning combo behind arguably the league’s best line, St. Brown is an elite chain-mover, and LaPorta is just getting started as another safety valve. Throw in Johnson and Dan Campbell, who refuse to dial down their aggression as decision-makers, and it’s no wonder the new Lions seem here to stay.