1. New England Patriots (7-1)
The Patriots had a bye in week nine. They stay in the top spot but should be feeling the heat of the Cowboys.
They had the luxury of sitting at home and watching their next opponent, the Seahawks. They will play the NFC West leading Hawks at home on Sunday Night Football.
The Patriots will have head two weeks off by the time they get to the game Sunday night. The Seahawks though will be coming off a short week after their game on Monday night.
It is hard to fathom the Patriots coming into this one flat. Quarterback Tom Brady has been nothing short of great since his return in week five from his four-game suspension.
Right now the Patriots appear to be the clear favorite in the AFC. There is nothing un-familiar with that. The only team that stands in the way of the Patriots is the Patriots. Good luck with that AFC.