US EditionA league of parity: NFL is wide open through Week 9 with no dominant teams
Injuries and tactical errors contributed to losses by four top Super Bowl contenders, decreasing their playoff odds significantly, according to ESPN's Football Power Index.
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By Rob Maaddi. The Colts became prone to making mistakes. The Packers squandered opportunities. The Lions were outplayed. The Chiefs fell out of a playoff spot. Both conference leaders looked ordinary on Sunday, and other top teams had tough games. The NFL seems more open every week. Even some winning teams struggled on their way to victory. The Chargers allowed the lowly Titans to stay in a one-score game. The Jaguars needed to stop a two-point…
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A league of parity: NFL is wide open through Week 9 with no dominant teams
The Colts became mistake-prone. The Packers wasted opportunities. The Lions got pushed around. The Chiefs fell out of a playoff spot. There's plenty of parity overall.
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