NFL Teams Benefiting From Soft Divisions and Softer Schedules

December 1, 2010   ·   Justin Morgan   ·   Jump to comments

During the first few weeks of the season, two teams stood out as the big surprises. The Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers both stated the season 5-2 (both currently 7-4), while the Jacksonville Jaguars have quietly played to their current 6-5 record.
While none of these records are spectacular, not many expected any of these teams to be here. The Chiefs and Jaguars sit at the top of their divisions, while the Bucs must play third wheel to the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints.
However, a more in-depth look at each of these three teams, you will find their "success" to be deceiving. It does leave me wondering though if it is a move in the right direction or simply a season of good fortunes. Initially, I'd say for two of them it is the beginnings of good teams, with the third team overachieving this year.
First, let's take a look at the FIRST PLACE Kansas City Chiefs. They currently own a 7-4 record and sit at the top of th...

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