It’s time for the latest “Mazz’s Tiers“! This week Mazz returns to his more traditional tiers of ranking the teams in the NFL. Where will the local New England Patriots rank this week?
But before the tiers….here are some other things you need to know from the NFL Communications Department…
This week’s matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins will feature the top two receivers in terms of receiving yards so far this season. Miami’s Tyreek Hill has 814 yards receiving and Philadelphia’s A.J. Brown has 672 yards receiving.
The Detroit Lions will look to extend their winning streak to five games this week when they visit the Baltimore Ravens. After starting 1-6 last season, the Lions have won 13 of their last 16. They currently sit at 5-1 on the season.
Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver, Puka Nakua, will look to become the second player in NFL history to record 700 receiving yards in his first seven career games if he can pick up 102 receiving yards on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase is the only player in NFL history to do it.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will look to tie Jason Witten for the fifth most touchdowns by a tight end in NFL History. Kelce will need two touchdowns this week to tie Witten for fifth on the list.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones will look to become the first player since 2019 to record a sack in his first six games of the season. Clay Matthews was the last player to record a sack in his first six games of the season when he did it with the Los Angeles Rams.
The New England Patriots will look to win their first game of the season at home this weekend when they host the Buffalo Bills. The Patriots are currently 0-3 at Gillette Stadium in the 2023 season.
Tier 1
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 15: Raheem Mostert #31 and Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins walk off the field after a win over the Carolina Panthers at Hard Rock Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers
Philadelphia Eagles
Miami Dolphins
Kansas City Chiefs
Buffalo Bills
Tier 2
CINCINNATI, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 12: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals jogs off the field after beating the Minnesota Vikings 27-24 in overtime of the Cincinnati Bengals against the Minnesota Vikings at Paul Brown Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Cincinnati Bengals
Detroit Lions
Dallas Cowboys
Baltimore Ravens
Jacksonville Jaguars
Cleveland Browns
Tier 3
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 15: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans throws a pass during the game against the New Orleans Saints at NRG Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
Houston Texans
Los Angeles Rams
Seattle Seahawks
New York Jets
Washington Commanders
Tier 4
DENVER, COLORADO – SEPTEMBER 10: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates after his team’s 17-16 win against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on September 10, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Chargers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Green Bay Packers
Minnesota Vikings
New Orleans Saints
Indianapolis Colts
Tennessee Titans
Atlanta Falcons
Las Vegas Raiders
Pittsburgh Steelers
Tier 5
Oct 15, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) is sacked for a safety by Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (91) during the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Arizona Cardinals
Chicago Bears
Denver Broncos
New England Patriots
New York Giants
Carolina Panthers
