Wright: NFL Lacks a True Elite Team Through Week 7
Nick Wright argued that the NFL has no truly elite teams this season and ranked the 49ers first and Chiefs second in his Week 7 tiers. He also placed the Bills and Vikings in the next group and suggested Kansas City could improve as the year progresses.
On First Things First, Wright described the season as unusual and argued no team has clearly separated itself as elite. His Week 7 rankings placed San Francisco first, Kansas City second, then Buffalo and Minnesota in a third grouping.
He noted Buffalo may own the league’s strongest offense despite defensive concerns, while Minnesota may have the top defense despite offensive questions; those two clubs were a combined 11-1. Wright also expects Kansas City, undefeated with a strong run game and young defense, to improve.
This debate could shape fan perceptions and sports-media narratives around which teams deserve championship expectations. Supporters of San Francisco, Kansas City, Buffalo and Minnesota may feel either validated or skeptical, while casual viewers may use such rankings to guide attention to marquee matchups. Because early-season judgments can shift, the discussion may influence betting interest and talk-show debate more than actual outcomes.