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NFL Nation, ESPNNov 1, 2024, 06:00 AM ET

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At this time last week, the Seattle Seahawks were alone atop the NFC West at 4-3.

But by Sunday night, they could find themselves in last place. A loss to the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field would assure as much regardless of whether the Arizona Cardinals win or lose on the road against the Chicago Bears.

Such is life in the NFL’s tightest division.

Entering Week 9, the Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers and Seahawks are all tied at 4-4, and the Rams are just half

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NFL Nation, ESPNOct 29, 2024, 06:00 AM ET

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Almost immediately after describing his team’s play as “soft” following its sixth straight loss Oct. 20, New England Patriots first-year coach Jerod Mayo learned a lesson about the impact of a head coach’s words.

Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick was one of many former coaches and players who pushed back on Mayo using that adjective.

“I’m kind of hurt for those guys,” Belichick said on “The Pat McAfee Show.” “They’re not soft.”

But after beating the New York Jets on Sunday, several Patriots players said they didn’t take Mayo’s description

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NFL Nation, ESPNOct 29, 2024, 07:00 AM ET

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Welcome to Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season. Unexpected wins from two teams at the bottom of last week’s Power Rankings — the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots — and unexpected losses to Week 8 top-10 teams — the Baltimore Ravens and Minnesota Vikings — shook up this week’s ranking.

The Kansas City Chiefs remain undefeated and in the top spot, but who is after them? Below, we’ve updated the rankings.

We also asked NFL Nation reporters to name the best

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