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There are two conclusions fans could make five weeks into the 2024 NFL season: The Kansas City Chiefs are going to find a way to win ball games no matter how they play; the Minnesota Vikings may have found the right fit with Sam Darnold as quarterback.

Both things sound strange.

The Chiefs have not played like a team that has won two consecutive Super Bowls. They’ve had to grind out wins over their opponents, and even while stars like Travis Kelce have not scored a touchdown yet, Kansas City finds itself with five consecutive wins.

The Vikings were likely getting ready to hand the reins to J.J. McCarthy at some point during the year before he went down with an injury. But Darnold has proven that with the right coaching and weapons around him, he can perform well enough to lead a team to victory.

Both teams are on top of this week’s NFL power rankings.

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) celebrates after scoring as teammate Travis Kelce watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Oct. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Kansas City's reign of favorable calls from refs continues. Still, Monday night's win against the Saints felt like the easiest win the Chiefs have had all year, as the defense has been a consistent plus that has anchored the team this year. Patrick Mahomes is starting to pass with greater efficiency as well, even if the touchdown passes haven't rained down as consistently. But now the chiefs