NFL power rankings: Looking at the league from top to bottom at the midway point

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As the New York Jets and Los Angeles Chargers closed out their Monday night matchup to end Week 9 of the 2023 season, it marked the midway point for the NFL this year.

Not too much has changed since the end of Super Bowl LVII. The Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs are still the best teams in the NFL through the first nine weeks of the season. The two teams will have a Super Bowl redo – and possible preview – on Nov. 20 in one of the bigger matchups of the year.

Aside from those teams, there is a lot of flux. There are several teams who really need to buckle down and close out the season to make the playoffs. There are a few teams who could surprise fans and sneak into the postseason once Week 18 comes to a close.

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On the flip side, there are a few teams who have disappointed this year. Some of it is not a surprise, but a team like the New York Giants came in with a tremendous amount of hope but have fallen to the wayside once again. Injuries have a lot to do with how their season has unfolded.

Through the midway point of the year, here’s the half-season power rankings.

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1). Philadelphia Eagles (8-1)

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, #1, embraces Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, #4, after an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

The Eagles have shown they are the best team in the league as they continually come under fire for the use of the tush push. Eight wins along with an offense ranked No. 2 in points scored and No. 3 in yards gained, Philadelphia is set up for another Super Bowl run. It will be up