Hour 2: How do the Cowboys Fix their Defense?

Kenneth Walker brought physicality and explosive plays that the Chiefs haven't had, making their offense look totally different.

Patrick Mahomes was more impressive because he tore his ACL nine months ago and showed no apprehension running and making plays.

The defense has a lot of new people doing different things that need to come together, but it will be better than Sunday night.

The Cowboys defense was soft at the point of attack in the run game and got bullied from pillar to post.

Kenny Clark and Quentin Williams didn't dominate in the middle, which made everything harder for the rest of the defense.

The top five teams are the Bears, Ravens, Chiefs, Bills, and Eagles, and the list is fluid.

The 49ers should be on the list because they beat the Rams convincingly despite traveling across the ocean.

If the Bengals defense plays like that consistently, there's no reason to think Joe Burrow can't get the team back to the Super Bowl.

Turnovers aren't always sustainable, and the team's success depends on whether the defense can give Burrow enough support week in and week out.

The Steelers defense looked better than last year, but the bar was low and the Falcons were struggling.

The Texans felt worse because they went three-and-out late, gave up a score, and CJ Stroud made bonehead plays in the red zone.

The Saints have the best chance because they're in the NFC South with a weak schedule and Tyler Shuck has been productive.

The Texans will make the playoffs because of their elite defense, David Montgomery's addition, and CJ Stroud's development.

The Buccaneers have the best chance because the NFC South is winnable and nine to ten wins should secure the division.