Supercomputer Predicts NFL Standings After One Week

An Opta supercomputer projected final NFL standings and playoff brackets following just one week of regular-season action, marking a sharp pivot from its preseason expectations. While the model predicted only one AFC team would win over 10 games, it placed the Cincinnati Bengals atop both their division and conference due to strong performance by quarterback Joe Burrow and improved defensive play. The projection also highlighted Aaron Glenn's New York Jets as a potential surprise with an eight-game winning streak leading them toward Coach of the Year honors in the coming season.