Ranking the 5 best teams from the opening 4 weeks of the 2022 NFL season ft. Philadelphia Eagles
NFL teams can sometimes take a while to adjust to the new season. We often see franchises struggle in early games and pick up form later in the year. However, after four games of the 2022 NFL season, we can already tell who will likely be Super Bowl contenders. There are circumstances that have left a few teams with a poor record, but they will certainly be in the January conversation. The San Francisco 49ers may feel hard-done-by to not make this list, but they will get there.
Injuries can still derail a franchise and a season can be ruined by a quarterback going down. This is something the Miami Dolphins will be keen to avoid whilst Tua Tagovailoa is in the concussion protocol.
We’re starting to see a pattern in performances and results now. It’s becoming evident who the best teams in the NFL currently are and thus who will feature heavily in the postseason. Only one team remains undefeated after four weeks. The Philadelphia Eagles and Jalen Hurts have stunned everyone with their performances.
So, who are the five best teams in the NFL right now?
#5 Miami Dolphins (3-1)
Nobody expected the Miami Dolphins to start the season this strongly. A 3-1 record is well deserved with their offense showing an explosive side with the addition of Tyreek Hill. Tua Tagovailoa played exceptionally well before his concussion, but the team should be able to adjust to life without him for a few weeks.
Mike McDaniel is squeezing the absolute most out of his roster, especially considering he has only been in charge for one offseason. His play-calling has worked to the the Dolphins' strengths and he has instilled a belief that no game is ever lost. The comeback victory against the Baltimore Ravens was spectacular. This is a team with talent, energy and heart.
The Miami Dolphins have certainly been the surprise of the NFL season so far.
Both the Miami #Dolphins and Buffalo Bills, after four weeks of football, sit at 3-1, but allow me to remind you because of the Dolphins’ head-to-head victory over the Bills in Week 3, Miami is still in first place in the AFC East.
#4 Minnesota Vikings (3-1)
Traditionally, you can predict what you’re going to see from the Minnesota Vikings. They have a roster full of skilled position players, but are often limited by Kirk Cousins. In 2022, that hasn’t been the case at all. Boosted by the incredible form of receiver Justin Jefferson, the Vikings have surged to a 3-1 record.
This is a team that is still developing. Jefferson can be inconsistent, as we saw against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2. But if the Vikings can formulate a gameplan that frees him up, not many defenses will be able to respond. Across the NFL, there is a sense that the Vikings’ bubble could burst. For now, they are comfortably one of the best five teams in the league.