The Title Contenders In The NFL Right Now

Every NFL season comes with expectations — but not every team faces the same pressure. In this segment, the hosts break down a brand-new way to rank the league heading into this season: a "movie tier" system that separates true Super Bowl-or-bust contenders from teams that just need to survive one big step forward. The guys go team by team, starting with the only two franchises they believe belong in the top tier — total Super Bowl-or-bust territory — before diving into a much bigger, much messier group of teams that need at least a conference championship appearance to call the season a success. Along the way, they get into roster questions, coaching pressure, and a few quarterbacks who are running out of time to prove themselves. Topics discussed include: Why only two teams truly have "no excuses" this season The Rams' confusing first-round quarterback pick Why the Seahawks might be walking into a Super Bowl hangover Whether the Cowboys and Lions have already missed their window The pressure now facing the San Francisco 49ers after an aging, expensive offseason Do you agree with this take? Let us know in the comments — and tell us where you'd put your team. 0:00 – Intro: The NFL "Movie Tier" System Explained 2:35 – Godfather Division: Chiefs & Rams (Super Bowl or Bust) 6:55 – Revenant Division Begins: Bills, Ravens, Seahawks & Lions 19:13 – Cowboys & Eagles: Who's Really a Contender? 23:16 – 49ers: Conference Title Game or Bust Download the Audacy app to never miss any of your favorite 957 The Game content: https://go.audacy.com/y-listen-live-9... Listen live: https://www.audacy.com/957thegame/listen Visit our website: https://www.957thegame.com Subscribe on Twitch:   / 957thegame   Follow us on Twitter:   / 957thegame   Like us on Facebook:   / 957thegame   Follow us on Instagram:   / 957thegame   Join our Newsletter: https://www.audacy.com/957thegame/joi...