Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season delivered plenty of shock and awe. Upsets kept piling up, a certain star player put himself firmly on a historic trajectory, and the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots cemented themselves as genuine Super Bowl contenders.

A quick reminder: these knee-jerk reactions reflect my immediate thoughts following the games. They’re not predictions, hot takes, or anything of the sort—they’re raw reactions to what unfolded on the field.

Let’s dive in.

Patriots, Seahawks Poised for Super Bowl Runs

The New England Patriots have faced criticism that their schedule is soft, but they’ve now proven they can beat top-tier competition. Sitting at 8-2 atop the AFC East after a seven-game winning streak, the Patriots have taken down formidable opponents:

Bills: 23-20 in Buffalo

Falcons: 24-23 against a top-three defense

Buccaneers: 28-23 on the road, putting up 435 total yards

A true Super Bowl contender not only beats the best but consistently handles teams they should beat—and New England has done both. Their upcoming back-to-back matchups against the Bills and the surging Ravens will be the final litmus test before the playoffs.

Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks may look even stronger than New England. Their recent performances haven’t been about narrow wins—they’ve crushed teams repeatedly, making a statement to the NFC: “We’re here.”

Ranked 9th in both offense and defense

Beat a turnover-prone Cardinals team by 22 points

+36 point differential over the past two weeks

One of only two teams with a seasonal point differential over 100, trailing just the Colts

The only team that seems capable of challenging Seattle for NFC supremacy is their NFC West rival, the Los Angeles Rams, led by Matthew Stafford. The Rams also boast a four-game win streak, top-10 offense, 11th-ranked defense, and a +103 point differential. An NFC Championship between Seattle and Los Angeles would be a football fan’s dream.

Jonathan Taylor Chasing History

The Indianapolis Colts’ running back bounced back from his worst game of the year in spectacular fashion: 286 total yards (244 rushing) and three touchdowns, including a game-winner.

Taylor’s performance solidifies his place atop the MVP conversation, currently neck-and-neck with Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford. He’s on pace to break two historic NFL rushing records in a single season:

Eric Dickerson’s rushing yards record (2,105)

LaDainian Tomlinson’s rushing touchdown record (28)

Taylor has scored three touchdowns in each of the past three games—nine in total—and is on pace for nearly 2,000 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns. If he achieves both records, he would be the first running back in history to break two major benchmarks in one season—a feat that should earn him unanimous MVP honors.

Meanwhile, QB Daniel Jones had 308 total yards and a touchdown, but his interception and seven sacks highlight ongoing struggles.

Are the Bills Overrated?

The Buffalo Bills are showing cracks in their armor. A 30-13 division loss to the lowly Miami Dolphins—held scoreless through three quarters—has raised questions about their true standing.

Miami’s only wins before Week 10 came against the Jets and a Falcons team missing starting QB Michael Penix Jr. Not beating teams you should dominate is a warning sign for a team once viewed as Super Bowl favorites.

That said, the Bills aren’t outright frauds yet—they simply haven’t been consistent enough to live up to expectations.

Week 10 reminded us of football’s unpredictability: Super Bowl contenders are emerging, history is in the making, and the so-called “favorites” may not be as untouchable as we once thought.