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The NFL division races are tightening after Week 13 upsets, with the Chicago Bears now holding the NFC's top seed, and several divisions seeing close contests and surprises, including the Panthers' upset of the Rams and the AFC South becoming a three-team race.
With six weeks remaining in the 2025 MLB season, division races are highly competitive and unpredictable, featuring intense rivalries like Padres vs. Dodgers, and tight battles in the AL East and NL Central, promising an exciting finish with potential playoff matchups already shaping up.
The second half of the 2025 MLB season is set to be exciting with key trade deadline decisions, intense division races in the AL and NL, standout performances from power hitters like Judge and Raleigh, pitching battles for the Cy Young Award, and the Rockies' ongoing struggles, all while Ohtani continues to impact as a two-way player.
The article discusses the potential for NFL teams to go from worst to first in their divisions in the 2025 season, highlighting the rarity of such turnarounds, and provides rankings and analysis of the eight division contenders, emphasizing the parity and unpredictability of the league.
The NFL division races are heating up, with several teams vying for the top spot in their respective divisions. The NFC East showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys could determine the back-to-back champion trend in the division. Other tight races include the NFC South, where the Atlanta Falcons hold a slim lead, and the AFC South, where the Jacksonville Jaguars are hoping to maintain their position despite quarterback Trevor Lawrence's injury. The Baltimore Ravens are solid favorites in the AFC North, while the Miami Dolphins have a commanding lead in the AFC East. The Kansas City Chiefs are favored to win the AFC West, but the Denver Broncos still have a slim chance.
At least one NFL team has gone from worst to first in their division in 18 of the past 20 seasons. With the 2023 NFL Draft and free agency in the books, here are the eight worst-to-first candidates ranked from most to least likely: New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Washington Commanders, Houston Texans, and Arizona Cardinals. The Jets are the top candidate with the addition of Aaron Rodgers, while the Cardinals are the least likely due to a thin roster and a rebuilding phase.
The Tampa Bay Rays remain at the top of the MLB Power Rankings despite a recent losing road trip, while the Atlanta Braves hold onto the second spot. No team has a double-digit lead in their division, with the biggest lead being held by the Braves in the NL East. The Mets made the biggest jump in the rankings, while the Phillies had the biggest drop. The Rangers continue to roll, while the A's remain at the bottom of the rankings.