NFL Teams Most on the Rise this Season

1. Washington Commanders

When you think of a franchise quarterback, people typically think of a quarterback who is the face of the franchise. Jayden Daniels has been that and so much more for the Washington Commanders. He has completely changed the culture of the team and made them into a team that wins. This team hasn’t won more than 10 games in a season since 1991 when they last won the Super Bowl. With Jayden Daniels, this team and franchise now has hope, even with a lesser-talented roster. Despite the Commanders being 7-2, they still have so much to improve upon. If the Commanders can continue to develop and improve over the next few years they can become a dominant franchise in the NFL once again.

2. Pittsburgh Steelers

Mike Tomlin continues to prove the doubters wrong. The Steelers' offseason moves to bolster the defense and their quarterback situation have really turned around this team. With Justin Fields and Russell Wilson taking command of this team, they have managed to produce in a reasonable fashion that contributes to playing complimentary football. This defense has absolutely suffocated opposing offenses. They stop their opponents from running the ball and force turnovers constantly. If this defense can continue to be the best in the league and supplement this with a mediocre offense they will continue to win a lot of games this season.

3. Minnesota Vikings

Sam Darnold has finally come alive this season. Prior to this year, he was labeled as a bust who had constantly been surrounded by dysfunction and massive expectations. However, with Minnesota, he now finally has the offensive weapons he needs to thrive in the NFL and a coach who believes in him. This resurgence from Sam Darnold has also dramatically affected the Vikings as many people believed they would go into a rebuild this year without rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Both sides of the ball have really come alive this season as they have a top-10 offensive and defensive. This team will be a threat in the NFC as long as they can survive the grueling NFC North division.