These don't appear to be the same Bengals. Yes, they still need to do it in the playoffs, but what I saw today, to comeback like that against the LOB? I'm optimistic. Dalton has really taken the leap and the team is more resilient. Last year, that 24-7 deficit would have led to a 38-14 loss where everything fell apart.
That said, Patriots look like the best team in the league. Only the Packers can legit challenge that. Bengals/Falcons have a couple glaring weaknesses holding them back from legit Super Bowl talk.
Todd Gurley's a monster.
Eli Manning may go down as one of the more underrated QBs to ever play the game. Dude's clutch factor may be second to none.
If Seattle wants their Graham trade to work, they have to completely change their offensive philosophy. Thus, that trade won't work. Seattle's O-line flashed today though, there's cause for cautious optimism for Seahawks fans.