The NFL standings suggest a logjam atop the league. Seven teams—the 49ers , Bills , Buccaneers , Colts , Eagles , Jaguars and Lions —are tied for the best record at 4-1.

According to the SportsLine Inside the Lines team and Projection Model, there are not seven wonders this season. Instead, there is just one: Detroit.

After losing their season opener at Green Bay, the Lions have rolled to four straight resounding victories. They have bludgeoned the Bears (52-21), run over over the Ravens (38-30), blasted the Browns (34-10) and battered the Bengals (37-24).

In the process, Detroit has risen to a clear No. 1 in the SportsLine Inside the Lines team's power rankings.

Neutral win percentage Lions 71.1% Bills 67.9% Eagles 66.2% Chiefs 65.9% Packers 65.8%

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