Marcus Spears Reveals Shocking Top 5 NFL Teams After Week 1 – You Won’t Believe Who Made the Cut!

Week one of the NFL season is in the books, and as always, the inevitable question pops up: who’s for real, and who’s just putting on a midweek show? ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith threw down his top five teams, but former NFLer turned sharp-eyed analyst Marcus Spears wasn’t about to let that slide without adding his own spin. It’s funny how just seven days can flip narratives, right? Spears names the Bills, Ravens, Eagles, Chargers, and Packers as the early frontrunners—and honestly, it’s a mix that’s got me scratching my head and nodding in agreement at the same time. Is Josh Allen really the league’s best QB already? Can the Chargers keep surprising us with their aerial assault? And what about those Packers’ defense—I mean, who saw that coming? Let’s dive into Spears’ take, explore the storylines, and maybe, just maybe, figure out if these rankings hold water beyond week one’s frenzy.

With the first week of the NFL season in the books, it’s time for overreactions, both good and bad.

With that in mind, ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith put together his list of the top five teams.

Former NFL player Marcus Spears then responded with a list of his own.

“Buffalo, Baltimore, Philly, Chargers, Green Bay. That’s what I would have it after Week 1,” Spears said.

.@mspears96 reacts to @stephenasmith's top five NFL teams after Week 1 and gives his own

1. Bills
2. Ravens
3. Eagles
4. Chargers
5. Packers pic.twitter.com/p6QlhRvA3D

— First Take (@FirstTake) September 10, 2025

The Buffalo Bills definitely made a statement to open the season.

They need to get better at stopping the run, but quarterback Josh Allen looks like the best quarterback in the league.

Buffalo defeated the Baltimore Ravens, who looked like the best team in the AFC for three quarters but then blew a 15-point fourth-quarter lead.

The Philadelphia Eagles survived Jalen Carter’s early-game ejection to defeat the Dallas Cowboys to begin the defense of their Super Bowl championship.

The Los Angeles Chargers took a surprising approach to the season opener by attacking the Kansas City Chiefs’ secondary.

The Chargers were projected to be a run-heavy team again this season but turned to quarterback Justin Herbert to lead the way.

The Green Bay Packers had one of the best defensive performances in Week 1, and did so against the powerful Detroit Lions’ offense.

Newcomer Micah Parsons played just half of the defensive snaps, and quarterback Jordan Love needed just 22 passes to cruise to an easy win.

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