Detroit’s running back duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, known as “Sonic and Knuckles,” is arguably the NFL’s best tandem. Meanwhile, quarterback Jared Goff, who is firmly in the MVP conversation, has played exceptional football, throwing seven touchdowns and no interceptions over the past three weeks.

Only a single NFL week separates us until this is the case, and we are now able to fully and legitimately figure many different things out. The Detroit Lions remain the talk of the town while the New York Jets continue to flounder and float in the abyss.

Parity has long been one of the NFL’s superpowers. A thin spectrum of talent and ability throughout the league helps keeps things interesting. The league wants close, competitive games. They want “any given Sunday” to ring true. They want upsets and intensity and surprises to keep people coming back for more. This year, parity is out the window.