As we close in on the halfway point of the 2013 NFL season, it is becoming more and more clear which teams are legitimate contenders and which ones got off to a lucky start.
There are a few teams that already have a stranglehold on first place in their division; the New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots all have at least a two-game advantage on their divisional opponents.
While these teams are firmly atop their respective mountains, there is quite a battle going on between the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs for the AFC West crown.
The Broncos are, as expected, steamrolling through opposing teams week after week, largely due to their seemingly unstoppable offensive onslaught. They are an impressive 6-0, but the argument could be made that they haven't even been the most impressive team in their own division, especially given the fact that the Chiefs have a first-year head coach and are without a player like Peyton Manning.
Other divisions, such as the NFC East, have been completely turned around from last year. None of the NFC East teams has been consistently productive this season, which makes for an uninspiring race to the finish for them in 2013.
From surprise teams to perennial playoff contenders, this crop of division leaders is quite the mixing bowl.
*All stats courtesy of NFL.com.
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