Flawless Five Bring Mixed Bag to Field Through NFL’s First Three Weeks

Bills’ Josh Allen has his team leading the five remaining unbeatens, while the Bengals search to find footing.

Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills hands the ball off to Curtis Samuel #1 during the first quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, on Sept. 23, 2024. Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images

The Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs are walking the walk, while the Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks are on a trip through Fantasyland three weeks into the NFL season.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen is thriving, Steelers signal caller Justin Fields is growing—if not throwing—himself into his starting role, and the “flawless five” teams have the kind of defense that can sustain a strong playoff run.