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Over the last two weeks, the N.F.L.’s two remaining unbeaten teams each took a loss; the Chiefs were defeated with Patrick Mahomes under center; and the Saints were crushed at home. While not exactly resetting expectations, these losses certainly added some spice to a season that was turning stale.
This week those top teams will try to get back on track, and two of the best young quarterbacks, Lamar Jackson of the Ravens and Deshaun Watson of the Texans, will face off in a game that will probably outshine the rest of the slate, especially the underwhelming matchups scheduled for prime time.