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Can any of the NFL's remaining undefeated teams go 16-0?
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Can any of the NFL's remaining undefeated teams go 16-0?

For the first time in the history of the NFL, six teams enter the sixth week of the season with an unblemished record. Based on simple mathematics, this means there is as good of a chance this year as any previous season for us to see a team go undefeated.

Then again, all six teams could lose this upcoming week — enabling the 1972 Miami Dolphins to pop that champagne the team has been storing in a massive warehouse and drinking annually for the past half century.

New England Patriots (4-0)

New England, the last team to go through a regular season undefeated, is playing absolutely dominating football. Here's a team that has outscored its past two opponents by a combined 58 points. For comparison's sake, the division-rival Miami Dolphins have put up a total of 10 more points in four games.

It all starts and ends with Tom Brady, who is probably laughing at the NFL after it attempted to suspend him for the first four games. In those four games, the future Hall of Fame quarterback is completing nearly 73 percent of his passes with 11 touchdowns and zero picks. Oh, and he's on pace to shatter the single-season passing yards mark set by Peyton Manning back in 2013.

Looking at New England's remaining schedule, there's not a single game it will be underdogs in moving forward. The closest the Patriots might come to actually heading into a game with a realistic expectation of losing has to be Week 12 at Denver. Even then, Peyton Manning doesn't seem to be prepared to overtake his long-time AFC rival in what has been a down season for the Broncos quarterback.

The NFL is a tricky business. Teams can find themselves losing to much inferior competition. We almost saw this when the Detroit Lions came within inches of beating the Seahawks in Seattle back in Week 4. Though, the course appears to be clear for New England to make a run at another undefeated regular season.

Chances of going 16-0: 25%

Green Bay Packers (5-0)

Here's a well-rounded team if we have ever seen one. Green Bay's offense has performed at a well below-average mark over the past two games — compiling a total of 41 points against the San Francisco 49ers and St. Louis Rams during that span. Interestingly enough, it's the defense that has stepped up to keep the Packers undefeated. That unit has allowed just 13 points in those two games. Considering it's highly unlikely Aaron Rodgers will continue to struggle, this has to be a good sign for Green Bay.

Green Bay already took out Seattle, which had to be considered one of its toughest games this season. Though Mike McCarthy and Co. will be tasked with taking on the undefeated Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers on the road following their Week 7 bye. If they are able to come out of that unscathed, then we can start talking about an undefeated mark. The two toughest games after that point come on the road against the Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals.

Chances of going 16-0: 10%

Atlanta Falcons (5-0)

Atlanta has been one of the most impressive teams in the NFL under first-year head coach Dan Quinn. Not only does its offense rank in the top five of the league in yards and points, the team's defense is playing great football. Through five games, that unit has scored three touchdowns and ranks in the top half of the NFL in points allowed. Coming off a 2014 season that saw Atlanta allow the sixth-most points in the league, this is a massive improvement.

The Falcons' next four games prior to a Week 10 bye come against teams with a combined 5-14 record. This means that the Falcons first nine opponents could conceivably have losing records by the time the team reaches its bye.

After that week off, it gets incredibly difficult for the undefeated Falcons. In addition to taking on the undefeated Carolina Panthers in two of their final four games, Quinn and Co. square off with the Colts and a vastly improved Minnesota Vikings team in their two games coming off said bye. Though, based on the schedule, this team has as good as a chance of any to prolong its undefeated mark.

Chances of going 16-0: 6%

Cincinnati Bengals (5-0)

After an overtime win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Cincinnati finds itself with a perfect 5-0 record for the first time in franchise history. It was the third time in the past five games that the Bengals have come out on top by just one score. This is an indication that Marvin Lewis' squad isn't necessarily dominating opposing teams. It also must be noted that all five of Cincinnati's games have come against squads currently under .500. Moving forward, it's not going to be as easy.

Cincinnati must travel to take on the Buffalo Bills this upcoming Sunday before a bye in Week 7. It then heads to Pittsburgh to square off with a Steelers team that might have Ben Roethlisberger back for the game. After that, only three of the Bengals final nine games are against teams currently over .500. Though, one of them comes at Denver against an undefeated Broncos team.

If Vegas were to put odds on Cincinnati finishing undefeated, they would likely be among the lowest of the six teams currently with unblemished records. Close games against less-than-stellar squads likely means the Bengals will drop a few as the schedule stiffens up over the next few weeks.

Chances of going 16-0: 4%

Denver Broncos (5-0)

Denver's five wins have come by an average of less than seven points. It was saved by a late-game fumble from Jamaal Charles in Week 2. And this past week, a Derek Carr pick-six in the final seven minutes of the game pushed Denver to a hard-fought 16-10 win against a game Oakland Raiders team.

Needless to say, this isn't the dominating unit we have seen in the past. Denver may rank second in the NFL in scoring defense and first in yards allowed, but its offense hasn't exactly been up to snuff. Peyton Manning has thrown six touchdowns compared to seven interceptions en route to a 77.3 quarterback rating through five games. In fact, the Broncos rank 30th in the NFL in total offense this season. That's not helped by the fact that they are averaging just 3.3 yards per rush.

The combined records of Denver's first five opponents is 6-18 up to this point. After taking on the Cleveland Browns prior to their Week 7 bye, the Broncos square off with the Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts in consecutive games. After an easier two-game slate against Kansas City and Chicago, Manning and Co. then host the New England Patriots in late November. It wouldn't be a shock to see this team lose three of its next six games. So yeah, an undefeated record doesn't look likely here.

Chances of going 16-0: 3%

Carolina Panthers (4-0)

Cam Newton is a true MVP candidate through five weeks. What he's done with a team that many expected to take a step back this season has been nothing less than extraordinary. What might be a feel-good story right now could turn in the matter of a few games.

Coming off their bye, the Panthers have to travel to the Pacific Northwest to take on a Seattle team that is going to be looking for blood after losing three of its first five games. Carolina then has a three-game home-stand that will see it host the Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts and Green Bay Packers. This team could conceivably see itself 4-4 after that tough four-game stretch.

Heck, Carolina also takes on the undefeated Atlanta Falcons twice while traveling to take on what could be a healthy Dallas Cowboys team in three of its final six games. As much as we all love a Cinderella story and might want to see Carolina continue undefeated, Superman is very unlikely to find a connection with her anytime soon.

Chances of going 16-0: 0.5%

Check out Vincent's other work on eDraft.com and follow him on Twitter @VincentFrankNFL.

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