Loyalty in sports feels like a relic from another era. As coaches chase opportunity, players chase contracts, and leagues chase revenue, the one constant left standing is the fan. From Lane Kiffin’s abrupt exit at Ole Miss to the ever-changing landscape of college football, the question isn’t who left—it’s who stayed. And the answer is painfully simple: the people who care the most are the ones who endure the longest.

We’re a quarter of the way through the NFL season, and the standings are starting to take shape — but don’t let the records fool you. From the surging Colts to the fading Chiefs, the question isn’t just who’s winning; it’s who’s legit. In this week’s Contrary to Popular Opinion, we break down which teams are the Real Deal and which ones are No Deal — and you might be surprised who lands where.