Analysis: Some teams just needed more time to bloom

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes heads off the field following a 19-9 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay celebrates with fans following a 19-9 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts celebrates after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) high five fans after defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich, right, and special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone walk off the field after a 41-15 win over the Buffalo Bills in an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) heads to the locker room after a win over the Buffalo Bills in an NFL football game at Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)