Sunday’s sole fixture pitched Kilmarnock up against Rangers at Rugby Park and it was the home fans who were celebrating…

Paul: First half, I thought we were the better team. We gave up more possession second half, but I think we were happy to let them have the ball and try to break us down. That is the worst Rangers team I’ve seen us play in years. We were confident we could take something from the game and it wasn’t a shock to take all three points. A well-deserved first home win.

Stephen: At last, a home win, clean sheet and a full 90-minute performance. The back four were composed, the midfield supported our defence and drove forward when winning possession and the front two didn’t give the opposition defence a minute’s peace. The right subs made at the right time too. Never mind Storm Ashley, Rangers couldn’t cope with Storm Marley. Great win.

Robert: Absolutely superb. We were the better side throughout the whole game and it was as comfortable a game against one of the Old Firm we’ve ever had. Rangers are a very poor side. We were much better than Rangers despite not being at our best.

Anon: A great team performance, but special mention to Robbie Deas. Whenever called upon, he more than steps up and has contributed massively to some of our best defensive performances under Derek McInnes. We are lucky to have him and he deserves to start more often.

Anna: A hard-fought but well-deserved win for the boys. A good solid defence with Deas and Stuart Findlay in the middle. The midfield caused no end of problems for Rangers. I feel David Watson should have started instead of coming on from the bench. As for Watkins, need I say any more?

Derek: As comfortable a win against either half of the Old Firm as I can remember. Absolutely brilliant to see Brad Lyons and Liam Donnelly winning the midfield battle with a man disadvantage and, with the exception of Jefte-Armstrong, it felt like Kilmarnock resoundingly won every individual battle. Phenomenal performance and hopefully a sign of things to come.

Rangers fans were far from impressed…

Matt: Lacklustre. Sloppy. No Fight, no spirit, but more worryingly, it’s not surprising. Club is in a right mess from top to bottom and the only ones who are hurting are us, the fans. Philippe Clement has a major problem. Fans starting to lose belief and we’ve been here far too many times.

Anon: Utterly gutless! Rotten from the first minute and no real game plan, empty jerseys – no fight, no passion and sadly no hope! We will be lucky to finish third with that squad.

Ian: Clement said earlier in the season to judge his team in October. This is now October and the team show no signs of improvement. The midfield three and front three are as poor a front six as I have seen for years. We also should have sold James Tavernier in the summer, if not sooner. Recruitment has been terrible for years and there is a long season ahead.

Margaret: Why oh why can we never take advantage when Celtic drop points? It seems as if our bottle goes. So disappointed – we don’t seem to have the fight to win.

Alexander: Totally inept and tactically incompetent. No direction from middle of the park, which allowed Kilmarnock to play their own game. Rangers players were easily knocked off the ball and deserved what they got. Nothing. Things need to change and fast.

Ronnie: Arguably our most important league game of the season after Saturday’s result at Parkhead. A golden opportunity totally squandered in what was the worst 90 minutes I’ve seen from a Rangers side against domestic opposition in a long time. No pass marks other than Jack Butland. We looked like a Championship side again. It’s beyond forgivable.

Chris: How many real Rangers men are in this team? All this lot are playing for is the money not the jersey. Unless we get a player base of young academy players in the team, we are not going anywhere. Buying injury-prone mercenaries is not a viable strategy.

Roy: First and foremost is the formation. Mr Clement sticks to his 4-2-3-1 and we are struggling to score goals. Up until about seven or eight years ago, Rangers regularly played two up front. Somehow, we need to get back to that, whether that means 4-4-2 or 3-5-2. Currently, we are just not good enough and will struggle to finish third!

In a week featuring marquee matchups, the Chiefs prevailed over the banged-up 49ers in a Super Bowl rematch. And in a pair of two-point thrillers, the Lions edged the Vikings and the Packers outlasted the Texans. 

That caused some shuffling in my rankings, with Detroit inching up and Green Bay making a sizable jump. But there’s no change at the top, with the Chiefs remaining unbeaten despite not yet looking like a three-peat juggernaut. Meanwhile, after a couple of consequential lineup changes, don’t sleep on the Steelers and Bills. 

Here’s my Top 10 for Week 7 of the 2024 season.

1. Kansas City Chiefs
Last week: 1

It is hard to move the back-to-back champs from the top spot when they pile up wins against quality opponents. The Chiefs can win by playing various styles to exploit their opponent or mask their own deficiencies. Though Patrick Mahomes has not found his rhythm consistently in 2024, the Chiefs remain unbeaten despite the former MVP’s turnover woes. 

Tom Brady on Chiefs’ dominance after defeating 49ers in Week 7

2. Detroit Lions
Last week: 3

After dispatching a division rival, the Lions inch closer to the top of the charts. This is a rare squad that wins with force or finesse, employing a punishing running game or electric aerial attack directed by a red-hot quarterback (Jared Goff) playing at an MVP level. The balance and diversity of the Lions’ offense forces opponents to abandon their preferred approach to chase points against an opportunistic defense that feasts on turnovers. 

Did Lions QB Jared Goff just show he’s the MVP favorite?

3. Minnesota Vikings
Last week: 2

Despite a tough loss, the Vikings look the part of a title contender. A nasty defense complemented by a dynamic offense will give Kevin O’Connell’s squad a chance to make a deep postseason run. If Sam Darnold continues to play efficiently from the pocket, the Vikings could emerge as the team no one wants to face in the NFC. 

4. Baltimore Ravens
Last week: 4

Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry make the Ravens the team no one in the league wants to face down the stretch. When executing option plays and stretch-bootleg combinations in the backfield, the two-time MVP and two-time NFL rushing champ make the Ravens’ smash-mouth offense nearly impossible to defend. With offensive coordinator Todd Monken mixing in complementary passing plays to keep defenders guessing, the Ravens are the offensive juggernaut with the most potential to run through the postseason tournament. 

5. Washington Commanders
Last week: 6

Jayden Daniels is already a superstar, but the Commanders are more than a one-man show. Dan Quinn has built a well-rounded team that can win by playing complementary football without its star player on the field, which we saw on Sunday when Daniels left early with a rib injury. Relying on a veteran-laden defense and an underrated running game, the Commanders are quietly climbing the charts as a playoff contender. 

6. Green Bay Packers
Last week: 9

The defense is starting to steal the show in Green Bay, with the hard-playing unit leading the league in takeaways. The turnover obsession has helped the Packers become a more balanced team that doesn’t need to rely on the heroics of Jordan Love or Josh Jacobs to get a win. With Xavier McKinney & Co. leading the way, the Packers have emerged as legitimate title contenders in the NFC. 

7. Houston Texans
Last week: 5

It has been a bit of a roller-coaster ride for Houston so far this season. Despite their impressive 5-2 start, the Texans have not played at the level many expected when touting H-Town as a Super Bowl favorite. That said, C.J. Stroud & Co. can get hot at any moment, and the Will Anderson-led defense can suffocate opponents with its collective speed and quickness. With plenty of time remaining, the Texans will find their way back up the chart.   

8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Last week: 8

Todd Bowles has his squad humming heading into a Monday night matchup with a formidable opponent. If the Buccaneers can knock off the Ravens in a prime-time tilt, the NFC South leaders deserve to climb the ladder as a potential title contender.

9. Pittsburgh Steelers
Last week: 10

Perhaps Mike Tomlin knows best about building his team. His controversial decision to put Russell Wilson into the lineup might have given the offense the playmaking potential in the passing game to knock off an AFC heavyweight. If the defense continues to dismantle opponents with its blitz-heavy tactics and aggressive play, the Steelers will creep into the top five as a dangerous team to face in the playoffs.

10. Buffalo Bills
Last week: Not in Top 10

Amari Cooper‘s arrival addressed the Bills’ biggest offensive need for a dependable No. 1 receiver. The veteran will help Josh Allen settle down in the post-Stefon Diggs era by giving the MVP candidate an experienced pass-catcher to target on crucial downs. With Cooper establishing the pecking order in the passing game, Buffalo’s offense now has the balance and diversity to compete with the AFC’s heavyweights. 

Bucky Brooks is an NFL analyst for FOX Sports. He also breaks down the game for NFL Network and as a cohost of the “Moving the Sticks” podcast. Follow him on Twitter @BuckyBrooks.

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has said he has opened talks with the club about signing a new deal.

The 33-year-old has been with the club since January 2018 and his current contract runs out at the end of the season.

“Discussions are ongoing, we will see what happens in the future,” said Netherlands centre-back Van Dijk.

“My full focus is on Liverpool, wanting to win games that are ahead of me and nothing else.

“What the future will bring I have no idea at the moment. I can only tell you that discussions have started and we will see.”

England international Trent Alexander-Arnold and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah are also out of contract next summer but there has been no update on their situations.

The Reds signed Van Dijk for £75m from Southampton and he has helped the Anfield club win the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup and Fifa Club World Cup.

Under new manager and fellow Dutchman Arne Slot, he has helped Liverpool to the top of the Premier League this season with seven wins from their opening eight games.

“I feel good, physically, mentally and I am having fun,” added Van Dijk, who was speaking after Sunday’s 2-1 win over Chelsea.

“When it’s time to make a decision, you guys [the media] will know it as well.”

Van Dijk has been instrumental in Liverpool conceding just three goals this season, giving them the best defensive record in the Premier League.

“At the start of the season, we saw numbers about what happens if your opponent is in the final third, how many bodies do we have behind the ball and that has definitely changed,” said Van Dijk.

“I wouldn’t say it’s [just] the last line and the goalkeepers making a difference, it’s the guys in front of us, it’s a team effort.

“Me and Ibou [Konate] as the centre-backs, or the goalkeepers, will get the credit for the clean sheets but it’s about everyone in the team and credit to everyone who is doing that.”