Just hope Hamlin comes out of this OK.
The pro football world paused to deal with a truly unprecedented situation and made the right call.
However, Week 18 is slated to roll on as scheduled.
Houston has the inside track and is likely to select a quarterback.
Can’t really go wrong, but I like Anderson.
The Texans are on the road in Indy, while Chicago hosts the Vikings sans Justin Fields.
The Not In Terribly Good Shape Tier
The Colts stubbornly chain themselves to GM Chris Ballard once again.
Still don’t have a quarterback.
In need of a coach.
We’ll wait and see if a coaching change helps Russell Wilson overcome an awful maiden campaign in Denver.
Bad news is the Broncos miss out on a high draft pick due to the Wilson trade.
Same goes for the Browns for selling their souls to acquire Deshaun Watson.
At least in the Rams' case, their blockbuster, swing-for-the-fences deals ultimately netted a Super Bowl.
I’m just concerned about whether or not Aaron Donald truly wants to keep playing.
Plus, Matthew Stafford was in concussion protocol multiple times in a three-week span.
Can’t wait to see how they get under this time around.
Always a fun annual event of the NFL offseason.
I think playsandplayers apply to Atlanta.
Arthur Smith made one of the most underwhelming NFL rosters competitive for much of the year.
Give him a competent field general, and the Falcons could be in the playoffs by next season.
I admire the Jets for sticking up for Zach Wilson at the minute.
They really need to shore up the offensive line and generate a more consistent rushing attack, too.
Dude balled out against the 49ers defense.
…But once again, it wasn’t enough.
Las Vegas lost to the Niners 37-34 in overtime.
It was a microcosm of how the Raiders' season has gone.
So many close calls.
I wonder if McDaniels truly has the locker room bought in.
Tom Brady, perhaps…!?!?
I’m inclined to lean toward the latter take.
They look like they have a defensive coordinator calling offensive plays.
There’s a reason for that.
It’s because theydohave a defensive coordinator calling offensive plays in Matt Patricia.
Apparently not Bill Belichick.
You think the Pats have it bad?
Try the Titans and Dolphins on for size.
Tennessee started 7-3 and haven’t won since.
The former two teams are much better stories, hence their inclusion in this section.
The Lions could knock off the Packers and get in following a 1-6 start, which is insane.
That is,ifthe surprisingly upstart Seahawks don’t knock off the Rams at home in the late-afternoon window.
Meanwhile, the Vikings and Giants already punched their playoff tickets.
Both should be happy they’re in the dance to begin with.
Aaron Rodgers and the Packers improbably control their own playoff destiny.
They have a true win-and-in scenario against the Lions in the friendly confines of Lambeau Field on Sunday night.
I feel like Detroit might be more dangerous if the Seahawks win and eliminate them earlier in the day.
It sucks for both these would-be championship contenders that their electrifying signal-callers are still on the mend.
Good news for Philly is Hurts was a limited participant in Wednesday’s walkthrough practice.
The Too Much Historical Baggage To Trust Tier
You don’t think this shit is real?
Ask any fan from either of these franchises.
I don’t root against the Cowboys.
They’re always kinda fascinating, in part due to their penchant for collapses.
The True Final Four Super Bowl Contender Tier
The 49ers are fourth because of Brock Purdy.
They otherwise have the most loaded roster and best defense of anyone remaining.
That’s all I really have to say about them.
They’re an excellent team top to bottom, and Josh Allen is the ultimate X-factor at quarterback.
Then you have the four-time reigning AFC Championship Game participants, the Kansas City Chiefs.
Were it not for the Bengals' recent 3-0 record against them, Kansas City would be No.
Alas, sorry Chiefs faithful, I just gotta let out one last WHO DEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.
