Team that has a Cheat code: Chiefs
I am openly biased being a Chiefs fan but I don’t know what else to say than the Chiefs have a cheat code with Mahomes and Kelce. It’s ridiculous. Everyone knows he is going to get the ball but he is still consistently open and Mahomes has been incredible since we lost to Buffalo. Here are some crazy stats.
14-0: That’s Mahomes record on the road in the division. He has literally never lost.
25: That is the amount of games we have won in a row in November and December. The last time we lost was Nov. 10th, 2019.
10: number of Chiefs who have caught a touchdown.
4-0: Chiefs record when trailing at halftime this year.
49-3: That is Mahomes record when the opposing team scores 27 or less points.
I could go on and on. Look, I know we are beatable but at this point it sure feels like we are the most consistent and formidable team in the league. After all the media talk about the other 3 division rivals and how they all had a shot to dethrone the Chiefs, here we are 2 days before Thanksgiving and we have already pretty much won the division barring a complete collapse.
Super Bowl Contenders with issues: Eagles, Bills, Dolphins
All 3 of these teams are really good…most days. The Eagles are having trouble stopping the run and recently lost to the Commanders and almost lost to the Colts coached by Jeff Saturday who now has 2 more games of NFL coaching experience than you and I. The Bills go how Josh Allen goes which is normally a good thing…except when it is not. The Dolphins win as long as Tua is starting. But I still think Tua is limited and their defense gives up a ton of points to everyone.
Teams that will win their divisions but not much else: Titans, Ravens, Vikings
These are 3 solid teams. They will win a lot of games. However, they all have limitations. The Titans are run heavy and Tannehill is wildly inconsistent on how he performs. The Ravens put up 13 on the Panthers. Lamar isn’t a great thrower but he is also limited on who he has to throw to. I mean Demarcus Robinson is the leading receiver right now. He got cut by the Raiders before the season started. That should tell you what you need to know there. And the Vikings have Kirk Cousins. Enough said.
Teams that could win the super bowl or miss the playoffs: Bengals, 49ers, Bucs
I would not be surprised to see any of these teams in the Super Bowl come February. But I also wouldn’t be shocked if they miss the playoffs all together. Seriously how much longer can Brady play at a high level? Seems destined to fall apart at some point. However, now that his hot wife is no longer holding him back it looks like they are back on track and they play in the worst division in football so that should help too. The 49ers have the most injury prone organization in NFL history so although they look tough it is probably only a matter of time before half of them are on IR. The Bengals have perhaps the most difficult schedule in the league the rest of the way. They play @ Titans, Chiefs, Browns, @ Bucs, @ Patriots, Bills, Ravens. If the Bengals make the playoffs it will be well deserved. All 3 of these teams have scary potential and seem to be trending in the right direction.
America’s team that no one in America likes: Cowboys
Nice game Cowboys but everyone still hates you.
Teams that are starting to get exposed: Giants, Jets, Patriots
These teams all have glaring weaknesses. We saw them in their last games and will see them in future games as well. I won’t be shocked if they all get left out of the playoffs. Also, Zach Wilson sure knows how to win a team over. Less completions than punts but when asked if he let his team down…simply said no. Something tells me that we will see the return of Shane Falco…I mean Joe Flacco this week.
Teams that are glad they don’t have Russell Wilson as their quarterback anymore: Seahawks
I envision Pete Carrol watching the Broncos game on his bye week smacking his gum and laughing maniacally.
Teams that are competitive but will get left out of the playoffs: Commanders, Chargers, Falcons
The Commanders are playing good ball but will have a hard time making it in a loaded NFC East. The Falcons are some how competitive even though they literally can’t throw the ball more than 5 yards. And the Chargers are competing with the 49ers and Broncos for most injuries. Maybe they should have stayed in San Diego instead of moving to LA and playing in that death trap called Sofi Stadium where ACL’s go to die.
Teams that aren’t very good but are scrappy and fun: Jaguars, Bears, Lions
I think the Jaguars are a year a way but have some fun players and play hard. The Bears and Lions will continue to suck but at least they are some what entertaining now.
Teams that aren’t very good or scrappy or fun: Saints, Browns, Steelers, Cardinals
The Cardinals and Browns used to be fun…but they are getting worse every week. The Steelers and Saints showed some life this week but not enough to get them out of this category.
Teams run by a guy like me: Colts
This story almost got even better when they came so close to upsetting the Eagles. Let’s hope for all our sake they win this week.
Team that get more disappointing every week: Rams, Packers
The Rams have to be the worst returning super bowl champion in league history. Now they are without Cooper who was literally their entire offense. Stafford is on his second concussion. A long year keeps getting longer. Apparently maybe you do need draft picks. As for the Packers, Rodgers does not look good. He always looks upset or bored. But he also doesn’t look like a good quarterback. He missed at least 2 very easy throws that would have kept drives going and it looks like his veteran receivers are quitting on him. For all the talk of Mahomes missing Hill…Rodgers misses Davante Adams a lot more.
Somehow still getting worse: Texans
I have no words to describe how bad this organization is. They are currently on pace to have the number 1 pick in the draft and the number 8 pick from the Browns and I have absolutely no faith that it will help at all. Pretty sure they are the worst organization in all of sports.
Took a break from raider gonna raider to beat the one team they can beat again: Raiders
I predicted three things correctly from this game. First, the Raiders would win. Second, the first team to 17 or more points would win and third, the Raiders would win because the only good offensive player on the field was Davante Adams. Adams was somehow always open despite everyone knowing he was getting the ball on every play. It was a nice win, but I am sure they will go back to sucking this week.
Please make the ride stop!: Broncos
It’s to the point that my wife isn’t even mad when they lose anymore. She just sits there silently staring at the screen. They are literally taking the ability to care about the team from her a little more each week. The only thing more depressing than watching the Broncos is watching her watch the Broncos.
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