Observations From Divisional Weekend

1. Stefon Diggs is no longer an Elite NFL Receiver.

Did you know that since October 15th Diggs hasn’t recorded a 100 yard game? There was a lot of chatter before the season that Diggs was unhappy in Buffalo, and while he got off to a solid start this season personally, he has been a shell of himself for 3/4 of the season. It all culminated on Sunday when Diggs caught 3 balls for 21 yards in the divisional loss to Kansas City. He had the biggest drop of the game, a beautiful throw by Josh Allen in the most critical point in the game slipped through his fingers. Now it has been reported that Diggs does not want out of Buffalo and is happy with his role, but I think there is something more important to decipher here. The days of Stefon Diggs being an elite receiver are over. He will continue to have nice games, sure, but the dominant performances? I think they are gone. Next season Dalton Kincaid will be this teams leading receiver. You can book that. Diggs may want Buffalo, but I wouldn’t be shocked if Buffalo doesn’t want Diggs.

2. Isiah Pacheco is the most important player on the Chiefs

If Sunday wasn’t an indicator, I don’t know if you will ever get on board. The Chiefs can’t operate any longer as a pass, pass, pass team. They don’t have the horses on the outside (although Rice is coming along nicely). Mahomes only attempted 23 passes Sunday. Pacheco had 16 touches and averaged 6.5 YPC. He is the engine. I whole heartedly believe that if Pacheco was held in check Sunday, the Bills would’ve won. And the same will go for the AFC title game. It will be interesting to see, as Andy Reid has never really leaned on the run during his head coaching career, but if Sunday was any indication, he may be wavering a little. I also love the way Pacheco runs more than I think any other back I’ve ever seen.

3. The Lions will miss their home field advantage on Sunday.

If you were in the camp that home field advantage didn’t matter in the NFL, then you must’ve not watched the Lions two home playoff games. I can’t even begin to count how many pre-snap penalties the Bucs had during this game, but it killed them multiple times. And how many free runners did the Lions defense have? You think that was all Baker? I’m sure communicating during the game was tough. The Lions definitely got some help from their fans, and rightly so, but Sunday will present an even bigger test - doing it away from Ford Field. It has been a storybook season so far, but now the stadium will be against Detroit on Sunday - I will really be paying attention as to how that affects Detroit early on.

4. The Buccaneers do not need to re-sign Baker Mayfield if the price is too steep; their roster is good.

We easily forget how good the Bucs roster was when Brady got their three years ago. That was a “win-now” team. When Brady left last season, the Bucs brought back most of their players, but everyone (myself included) thought they were going to be one of the worst teams in football because Brady was gone. Mayfield came in and had a wonderful season, but lets not pretend the talent on this team is dire - Rachaad White, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Trey Palmer and Cade Otton on offense is nothing to sneeze. And the defense isn’t bad either. There are some lifers on that defense including Shaw Barrett and Lavonte David. Now I will put some stock into Dave Canales possibly leaving, but if returns, I say vehemently - The Bucs do not need to overpay for Baker Mayfield. If you don’t think that the Bucs can do this with a Tyrod Taylor, a Gardner Minshew or even maybe grab Russell Wilson and/or Daniel Jones via trade, then I think you’re kidding yourself. If Baker is in the right range, then yes, sign him. But if he’s asking for obscene money, move on.

5. The Packers will be better next season simply because Joe Barry is gone.

Jordan Love was good this year. He was very good this year. Sure, his last throw was ridiculous and very Brett Favre-esque, but this Packers team is on the right track. Matt LaFleur is a good coach. We got to see what life is with Aaron Jones being the featured guy (and its really good!) And I like the collection of receivers they have. But this team was 9-8 because their defensive scheme was garbage. Now they have the ability to go out and get a young, modern defensive mind to mold these guys. Its seems like Jaire Alexander will be gone, and he will be replaced, but its bad news for the Vikings and Bears. The Pack is here to stay, and so is Love. If the defense can get better, which it will, this team will battle for a division crown next year.

6. The 49ers are a machine…literally.

Hear me out. When you use a machine and everything works, its intended use is always exactly what its supposed to be. However, when there is a malfunction, everything goes awry. This is exactly what happened on Saturday night after Deebo Samuel got hurt. San Francisco looked like a different team. The Niners put this team together very particularly and it shows. This team isn’t super deep, so any big injuries I feel like will derail their season. Brock Purdy was pedestrian AT BEST on Saturday, and he will need to be much better this weekend. Lets not forget when this team was missing Samuel and Trent Williams in the middle of the season they went 0-3. If Samuel is forced to miss Sunday’s game, I think San Francisco will struggle. If Samuel plays, I think they win.

7. The Ravens are the most complete team in the field.

This shouldn’t shock anyone, but it was just confirmed this weekend. The Ravens can beat you a multitude of ways. They have the most dynamic quarterback in the league, they run the ball effectively, their defense is fantastic, and they have the best kicker to ever live. Where is the weakness? The only touchdown they gave up Saturday was on a punt return, and if you think John Harbaugh won’t have that cleaned up you’re crazy. This team made CJ Stroud - the Offensive ROY a wet blanket. It was maybe the most blah Stroud has looked all year. Its funny how these things work out - if the Ravens want to win the Super Bowl, they will have to dethrone the king, who always seems to find ways to win. Sunday will be an excellent matchup.

8. CJ Stroud is fantastic, but the Texans will be the latest worst to first team to miss the playoffs the following year.

I know this will get me in a lot of trouble, but here me out. Dating back to 2019, there have been four teams that went from either worst to first or first to worst in back to back season. Those teams are the Washington Commanders (2020-2021), the Jacksonville Jaguars (2022-2023) the Minnesota Vikings (2022-2023), and the Cincinnati Bengals (2022-2023). The Texans had the benefit of playing a last place schedule and the NFC South. Next year, things aren’t so easy. Next year, they have to play the Bills, Chiefs and Ravens along with the Dallas Cowboys the NFC North (Lions, Packers) and the AFC East (Jets, Dolphins). That schedule alone is a gauntlet. It was proven Saturday the Texans are a young team. And it is imperative that Bobby Slowik stays in Houston. But we have seen too many times how the schedule is meant for parity, and this is the latest example. The Jaguars and Colts will have significantly easier schedules than Houston, so we will find out what his team really is next season.

Playoff Predictions - Whose Going to Vegas!

The time is now! The 2024 NFL playoffs are among us and this crazy season is only getting crazier. The Bills completed the comeback; the Jaguars completed the collapse. Joe Flacco and Mason Rudolph are starting playoff games. The Lions are in the playoffs. It will be -30 in Kansas City Saturday Night. Have I said enough? It really is SUPER wildcard weekend. The guys (myself included) took the week to think about who they think could hoist the Lombardi trophy in Las Vegas next month. I wouldn’t say we all went chalk across the board, but the winners may not surprise a bunch. I’m going to give all of our original predictions as well and see how well we landed (it’s not pretty). Without further ado, let’s see whose going to Vegas!

John McCarthy

Original Pick - Jaguars defeat Eagles

If you asked this to John in Week 10 how he felt about this, he probably would’ve went to the casino and cashed a futures bet. Fast forward to today, and these two teams were the worst teams down the stretch. The Jaguars completely bottomed out, losing 5/6 and missing the playoffs in the last week of the season. The Eagles, after starting off 10-1, finished the year at 11-6, lost the NFC East and have to travel to Tampa Bay to take on Baker Mayfield and the resurgent Buccaneers. Maybe the big guy will do better in his playoff prediction…

NFC

WildCard Weekend

(2) Cowboys defeat (7) Packers 31-14

(6) Rams defeat (3) Lions 38-31

(4) Bucs defeat (5) Eagles 20-17

NFC Divisional

(1) 49ers defeat (6) Rams 31-17

(2) Cowboys defeat (4) Bucs 38-10

NFC Championship

(1) 49ers defeat (2) Cowboys 21-17

AFC

Wildcard Weekend

(2) Bills defeat (7) Steelers 31-10

(4) Texans defeat (5) Browns 17-10

(3) Chiefs defeat (6) Dolphins 28-14

Divisional

(1) Ravens defeat (4) Texans 21-14

(2) Bills defeat (3) Chiefs 17-14

AFC Championship

(2) Bills defeat (1) Ravens 21-16

SUPER BOWL

Bills defeat 49ers 34-31

Super Bowl MVP - Josh Allen

Rich Jones

Original Pick - Chiefs defeat 49ers

This is the only pick of the bunch that is still in play! And there is a scenario where both teams get back to Vegas this February. The Chiefs are looking to become the first back to back Champs since the 03-04 Patriots, but in order to get out of the AFC, they will need to find an answer to their offense. The 49ers have looked like a juggernaut all year, so them getting to the big dance would surprise no one.

NFC

Wildcard Weekend

(2) Cowboys defeat (7) Packers 41-13

(3) Lions defeat (6) Rams 34-21

(5) Eagles defeat (4) Bucs 21-18

Divisional

(1) 49ers defeat (5) Eagles 31-30

(2) Cowboys defeat (3) Lions 27-21

NFC Championship

(1) 49ers defeat (2) Cowboys 38-17

AFC

Wildcard Weekend

(2) Bills defeat (7) Steelers 24-21

(3) Chiefs defeat (6) Dolphins 21-14

(4) Texans defeat (5) Browns 27-21

Divisional

(1) Ravens defeat (4) Texans 30-10

(3) Chiefs defeat (2) Bills 21-14

AFC Championship

(1) Ravens defeat (3) Chiefs 31-21

SUPER BOWL

Ravens defeat 49ers 30-27

Super Bowl MVP - Lamar Jackson

Joe Miglio

Original Pick - Bengals defeat 49ers

This pick is more of an incomplete as Joe Burrow’s season never quite felt right. He eventually got hurt and missed the season after wrist surgery, and the Bengals season crumbled with it. The 49ers have already been discussed so no need to go back to that well.

NFC

Wildcard Weekend

(2) Cowboys defeat (7) Packers 41-17

(3) Lions defeat (6) Rams 35-24

(5) Eagles defeat (4) Bucs 23-21

Divisional

(1) 49ers defeat (5) Eagles 27-16

(3) Lions defeat (2) Cowboys 34-28

NFC Championship

(3) Lions defeat (1) 49ers 28-27

AFC

Wildcard Weekend

(2) Bills defeat (7) Steelers 24-6

(3) Chiefs defeat (6) Dolphins 16-13

(5) Browns defeat (4) Texans 23-14

Divisional

(1) Ravens defeat (5) Browns 17-14

(3) Chiefs defeat (2) Bills 26-22

AFC Championship

(1) Ravens defeat (3) Chiefs 20-17

SUPER BOWL

Ravens defeat Lions 29-27

Super Bowl MVP - Zay Flowers

The year of Harbaugh.

Thanksgiving Check-In: NFL Report Card

Thanksgiving! A time to celebrate what truly matters in life. Family. Friends. Football. The three F’s. Back in October, we did our first quarter check in to see how everyone was holding up. Now, teams are who they are as we head into the holiday break. Is there time to fix it? Yes, but barely. The stretch run is around the corner, and we will finally seperate the men from the boys.

AFC East

Miami Dolphins

Record: 7-3

HomeR: 5-0

AwayR: 2-3

+/-: (+67)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 30.5 (1st)

RuYds/PG - 143.0 (2nd)

PaYds/PG - 291.0 (1st)

Yds/PG - 434.0 (1st)

Penalties/PG - 5.9 (12th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 23.8 (23rd)

RuYds All/PG - 99.2 (10th)

PaYds All/PG - 220.6 (14th)

Yds All/PG - 319.8 (12th)

Takeaways/PG - 1.2 (22nd)

Record Rank - 8th

Offensive Rank - 1st

Defensive Rank - 15th

Composite Rank - 8th

Miami continues to feast on offense against poor team, but their wireless streak against good teams is alarming. Vic Fangio’s defense is quietly coming around…

Grade: A-

Buffalo Bills

Record: 6-5

HomeR: 5-2

AwayR: 1-3

+/-: (+104)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 26.7 (7th)

RuYds/PG - 117.7 (11th)

PaYds/PG - 254.5 (7th)

Yds/PG - 372.2 (6th)

Penalties/PG - 6.6 (22nd)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 17.3 (4th)

RuYds All/PG - 110.5 (16th)

PaYds All/PG - 204.2 (10th)

Yds All/PG - 314.6 (10th)

Takeaways/PG - 1.7 (7th)

Record Rank - 15th

Offensive Rank - 7th

Defensive Rank - 6th

Composite Rank - 10th

Despite ranking 10th, Buffalo is on the outside looking in. Due to some poor coaching and timely turnover, the Bills have their work cut out for them. They got off on the right foot against the Jets, but the next four games will determine their season.

Grade: C

New York Jets

Record: 4-6

HomeR: 2-3

AwayR: 2-3

+/-: (-54)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 15.0 (30th)

RuYds/PG - 99.8 (23rd)

PaYds/PG - 170.5 (30th)

Yds/PG - 270.3 (30th)

Penalties/PG - 6.5 (20th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 20.4 (11th)

RuYds All/PG - 137.6 (30th)

PaYds All/PG - 178.7 (5th)

Yds All/PG - 316.3 (11th)

Takeaways/PG - 1.6 (8th)

Record Rank - 22nd

Offensive Rank - 31st

Defensive Rank - 9th

Composite Rank - 19th

The defense woke up. The offense is still asleep. The decision to stick with Zach Wilson may very well cost Robert Saleh his job. The season is slipping away.

Grade: C-

New England Patriots

Record: 2-8

HomeR: 1-5

AwayR: 1-3

+/-: (-97)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 14.1 (31st)

RuYds/PG - 94.9 (27th)

PaYds/PG - 199.6(22nd)

Yds/PG - 294.5 (26th)

Penalties/PG - 6.3 (16th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 23.8 (23rd)

RuYds All/PG - 97.9 (9th)

PaYds All/PG - 228.8 (18th)

Yds All/PG - 326.5 (16th)

Takeaways/PG - 1.0 (27th)

Record Rank - 30th

Offensive Rank - 29th

Defensive Rank - 20th

Composite Rank - 29th

With rumors swirling around Bill leaving after the season, it would be quite a sour end. One we all saw coming though. This roster is bad. Plain and simple. This is the worst season in New England in over 25 years.

Grade: F

NFC East

Philadelphia Eagles

Record: 8-1

HomeR: 4-0

AwayR: 4-1

+/-: (+57)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 27.3 (5th)

RuYds/PG - 128.1 (8th)

PaYds/PG - 234.8 (12th)

Yds/PG - 362.9 (9th)

Penalties/PG - 5.4 (6th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 21.2 (16th)

RuYds All/PG - 76.5 (1st)

PaYds All/PG - 248.1 (28th)

Yds All/PG - 324.6 (14th)

Takeaways/PG - 1.3 (19th)

Record Rank - 1st

Offensive Rank - 3rd

Defensive Rank - 13th

Composite Rank - 4th

Different team than last year - same results. Philly keeps on winning, and while Hurts may not be playing at an MVP level, he’s doing what he has to do to win.

Grade: A

Dallas Cowboys

Record: 7-3

HomeR: 4-0

AwayR: 3-3

+/-: (+127)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 30.2 (2nd)

RuYds/PG - 116.8 (12th)

PaYds/PG - 255.5 (5th)

Yds/PG - 372.3 (5th)

Penalties/PG - 7.4 (31st)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 17.5 (5th)

RuYds All/PG - 109.2 (15th)

PaYds All/PG - 157.1 (2nd)

Yds All/PG - 266.3 (2nd)

Takeaways/PG - 1.6 (8th)

Record Rank - 7th

Offensive Rank - 9th

Defensive Rank - 3rd

Composite Rank - 5th

We are at the point in the season where people consider Dallas for the Super Bowl. I need to see it to believe it. Consider me a skeptic.

Grade: A

Washington Commanders

Record: 4-7

HomeR: 1-4

AwayR: 3-3

+/-: (-69)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 21.5 (17th)

RuYds/PG - 95.7 (26th)

PaYds/PG - 245.0 (10th)

Yds/PG - 340.7 (12th)

Penalties /PG - 5.5 (8th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 27.7 (32nd)

RuYds All/PG - 114.3 (21st)

PaYds All/PG - 258.5 (30th)

Yds All/PG - 372.8 (29th)

Takeaways/PG - 1.2 (24th)

Record Rank - 26th

Offensive Rank - 15th

Defensive Rank - 32nd

Composite Rank - 27th

Unserious football team. Ron Rivera is cooked as a head coach, and the small rebuild has begun. Two losses to the Giants - this season is over.

Grade: D

New York Giants

Record: 3-8

HomeR: 1-3

AwayR: 2-5

+/-: (-136)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 13.5 (32nd)

RuYds/PG - 111.5 (13th)

PaYds/PG - 150.6 (32nd)

Yds/PG - 262.2 (32nd)

Penalties /PG - 5.6 (11th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 25.9 (28th)

RuYds All/PG - 135.1 (29th)

PaYds All/PG - 236.5 (22nd)

Yds All/PG - 371.6 (28th)

Takeaways/PG - 1.5 (14th)

Record Rank - 28th

Offensive Rank - 28th

Defensive Rank - 31st

Composite Rank - 31st

When the highlight of your season is an undrafted rookie QB who lives at his mom’s house, that should tell you all you need to know.

Grade: F

AFC North

Baltimore Ravens

Record: 8-3

HomeR: 4-2

AwayR: 4-1

+/-: (+127)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 27.6 (4th)

RuYds/PG - 155.1 (1st)

PaYds/PG - 211.5 (20th)

Yds/PG - 366.5 (7th)

Penalties/PG - 6.2 (15th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 16.1 (2nd)

RuYds All/PG - 103.7 (13th)

PaYds All/PG - 169.7 (3rd)

Yds All/PG - 273.5 (3rd)

Takeaways/PG - 1.4 (18th)

Record Rank - 2nd

Offensive Rank - 5th

Defensive Rank - 4th

Composite Rank - 2nd

Best team in the AFC.

Grade: A+

Cleveland Browns

Record: 7-3

HomeR: 5-1

AwayR: 2-2

+/-: (+57)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 22.7 (13th)

RuYds/PG - 142.7 (3rd)

PaYds/PG - 183.1 (26th)

Yds/PG - 325.8 (19th)

Penalties/PG - 6.3 (16th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 18.0 (6th)

RuYds All/PG - 99.6 (11th)

PaYds All/PG - 143.7 (1st)

Yds All/PG - 243.3 (1st)

Takeaways/PG - 1.5 (12th)

Record Rank - 9th

Offensive Rank - 16th

Defensive Rank - 2nd

Composite Rank - 9th

Despite all the injuries, the Browns keep on winning. That is impressive. A real nice job by Kevin Stefanski this year. The Browns may not win a Super Bowl in 2023, but they won’t be an easy out at all.

Grade: A

Pittsburgh Steelers

Record: 6-4

HomeR: 4-2

AwayR: 2-2

+/-: (-29)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 16.6 (28th)

RuYds/PG - 110.1 (16th)

PaYds/PG - 170.0 (31st)

Yds/PG - 280.1 (28th)

Penalties/PG - 5.5 (9th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 19.5 (7th)

RuYds All/PG - 127.7 (23rd)

PaYds All/PG - 239.9 (23rd)

Yds All/PG - 367.6 (27th)

Takeaways/PG - 1.9 (2nd)

Record Rank - 10th

Offensive Rank - 24th

Defensive Rank - 17th

Composite Rank - 18th

Matt Canada has finally been fired. Now, we can see if this offense can do anything. Kenny Pickett needs to play better. Pittsburgh is hanging on to a playoff spot by a thread.

Grade: B

Cincinnati Bengals

Record: 5-5

HomeR: 3-2

AwayR: 2-3

+/-: (-24)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 20.2 (20th)

RuYds/PG - 80.9 (30th)

PaYds/PG - 217.8 (18th)

Yds/PG - 298.7 (24th)

Penalties/PG - 5.0 (3rd)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 22.6 (21st)

RuYds All/PG - 138.3 (31st)

PaYds All/PG - 247.8 (27th)

Yds All/PG - 386.1 (30th)

Takeaways/PG - 1.8 (5th)

Record Rank - 16th

Offensive Rank - 20th

Defensive Rank - 29th

Composite Rank - 22nd

Joe Burrow is done for the season. Chalk this season up as a dud for Cincy. It’s a shame, but now the attention turns towards 2024.

Grade: D

NFC North

Detroit Lions

Record: 8-2

HomeR: 4-1

AwayR: 4-1

+/-: (+43)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 27.2 (6th)

RuYds/PG - 136.6 (5th)

PaYds/PG - 263.0 (4th)

Yds/PG - 399.6 (2nd)

Penalties/PG - 5.5 (9th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 22.9 (22nd)

RuYds All/PG - 89.5 (5th)

PaYds All/PG - 223.5 (16th)

Yds All/PG - 313.0 (9th)

Takeaways/PG - 1.2 (22nd)

Record Rank - 3rd

Offensive Rank - 2nd

Defensive Rank - 11th

Composite Rank - 3rd

This is the best Lions start since 1963. 60 years. Go. Fucking. Lions.

Grade: A+

Minnesota Vikings

Record: 6-5

HomeR: 2-3

AwayR: 4-2

+/-: (+23)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 23.0 (11th)

RuYds/PG - 93.8 (28th)

PaYds/PG - 266.7 (3rd)

Yds/PG - 360.5 (10th)

Penalties/PG - 4.9 (2nd)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 20.9 (15th)

RuYds All/PG - 94.0 (7th)

PaYds All/PG - 226.6 (17th)

Yds All/PG - 320.6 (13th)

Takeaways/PG - 1.3 (20th)

Record Rank - 13th

Offensive Rank - 8th

Defensive Rank - 10th

Composite Rank - 11th

The Vikings coulda mailed it in at 0-3. Or when Justin Jefferson went down. Or when KirK Cousins tore his Achilles. Yet, they are 6-4. KOC deserves a COTY award.

Grade: B+

Green Bay Packers

Record: 4-6

HomeR: 3-2

AwayR: 1-4

+/-: (0)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 20.2 (20th)

RuYds/PG - 102.1 (21st)

PaYds/PG - 217.5 (19th)

Yds/PG - 319.6 (21st)

Penalties/PG - 7.2 (30th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 20.2 (10th)

RuYds All/PG - 134.7 (28th)

PaYds All/PG - 193.2 (7th)

Yds All/PG - 327.9 (17th)

Takeaways/PG - 0.9 (29th)

Record Rank - 24th

Offensive Rank - 23rd

Defensive Rank - 18th

Composite Rank - 23rd

The Packers are boring. Which is crazy, cause they’re going. They are just lacking a punch.

Grade: D+

Chicago Bears

Record: 3-8

HomeR: 2-3

AwayR: 1-5

+/-: (-56)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 20.9 (19th)

RuYds/PG - 139.5 (4th)

PaYds/PG - 184.4 (25th)

Yds/PG - 323.8 (20th)

Penalties/PG - 6.6 (22nd)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 26.0 (29th)

RuYds All/PG - 79.5 (2nd)

PaYds All/PG - 245.9 (26th)

Yds All/PG - 325.5 (15th)

Takeaways/PG - 1.2 (24th)

Record Rank - 29th

Offensive Rank - 19th

Defensive Rank - 21st

Composite Rank - 26th

Chicagos hope for a playoff run ended in September. Now, we find out if Justin Fields will have a job come April.

Grade: D

AFC South

Jacksonville Jaguars

Record: 7-3

HomeR: 3-3

AwayR: 4-0

+/-: (+26)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 23.0 (11th)

RuYds/PG - 108.7 (17th)

PaYds/PG - 225.4 (16th)

Yds/PG - 334.1 (16th)

Penalties/PG - 4.8 (1st)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 20.4 (11th)

RuYds All/PG - 87.0 (4th)

PaYds All/PG - 254.4 (29th)

Yds All/PG - 341.4 (20th)

Takeaways/PG - 2.0 (1st)

Record Rank - 5th

Offensive Rank - 11th

Defensive Rank - 8th

Composite Rank - 7th

Jacksonville won 5 straight in October. Last year at this juncture, they were 3-7. Now they’re 7-3. Doug Pederson has worked wonders with this football team.

Grade: A-

Houston Texans

Record: 6-4

HomeR: 4-1

AwayR: 2-3

+/-: (+30)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 23.8 (10th)

RuYds/PG - 99.5 (24th)

PaYds/PG - 277.2 (2nd)

Yds/PG - 377.2 (4th)

Penalties/PG - 6.5 (20th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 20.8 (14th)

RuYds All/PG - 96.5 (8th)

PaYds All/PG - 241.4 (25th)

Yds All/PG - 337.9 (19th)

Takeaways/PG - 1.4 (15th)

Record Rank - 12th

Offensive Rank - 10th

Defensive Rank - 16th

Composite Rank - 12th

This team will have hardware this year. Whether it’s Demeco Ryan’s or CJ Stroud, or both, they deserve something. A remarkable turnaround. And oh, they are VERY alive for the division.

Grade: A+

Indianapolis Colts

Record: 5-5

HomeR: 1-4

AwayR: 4-1

+/-: (-6)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 24.2 (9th)

RuYds/PG - 118.0 (10th)

PaYds/PG - 218.1 (17th)

Yds/PG - 336.1 (14th)

Penalties/PG - 6.3 (16th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 24.8 (26th)

RuYds All/PG - 129.7 (25th)

PaYds All/PG - 228.8 (18th)

Yds All/PG - 358.5 (25th)

Takeaways/PG - 1.6 (8th)

Record Rank - 19th

Offensive Rank - 13th

Defensive Rank - 24th

Composite Rank - 17th

The Colts keep hanging around. They’re in every game and Shane Steichen deserves credit. I don’t know if they’ll make the playoffs, but they are a team you can’t take lightly.

Grade: B

Tennessee Titans

Record: 3-7

HomeR: 3-1

AwayR: 0-6

+/-: (-46)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 16.8 (27th)

RuYds/PG - 105.0 (19th)

PaYds/PG - 181.0 (27th)

Yds/PG - 286.0 (27th)

Penalties/PG - 6.1 (14th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 21.4 (17th)

RuYds All/PG - 112.3 (17th)

PaYds All/PG - 230.8 (20th)

Yds All/PG - 343.1 (22nd)

Takeaways/PG - 0.7 (31st)

Record Rank - 27th

Offensive Rank - 26th

Defensive Rank - 26th

Composite Score - 28th

It’s over - blow it up. And I mean everything. Vrabel. Henry. Everything.

Grade: D

NFC South

New Orleans Saints

Record: 5-5

HomeR: 2-2

AwayR: 3-3

+/-: (+16)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 21.4 (18th)

RuYds/PG - 100.0 (22nd)

PaYds/PG - 237.4 (11th)

Yds/PG - 337.4 (13th)

Penalties/PG - 6.4 (19th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 19.8 (8th)

RuYds All/PG - 113.6 (20th)

PaYds All/PG - 199.1 (8th)

Yds All/PG - 312.7 (8th)

Takeaways/PG - 1.8 (5th)

Record Rank - 14th

Offensive Rank - 17th

Defensive Rank - 7th

Composite Rank - 13th

NOLA can win some games, they can also lose so games. The only reason this team is in the playoff conversation is because of the division they play in.

Grade: B-

Atlanta Falcons

Record: 4-6

HomeR: 3-2

AwayR: 1-4

+/-: (-28)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 18.9 (24th)

RuYds/PG - 130.4 (7th)

PaYds/PG - 204.9 (21st)

Yds/PG - 335.3 (15th)

Penalties/PG - 5.4 (6th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 21.7 (18th)

RuYds All/PG - 108.4 (14th)

PaYds All/PG - 200.4 (9th)

Yds All/PG - 308.7 (7th)

Takeaways/PG - 1.0 (27th)

Record Rank - 25th

Offensive Rank - 14th

Defensive Rank - 12th

Composite Rank - 14th

Get this team a quarterback. And a coach who likes Bijan Robinson.

Grade: C

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Record: 4-6

HomeR: 2-3

AwayR: 2-3

+/-: (-16)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 19.2 (23rd)

RuYds/PG - 76.9 (32nd)

PaYds/PG - 227.8 (14th)

Yds/PG - 304.7 (22nd)

Penalties/PG - 6.9 (27th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 20.0 (9th)

RuYds All/PG - 90.0 (6th)

PaYds All/PG - 270.7 (31st)

Yds All/PG - 360.7 (26th)

Takeaways/PG - 1.6 (8th)

Record Rank - 23rd

Offensive Rank - 27th

Defensive Rank - 14th

Composite Rank - 21st

I feel bad because this team tried hard and Baker is playing well. They just don’t have enough. But they aren’t as far off as we thought they might be.

Grade: C+

Carolina Panthers

Record: 1-9

HomeR: 1-4

AwayR: 0-5

+/-: (-112)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 16.3 (29th)

RuYds/PG - 92.3 (29th)

PaYds/PG - 174.4 (28th)

Yds/PG - 266.7 (31st)

Penalties/PG - 7.0 (29th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 27.5 (31st)

RuYds All/PG - 129.4 (24th)

PaYds All/PG - 179.2 (6th)

Yds All/PG - 308.6 (6th)

Takeaways/PG - 0.7 (31st)

Record Rank - 32nd

Offensive Rank - 32nd

Defensive Rank - 23rd

Composite Rank - 32nd

Bad football team.

Grade: F

AFC West

Kansas City Chiefs

Record: 7-2

HomeR: 4-1

AwayR: 3-1

+/-: (+65)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 22.5 (14th)

RuYds/PG - 110.2 (14th)

PaYds/PG - 255.2 (6th)

Yds/PG - 365.4 (8th)

Penalties/PG - 6.7 (24th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 16.4 (3rd)

RuYds All/PG - 112.4 (18th)

PaYds All/PG - 170.8 (4th)

Yds All/PG - 283.2 (4th)

Takeaways/PG - 1.4 (15th)

Record Rank - 4th

Offensive Rank - 12th

Defensive Rank - 5th

Composite Rank - 6th

The Chiefs have only themselves to blame if they don’t win a Super Bowl. They didn’t get a receiver. And it’s extremely noticeable they need one. Their defense is absolutely elite though.

Grade: B+

Denver Broncos

Record: 5-5

HomeR: 3-3

AwayR: 2-2

+/-: (-51)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 21.7 (15th)

RuYds/PG - 110.2 (15th)

PaYds/PG - 191.0 (24th)

Yds/PG - 301.2 (23rd)

Penalties/PG - 6.8 (26th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 26.8 (30th)

RuYds All/PG - 160.0 (32nd)

PaYds All/PG - 240.1 (24th)

Yds All/PG - 400.1 (32nd)

Takeaways/PG - 1.9 (2nd)

Record Rank - 17th

Offensive Rank - 21st

Defensive Rank - 30th

Composite Rank - 24th

The Broncos are the hottest team in the league. Sean Payton is doing his thing. Can this team make the playoffs?

Grade: C

Las Vegas Raiders

Record: 5-6

HomeR: 4-1

AwayR: 1-5

+/-: (-40)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 16.8 (26th)

RuYds/PG - 79.0 (31st)

PaYds/PG - 198.3 (23rd)

Yds/PG - 277.3 (29th)

Penalties/PG - 5.1 (4th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 20.5 (13th)

RuYds All/PG - 132.3 (27th)

PaYds All/PG - 210.0 (11th)

Yds All/PG - 342.3 (21st)

Takeaways/PG - 1.3 (20th)

Record Rank - 19th

Offensive Rank - 30th

Defensive Rank - 19th

Composite Rank - 25th

Josh McDaniels was the first HC fired. The Raiders all of the sudden played better. Coincidence? I think not.

Grade: C-

Los Angeles Chargers

Record: 4-6

HomeR: 2-3

AwayR: 2-3

+/-: (+21)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 25.9 (8th)

RuYds/PG - 105.7 (18th)

PaYds/PG - 248.6 (9th)

Yds/PG - 354.3 (11th)

Penalties/PG - 5.2 (5th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 23.8 (23rd)

RuYds All/PG - 102.0 (12th)

PaYds All/PG - 291.6 (32nd)

Yds All/PG - 393.6 (31st)

Takeaways/PG - 1.5 (12th)

Record Rank - 21st

Offensive Rank - 6th

Defensive Rank - 27th

Composite Rank - 15th

It’s too much of a headache to talk about them. I don’t know.

Grade: D

NFC West

San Francisco 49ers

Record: 7-3

HomeR: 4-1

AwayR: 3-2

+/-: (+122)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 27.9 (3rd)

RuYds/PG - 132.7 (6th)

PaYds/PG - 254.3 (8th)

Yds/PG - 387.0 (3rd)

Penalties/PG - 6.9 (27th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 15.7 (1st)

RuYds All/PG - 81.4(3rd)

PaYds All/PG - 221.4 (15th)

Yds All/PG - 302.8 (5th)

Takeaways/PG - 1.9 (2nd)

Record Rank - 6th

Offensive Rank - 4th

Defensive Rank - 1st

Composite Rank - 1st

When healthy, they are incredible. Only they will hold themselves back.

Grade: A+

Seattle Seahawks

Record: 6-4

HomeR: 4-1

AwayR: 2-3

+/-: (-2)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 21.6 (16th)

RuYds/PG - 96.6 (25th)

PaYds/PG - 230.8 (13th)

Yds/PG - 327.4 (18th)

Penalties/PG - 7.6 (32nd)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 21.8 (19th)

RuYds All/PG - 112.6 (19th)

PaYds All/PG - 233.0 (21st)

Yds All/PG - 345.6 (23rd)

Takeaways/PG - 1.4 (15th)

Record Rank - 11th

Offensive Rank - 22nd

Defensive Rank - 22nd

Composite Rank - 16th

Seattle is alive and well, but they aren’t particularly doing anything. They are pretty average at everything. However, they are 6-2 against anyone not named the Rams.

Grade: B

Los Angeles Rams

Record: 4-6

HomeR: 2-3

AwayR: 2-3

+/-: (-25)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 19.5 (22nd)

RuYds/PG - 102.6 (20th)

PaYds/PG - 226.4 (15th)

Yds/PG - 329.0 (17th)

Penalties/PG - 5.9 (12th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 22.0 (20th)

RuYds All/PG - 117.3 (22nd)

PaYds All/PG - 217.8 (13th)

Yds All/PG - 335.1 (18th)

Takeaways/PG - 0.9 (29th)

Record Rank - 20th

Offensive Rank - 18th

Defensive Rank - 25th

Composite Rank - 20th

The Rams are close, but not there yet. The defense is better than we thought. The offense is ok. They are talent deficient, but they’re playing hard. Good job here by McVay.

Grade: B-

Arizona Cardinals

Record: 2-9

HomeR: 2-3

AwayR: 0-6

+/-: (-92)

Offensive Rankings

PPG - 17.5 (25th)

RuYds/PG - 126.2 (9th)

PaYds/PG - 171.8 (29th)

Yds/PG - 298.0 (25th)

Penalties/PG - 6.7 (25th)

Defensive Rankings

Pts/G - 25.8 (27th)

RuYds All/PG - 132.1 (26th)

PaYds All/PG - 217.5 (12th)

Yds All/PG - 349.5 (24th)

Takeaways/PG - 1.2 (24th)

Record Rank - 31st

Offensive Rank - 25th

Defensive Rank - 28th

Composite Rank - 30th

We got Kyler Murray back. So the Cards aren’t tanking? I don’t know, but they are competitive now. It will be very very interesting to see what this team does come draft time. Maybe Marvin Harrison Jr?

Grade: C+

Week 9 Power Rankings

The revolving door of the number one team is alive and well. For the 4th week in a row, the team we previously had number one has lost the following. The Chiefs were the latest victim as they fell 24-9 at Denver, marking Patrick Mahomes first loss against the Broncos. This season of NFL play has seen the renaissance of defensive play - and it was on display against this past weekend. We saw multiple teams this week lead with defense while offenses continue to struggle on a weekly basis. We also have a new “hottest” team in the NFL…and they resolve in Duval county. Let’s reveiew the latest power rankings!

POWER RANKINGS - WEEK 8 (October 26th-October 30th)

The Cream of the Crop

1. Philadelphia Eagles (+1) Philly just keeps on winning. Even with the Commanders up 14-3, this game never felt in doubt. Jalen Hurts had his best game on Sunday and AJ Brown continues to be a special, special player. The Eagles are back on top as the team to beat in the NFC.

2. Baltimore Ravens (+2) This team keeps finding a way. It isn’t always pretty, but it doesn’t have to be. Sunday it was Gus Edwards who carried the offense. Next week it can be someone else. That’s what makes this team dangerous.

3. Kansas City Chiefs (-2) Mahomes finally lost to the Broncos. It took a long while, but the Chiefs winning streak was snapped at 6 on Sunday in a snowy setting in Denver. They just didn’t look right all game. Massive game on deck in Germany against the Dolphins.

4. Jacksonville Jaguars (+1) All they do is win, win, win no matter what. That’s five in a row for the cats in Duval. They currently have the best SOV (Strength of Victory) in the AFC while having the toughest SOS among the AFC elite. The defense is excellent and the offense is coming along. Dangerous football team with a much needed bye next week.

You’re Really Good, but How Good Are You?

5. Miami Dolphins (+2) You play who is on your schedule. The Dolphins took care of the Patriots Sunday with another double digit victory. Jalen Ramsey made his debut and picked off Mac Jones. They now get on a flight to Germany to take on KC for their third test of the season. So far they are 0/2.

6. Detroit Lions (-) The Lions beat a team they were supposed to beat handedly. Are they the biggest threat to Philly in the NFC?

7. Dallas Cowboys (+1) They beat the Rams in the first quarter and then cruised. While we will praise them this week, next week is the big one. A game against the Eagles with the division lead on the line. Will Dan show up two weeks in a row?

8. Cincinnati Bengals (+3) They’re back.

9. Seattle Seahawks (-) The new leaders of the NFC West! Seattle won a tight game at home against Cleveland and traded for Leonard Williams. They’re going for it, and why not? This is a serious football team.

10. San Francisco 49ers (-7) Now losers of three in a row after looking unstoppable. Brock Purdy hasn’t looked comfortable in a month, and all of a sudden the Niners are holding onto a wild card spot by a game. What a difference a month makes.

You Need to be Active on Deadline Day

11. New York Jets (+4) Won the ugliest of games on Sunday, but when we look back in six months it will still say “W”. This team needs more - a receiver and offensive line depth should be on Joe Douglas’ wish list. A massive game against the Chargers looms on Monday Night.

12. Minnesota Vikings (+4) Another win, but at what cost? Kirk Cousins is done for the year with an achilles injury. Brutal loss for Minnesota and likely kills their Super Bowl hopes. They are the most interesting team to watch on deadline day.

13. Buffalo Bills (+1) They took care of business at home, but it wasn’t pretty. There is something off with this team, but I can’t pinpoint it. With all their injuries on defense, they should look for help there.

Nice Teams; That’s All They Are

14. Cleveland Browns (-4) Credit PJ Walker for keeping the Browns afloat while DeShaun Watson nurses his injury (ego??). But a brutal mistake late in the 4th quarter yesterday cost the Browns from potentially being 5-2. This team won’t get to where it can with the QB play from either quarterback.

15. Pittsburgh Steelers (-2) The Steelers got “out-steelered” at their own place and then cried about it after the game. Not a good look. The defense is solid, but the offense is way, way, way behind schedule.

16. Houston Texans (-4) For all the talk about CJ Stroud, it was very weird to see a conservative gameplan against an 0-6 football team. Just when we were loving Houston, a stark reminder they are now quite there…yet.

We WANT to Believe in You!

17. New Orleans Saints (+3) They’ve now put together 5 straight competent quarters of offensive football. In a wide open NFC South, maybe they finally figured something out? I’m not sold yet.

18. Los Angeles Chargers (+3) A vintage Herbert performance on SNF reminded us how good he is. This team didn’t break a sweat. Next week? A gigantic game against the Jets on Monday Night Football with AFC positioning at play. Which Chargers team will show up?

If We Take Small Pieces From All of You, We Have a Good Team!

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-) The Bucs beat who they’re supposed to…and lose who they’re supposed to lose to.

20. Tennessee Titans (+4) Will Levis looked incredible in his first start. Can he carry it over to a second game? It will be interesting to see if the Titans sell on deadline day.

21. Denver Broncos (+8) Ok, MAYBE the Broncos aren’t that terrible. They still aren’t good, but no denying this team is way better than it was in September.

22. Atlanta Falcons (-5) Someone needs to be held accountable for not entertaining the thought of Lamar Jackson and then benching Desmond Ridder in Week 8. Concussion or no concussion - Ridder got benched. This team needs a QB. Arthur Smith’s job is in danger.

You Drive Me Crazy

23. Washington Commanders (+2) I can’t imagine being a fan. The ultimate tease.

24. Los Angeles Rams (-6) This team has dropped 12 spots in two weeks. I think they are who we thought they were. Stafford is hurt, again.

25. Indianapolis Colts (-3) They score 27 points against a good Saints defense….and give up 38 to the poor Saints offense. The Colts are stuck in hell.

26. Las Vegas Raiders (-) There is now a stench on the Raiders. This team was more disciplined under Rich Bisaccia.

We Watch Because?

27. New England Patriots (-) Of Bill Belichick

28. Chicago Bears (-5) They currently employ a D-II QB who has as many wins as Justin Fields in a year.

29. Carolina Panthers (+3) To watch Bryce Young’s Development.

Do We Have to Watch?

30. Green Bay Packers (-) There is nothing special. You’re better off painting.

31. New York Giants (-3) Only in torture chambers they show the Giants. They team actually moved backwards in the pass game yesterday (-.5 Yards Per Pass). I mean good christ.

32. Arizona Cardinals (-1) How many guys take the bus to the facility? I think I’d rather know that whole interaction than watch whoever is worse than Josh Dobbs.

Week 8 Power Rankings

This is the official halfway point of the NFL season. We all know what that means - absolutely nothing. At this point last year, the Jacksonville Jaguars were 2-5, the Baltimore Ravens still had Lamar Jackson and everyone thought the Cowboys were Super Bowl contenders. Much of the same goes for this year , but we do have power rankings to get us through. For the third consecutive week, we have a new number one at the top, and this time it’s a familiar face. Lets take a look at where your team is heading into Week 8…

POWER RANKINGS - WEEK 7 (October 19th-October 23rd)

The Usual Suspects

1. Kansas City Chiefs (+2) For the first time all year, the Chiefs are on top. All it took was winning six straight after losing opening night at home by 1 without their best skill player on offense and their defensive captain. Once again, everyone is looking up at the Chiefs.

2. Philadelphia Eagles (+3) After counting out the Eagles last week, they responded in a big way. I know they read this ranking last week and used it as motivation. But seriously, they played well. Jalen Hurst still doesn’t seem to have the same mojo as last year, but this team is still 6-1 and beat Miami comfortably on a national stage.

3. San Francisco 49ers (-1) The Niners drop another spot after their second consecutive loss on the road - this time at the hands of the Vikings. It’s not time to worry…yet. But the question we asked weeks ago was how does Brock Purdy play when he’s behind. Well, we MAY have gotten our answer. Another big test against a rejuvenated Bengals teams awaits them in Santa Clara.

The Record Says Everything - Legitimate AFC Threat

4. Baltimore Ravens (+5) For all the flack I give the Ravens, they answered the bell in a BIG way Sunday. A team red hot came into their building, and the Ravens absolutely pummeled them. It was quite easily the most well rounded game for Lamar and the offense. For the first time in a long time, I can say Mr. Jackson looked like his old MVP self. If the Ravens can keep up this type of play, then watch out.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars (+1) Four games in nineteen days. Four different stadiums. Three different time zones. 4-0. What the Jags just accomplished is remarkable. Add in the fact that when they played all the teams they played they had at least a .500 record. Impressive stuff.

We Need a Statement Game

6. Detroit Lions (-5) I put the Lions number one last week because they were the most consistent team through seven weeks. So naturally they go out Sunday and get kicked to the curb by the Ravens. The Chiefs game is long gone and yes, there is something to say about them beating KC without two studs. Look at how the Lions have beaten so far this season - ATL, GB, CAR, TB. Their losses - SEA, BAL…Hmmm????

7. Miami Dolphins (-3) I can literally right the same thing for Miami as I did for Detroit. I know what Mike McDaniel said, but it can’t be ignored. The two games that they were supposed to “get up” for they lost 48-20 and 31-17. Need a win against a good team.

8. Dallas Cowboys (-1) The Boys were on a bye, but they definitely fit in this category. They need to beat a frisky Rams team this weekend to keep pace with Philadelphia in the NFC East.

9. Seattle Seahawks (+4) The Seahawks are just humming along, now 4-2 in 2023. Their impressive win came on the road against Detroit, but I need to see this team beat San Francisco once this year to have a legitimate shot in the NFC. If they beat SF, then they have no chance.

Oh Shit, These Teams are in the AFC Too?!?!?!?

10. Cleveland Browns (-) This team survived a game they probably should have lost in Indianapolis on Sunday. For the first time all year, the defense got worked and DeShaun Watson I just existing in Cleveland. Yet, the Browns find themselves 4-2 and are firmly entrenched in the AFC mix.

11. Cincinnati Bengals (-) We will find out if the Bengals are really back Sunday when they take on the Niners at their place. They’ve had two weeks to prepare.

12. Houston Texans (+2) After watching a week without Houston, I can firmly say that the Texans are a good team this year. DeMeco Ryans may be leading the pack for 2023 COTY.

13. Pittsburgh Steelers (+5) Find a way. That should be the Steelers 2023 motto. I still don’t think it's sustainable to have an offense this poor and survive the season, but we’ve seen worse. Mike Tomlin continues to do his thing. They have a massive game against Jacksonville at home Sunday. The 5-2 Jags at the 4-2 Steelers? Yes please!!!

14. Buffalo Bills (-6) Panic button has been pushed for the Bills. They answered the bell last year when we hit the panic button, but they also didn’t have these injuries on defense.

15. New York Jets (-) Jets were on a bye, but the win against the Eagles set them up. They have an extremely favorable next three games - NYG, LAC, LV. We will see how serious the Jets are this year.

Are These Teams Actually Good?

16. Minnesota Vikings (+6) Last week I put the Vikings in “the abyss” and mentioned they have to win if they want their season alive. Check. Kirk Cousins is an MVP candidate this season. Yea, I said it.

17. Atlanta Falcons (+4) Now leading the NFC South, the Falcons have a chance to build on their lead with a game against a Titans team who is in flux at QB. If the Falcons can stop turning it over in the red zone though…

Got Turned Away at the “We are Serious” Club.

18. Los Angeles Rams (-6) I really like how the Rams have been competing this year, but you gotta beat the Steelers at home if you want to be a playoff team. LA seems like that team all year that will make you pull your hair out. Impossible to judge.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-2) The Bucs aren’t serious. Its official. I’ll creep the door back open if they beat Buffalo Thursday - but if they lose, I would really consider selling…

20. New Orleans Saints (-4) Derek Carr is now yelling at his players. Chris Olave got arrested. Literally nothing is going right in New Orleans. Dennis Allen - your seat is officially hot.

21. Los Angeles Chargers (-2) I don’t want to hear about Justin Herbert being a top 5 quarterback. Was not that good on Sunday if you watch the game. LA is 2-4 and Brandon Staley will be the first HC fired.

22. Indianapolis Colts (+3) Indy responded in a big way after their embarrassing loss in JAX a week back. Who had Gardner Minshew cooking the Browns defense in Week 7? Not me. But as with Minshew teams, it’s always close but no cigar. Colts 0-2 since Minshew has been inserted as QB1.

The D-II Club

23. Chicago Bears (+3) Tyson Bagent has won as many games as Justin Fields since last October.

You May Not be Tanking, But You Should Be

24. Tennessee Titans (+2) I don’t even know why they moved up - maybe because the teams behind them are so bad? I don’t know. The Titans are weird though. They finally traded someone - Kevin Byard is now in Philly. Will that open the floodgates?

25. Washington Commanders (-5) I liked this team. I don’t anymore. You can’t lose to the Giants 14-7. You just can’t.

26. Las Vegas Raiders (-3) The Raiders lost the ‘back up bowl” and now face a Lions team on Monday Night coming off an embarrassing loss. Good luck!

27. New England Patriots (+4) Congrats to Bill Belichick on win 300. When will 301 come?

Still Ass

28. New York Giants (-) Beat the Jets this week and I will move them up considerably.

29. Denver Broncos (+1) The firesale is held off one more week.

30. Green Bay Packers (-6) Jordan Love is not good right now. The Packers team is awful. Matt LaFleur may be coaching for his job.

They Are Who We Though They Were

31. Arizona Cardinals (-2) Just play the Dennis Green GIF on repeat. WE let this team off the hook. They are that bad.

They Don’t Even Have Their Own Draft Pick…

32. Carolina Panthers (-) At least the Panthers couldn’t lose last week!