Rocky Landing

Wilkerson was really making a case for himself in the preseason, and I think it came down to him vs Shavers. To the eye, it looked like Wilkerson was the better player, with the exception of one spectacular catch that Shavers made in a preseason game. Shavers likely also had the edge on him as a ST player, and as an established teammate with a lot of respect in the locker room. He struck me as an exceptionally consistent player. When faced with the opportunity in the preseason, and with a very short tenure on the team, he looked composed, and didn't rattle. He could surprise us tomorrow.

I despise the idea of the Pats* being good enough to get to the AFCCG.

I especially dislike the change that gave only a single team a first week bye. Two teams was fine, but really unfair to give one team such a huge advantage. And it still doesn't address the reality of weaker vs. stronger divisions. I didn't think adding a playoff team per conference was a good idea. Six teams per conference makes more sense, IMO.

Josh has shown an ability to exploit a PI when he sees one. But the league definitely has more of a "let them play" attitude during the playoffs.

Who was available?

The wake of destruction following Aaron Rodgers...

Just in terms of public perception, Ravens fans have been calling for Harbaugh's head for a while. For context, the Harbaugh-haters in Baltimore have been significantly louder, and at a higher percentage than the McD haters in Buffalo. I wouldn't say "the writing was on the wall" at the beginning of the season, but the sharpie was in hand. And after their week-one loss to the Bills, it started to be written. I don't even think it was missing the playoffs that sealed it. If their rookie kicker hadn't shanked that last FG, and they squeaked into the playoffs, I think the only thing that would have saved Harbaugh's job would have been an AFCCG appearance. (Maybe making it to the divisional round?) On paper, they have one of the best rosters in the league, but they have underperformed all season long.

The meltdown on this site would be epic...

Apparently, Isaiah McKenzie's short-lived La Traila Barbecue was quite good, but with lousy service.

Mike McDaniel just lets words fall out of his mouth like he's eating a salad with his face shot full of Novocain. Plus, I think he smokes a lot of weed. If he answers someone with, "everything is on the table..." he may very well have forgotten to listen to the question. He always has that look on his face like he staring into a refrigerator, and has forgotten why he walked into the kitchen in the first place. That said, I have to believe that all of Miami would like to part ways with Tua, and perhaps the feeling is mutual. Tua learned this season that the key to being relaxed in the pocket is to not give a *****. And he surely doesn't. He will leave Miami having banked generational wealth, and hopefully without CTE in his future. Maybe he will find a job somewhere else as a starter, but I think he'd make a fine backup QB for the Arizona Cardinals. Or maybe he just goes back to Hawaii, and coaches high school football? That sounds like a nice life to me.

Knox has been having a great season.

Remember how easy it was for Pats* fans during the Patriots* "dynasty?" Why does being a Bills fan have to be so stressful??? GO BILLS!

This season especially, Bills WRs are expected to block. Coleman blocks, and he's pretty good at it. Worthy, not so much. I haven't watched a ton of Chiefs football this season, but with the injuries they've sustained on their O-line, I can understand how Worthy isn't seeing the field lately. Be that as it may, Worthy is not built to be a Bill, IMO.

A gift from the "...hope I'm wrong (but not really)" crowd.

I have no problem admitting when I'm wrong, and unfortunately, I was clearly wrong about Coleman. Not sure why you feel the need to throw shade at me specifically.

Curtis Samual had his moments too.

You mean the guy who was out for 2 1/2 games after bumping into Travis Kelce-- a collision that Travis barely noticed, but sent Worthy ass over elbows?

I think Hairston's going to be a great CB-- but he ain't built for getting tackled!

He'd get broken in half!

Miami rejoices.

That sucked

God, another three+ hours of Cris Collinsworth...

Pretty good day in the league, so far.

Please, Denver, please, Denver, please, Denver, please...

I almost want the Dolphins to win this game. They need to have a mediocre, middling season-- like the Bills in the drought years. I don't want to see them with any high draft picks. Still, it's fun to see them blow a 17-0 lead.