Odds of Wild Cards meeting in the Super Bowl could be high.

[Generic_Bills_Fan]

10 minutes ago, Governor said:

The Jags might be the most complete team for the playoffs this year. I wouldn’t sleep on them. I think they can handle Houston.

Right but being the 2 seed would be very advantageous when they get bounced.

I really think jags and Texans are better than pats and broncos tbh 

[Governor]

2 minutes ago, Generic_Bills_Fan said:

I really think jags and Texans are better than pats and broncos tbh 

My gut tells me that the Pats lack of talent and depth will catch up to them in the playoffs, but still a very successful season and bright future.

[US Egg]

7 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said:

That's going to be Vrabel tonight after his loss to the Giants!

I did an “I oughta” switch. But yeah, that be a welcome sight.

[TheFunPolice]

1 hour ago, ColoradoBills said:

 

After the KC game the Texans have the Cardinals, Raiders, Chargers and finish with the Colts.

One of the easier schedules of all Wildcard competitors.

 

I forgot the Chargers and Texans play too...

 

That's what I meant above: lots of losses are coming for some of these teams in the near future and the AFC playoff picture will open up a bit 

[mjt328]

Both conferences are a total mess.  But mostly the AFC.

I have no idea what team would be considered the true favorite.

 

The Broncos are currently sitting at the top.  They have a good coach, a decent young QB and strong defense.  No glaring weaknesses.  But also nothing that would strike fear into your heart if forced to play them in the playoffs.  They have barely scraped out wins against the worst of the worst teams in the NFL, and appear very beatable.

 

Then you have the Patriots, Jaguars and Colts.  All seem like well-coached, young teams with solid rosters who improved in the offseason.  But it's hard not to get Vikings vibes.  I can't help but see these teams as Wild Card contenders with extremely favorable schedules.  Not teams who should be pushing for the #1 Seed.  The Colts collapse already looks like it started around Week 9-10.  

 

The Chargers are middle of the pack everywhere, with a QB just outside of the elite group.  Not scary at all.  Houston has a tremendous defense and is just now making a late push.  But the offense is very mediocre, and doesn't look like a unit that can string together a deep postseason run.

 

Then of course you have the Bills, Chiefs, Ravens and Bengals.  Huge favorites back in August.  And even now, it's usually the elite QBs that find a way to rise above the pack in the postseason.  But all three teams have severely flawed rosters outside of quarterback, have really bad injury issues to overcome, or are in a huge hole and may not make the playoffs at all.  

 

[mjt328]

59 minutes ago, Governor said:

My gut tells me that the Pats lack of talent and depth will catch up to them in the playoffs, but still a very successful season and bright future.

 

The Patriots schedule has been ridiculously easy.  Raiders, Dolphins, Panthers, Saints, Titans, Browns, Falcons, Jets, Giants.

They also got the Bengals the week they were without Jamar Chase, and before Joe Burrow came back.

 

We have struggled against teams we should have beaten, so no excuses... they deserve to win the AFC East.

But it's hard not to believe the Patriots are headed for a big wakeup call in January.

 

It will be interesting to see how our second game goes, along with the Ravens (if they get healthy down the stretch).