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Ravens and Eagles both have really tough schedules remaining. I dont think either collapses or misses the playoffs but I think both will drop a couple more games than expected the rest of the way and fall to WC spots rather than division winners.

Strength of remaining schedule for your speculation purposes. Hardest at top left, easiest at bottom right:

My pick: maybe the Jets can win the AFCE this year? They've got an easier schedule than the Bills and Dolphins, just a question of how much of an anchor Z.Wilson is going to be.

Although I am of course biased, I could see us making a late season run and probably not make the playoffs, but at least play spoiler. The rams have honestly played a lot better than their record this season, a bunch of one possession games which could have gone either way, only two truly abysmal showings. With Stafford hopefully healthy the rest of the way and the toughest games on our schedule being seattle this week (who have struggled against us in the McVay era), Cleveland without a QB, the ravens, and the 49ers who could be resting starters week 18, I wouldn’t be surprised to see this team go on a run the rest of the way out

Might sound like a homer but I think Dolphins will get better, we just got a lot of key players back From injury and were able to shut out Chiefs in the second half of our last game. It takes awhile to adjust to a new scheme and our D looked terrible in the first half but figuring it out so quickly I think other teams will adapt to what we did and the Chiefs will start to fall off, they might have the best QB but he still needs weapons to throw the ball to and Kelce is really the biggest threat no-one else stands out to me.

Lions I think they are in this for the long haul, they are motivated more than any other team in the league. I think if you fall off its only against teams with better players and certainly not due to lack of motivation.

Bills are a mess

Eagles are consistent.

Bengals are done without Burrow.

Ravens are the most solid team right now all around.

49'rs hard to get a read on.

Cowboys are Cowboys

IMO it comes down to Eagles Ravens Lions Dolphins with 49'rs in the mix somewhere.

Texans run Jags collapse under hair locks

Good run: Arizona

Bad run: Buffalo

Broncos Country Let’s Ride

I mean Vikings are on a 5 game win streak and this is the best team we’ve had in awhile. Our OLine and Defense are finally playing great they’ve been our weakness the whole Kirk era

The Vikings, and I’m not sure which one.

the bills are going to fall apart. they've got some problems they still haven't figured out, and their OC was a scapegoat who's removal won't solve their problems.

more to the point, they're about to have a brutal schedule over the next month or so.

#LETS FUCKIN RIDE

(ignore my flair)

Bro the Lions have maybe one of the easiest schedules remaining. I’m not scared of the Vikings at all, Josh Dobbs was even the Lions QB3 a couple years ago behind David Blough on the depth chart, regression is inevitable for him.

Our last 3 games are against the cowboys, ravens, and bills. It'll be rough.

Vikings will finish 12-5 after a 1-4 start only losing to the Lions away

I’m extremely biased but the Seahawks have a brutal schedule and I could honestly see them losing most of their remaining games and not get above 500

Surely Pittsburgh will lose a bunch, Denver or the chargers could go on a run

I think Houston wins the AFC South maybe reaches the AFC championship for the first time ever

Commanders (hopium)

I think the Bills might surprise people. They've got this guy, Josh Allen, who's historically been a pretty good QB, and he even has some good receivers now with Diggs and Kincaid. The defense is hurt, but AJ Epenesa has been filling Matt Milano's big Pepperidge-Farmer-shaped shoes pretty well. For the first time in a hot minute we even have a running back!

The upcoming schedule is pretty tough but if they beat the Jets I think they can take one of 3 from the chiefs/eagles/cowboys (probably the latter) and maybe squeak into a wild card slot.

basically if joe brady has one or two brain cells I think we'll be alright

I think there is a very real chance the Vikings steal the NFC north from the lions. I know I’m biased but both teams have piss easy schedules (outside of maybe broncos and bengals for the Vikings) that lead to a super impactful last 3 weeks.

Hey would one of y'all please say the Raiders so I can be happy for 18 more hours?

Bills 65/35 on run/collapse, I could totally see Steelers collapsing even though I think their schedule is easy, I don't think their play/method of victory will be sustainable, same with the Jags. I could see Texans continuing to run hot

Idk that it’s unexpected but we should be the shoe-in for a collapse. I think the Bills could actually go on a run if they shape up.

Throw Malik Cunningham in the game and pats might finish 10-8.

Look I just lost Burrow let me live in delusion for a while.

It'd be incredibly on brand for the Bills, after losing to the Jets, Broncos, and Patriots, to beat the Eagles, Chiefs, and Cowboys in succession.

It'd also be very 2023 Bills to also lose to the Patriots again then Miami to miss the playoffs

Chargers. Not because of anything positive, just because it will create positive vibes among those in charge (and a more naive section of the fan base), and keep us in our cycle of mediocrity.

Texans I feel confident about. Broncos perhaps. Vikings with Dobbs is… scarier than people know.

Collapse is gonna be the Ravens. Not trying to jinx it but I’ve got a weird feeling about Lamar. Playoff run either the Broncos or Vikings.

Lions are for real, they won’t tank.

I think the Lions fall apart.

Noooo go Lions!! You’ll stay strong

Denver ⬆️ Dallas ⬇️

Denver frankly controls their own destiny with their schedule. I could 100% see them sneak in somehow with a 9-8 record based off tiebreakers. And it’d be fun to honestly see them rematch Miami in a 7/2 matchup.

Last year's Lions were losing a lot of close games early in the season, so a late-season run wasn't out of the question. They nearly beat the Eagles in week 1, only losing by 3 points.

My history as a Vikings fan makes me expect that we’ll fall apart down the stretch, but how they have played thus far should indicate it’s very possible for them to be 10-4 coming into our matchup against the Lions in Week 16.

It’s hard not to expect a collapse, but I’m ready to be hurt again!

There’s a lot of decent looking football coming out of Denver the last few weeks. Russ doesn’t even have to necessarily be Superman he just needs to not turn the ball over and make good decisions and I believe they could end up a wild card team.

As for a collapse I say the Bills. I know they’re 5-5 but I’m talking like, tear the team apart and start over type of collapse. The Bills are effectively in the same position as the Falcons after blowing a 28-3 lead. They had the best team they’ve maybe ever had and on last second plays choked. I truly think teams don’t ever recover from that type of loss

Seahawks will collapse

The chiefs are going to freak me the fu*k out by doing what the normally do: win weirdly… most of the time 😂

Green Bay and Seattle. Just a hunch with GB. If Seattle loses to the Rams who really have their number their next 4 games are SF twice, Dallas, and Philly. Also play Pittsburgh later.

I could see the Minnesota Vikings going on a deep playoff run. Dobbs has looked good and their defense is much better this year.

As for a collapse I do not see the Browns or Steelers making the playoffs however Burrows injury does complicate things.

Maybe the Jets with Rodgers

Sigh

Denver. Minnesota already started too

Cardinals have potential.

Buccs make the playoffs. Dolphins shit the bed.

Bolt Up

Steelers will collapse. Their stats suck. Their record is better than they are.

With Burrow & Watson out for the season, I can see the AFC North only sending one team to the playoffs, which is the Ravens and all of the others crumble.

A week ago everyone was thinking all 4 AFC North teams would be in the playoffs…