Unsurprisingly, the road to the Super Bowl will pass through Kansas City and the Chiefs
It's not the most original lesson for several years now, but it seems inevitable. With their victory against the Steelers, the Chiefs once again offered themselves the 1st seat in the AFC.
It will therefore be necessary to go through Missouri again to prevent Kansas City from playing in a Super Bowl. Even if the Chiefs don't seem imperial, good luck to the qualifiers.
Lamar Jackson – Josh Allen, the king's choice
One is playing at his best level and has achieved symbolic victories (against the Chiefs, the Lions, etc.), the other is at the top of his game in his aerial game and has never seemed so strong while he already has 2 MVP titles.
Josh Allen on one side, Lamar Jackson on the other. Who to choose? Whatever your choice and that of the voters, both will make a very nice MVP. Let's enjoy.
Jim Harbaugh did a hell of a job
With their victory against the Patriots, the Chargers are officially in the playoffs. A season after having had a record of 5 victories.
If Justin Herbert seems more and more comfortable, the credit goes first and foremost to Jim Harbaugh.
The coach was able to unite a previously undisciplined group around himself and his philosophy. Result, the Chargers are catchy, defend well and no longer lose (or almost) against weaker players. Whatever the playoff result, Harbaugh's season 1 is already a success.
Dan Quinn too
We talk a lot about the work of Jim Harbaugh, Sean Payton and Kevin O'Connell, but we shouldn't forget to mention Dan Quinn. After a decent first experience but which ended badly in Atlanta, the coach had regained his credibility as defensive coordinator of the Cowboys.
Arriving on tiptoe in Washington this offseason, Quinn took the franchise from a record of 4 victories in 2023 to at least 11 in 2024. The coach is also the first since the legendary Joe Gibbs and the 1991 season , to bring the capital team to 11 victories.
Beyond the overall results, we can also salute the coach's defensive approach. Worst defense in 2023, the Commanders “only” concede 23 points per game compared to 30 last year. Great progress in just one year. Well done Dan.
There is still suspense for week 18!
The race for the playoffs is not over! In the AFC, the Bengals' victory in overtime against the Broncos prevents them from recovering the 7th spot. With its victory, even Miami can claim to pull off the heist and take this spot. Broncos, Bengals, Dolphins, 3 teams for one spot.
In the NFC, the title for the NFC South division will be decided on the last day. The equation is simple: if the Buccaneers win, they will be champions.
The Colts don't know how to finish
So yes, Indianapolis' chances of qualifying were slim. Nonetheless, the Colts scuttled themselves by losing to the team with the worst record in the league.
This is already the second time in 4 years that the Colts have lost in a decisive game against the worst record in the league. The last time was in 2021 against the Jaguars. Will Jim Irsay accept this?
Tanking does not exist
For those who think that NFL teams would indulge in tanking at the end of the season, we advise you to watch the Raiders, Giants or even Jaguars games this weekend.
3 victories carried by coaches and players who are playing for their future in the NFL. We will therefore continue to remember this lesson every year.
Drew Lock is a legend
Yes, yes, you read that right. Drew Lock became an NFL legend this Sunday. With his performance against the Colts, the quarterback delivered the 6th best performance in history since 1999 if we are to believe his EPA.
Others on the list: Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Lamar Jackson, Philip Rivers and Drew Brees. So maybe? (No, we’re kidding…)
Note: the illustration in this article was generated by an AI.
