Bryce Young, redemption is possible
Chosen as first choice, and disastrous during his start to his career, Bryce Young is much better since he was put on the bench in the middle of the season. Author of a colossal 5-touchdown game against the Falcons who were playing in the playoffs, the former Alabama quarterback had his best career game.
2025 will be the year of redemption for him, the one where he must prove that he is the quarterback of the future for his franchise.
The playoff schedule is known
An AFC North duel to start, a duel of young coaches to finish. The playoff schedule is here.
The Titans have the first pick in the draft
Watch out Will Levis, things are heating up for you! The first 18 choices are here.
Tanking does not exist
With a victory, the Patriots went from number 1 to number 4. The Packers lost to the Bears who had nothing to play for. Washington didn't go far. The Buccaneers won down to the wire. The Falcons lost to the Panthers.
Tanking does not exist, and while there are several reasons for this, the main one is simple: NFL contracts for the vast majority are not guaranteed. Every game is an opportunity for players to get a contract next season. Even more for replacements in the last week.
Every Sunday is a test in the NFL.
Mike Evans is historic
For the 11e season in a row, Mike Evans passed for 1,000 yards despite an injury during the season. Even if the Buccs forced themselves to give him this record.
If he doesn't have the hype of Justin Jefferson, Mike Evans is one of the best receivers of the century.
The Rams are making life difficult
By choosing to rest Matthew Stafford, the Rams took the risk of losing the 3e place in NFC. Direct consequence, the opponent in the playoffs will be Minnesota. Not necessarily a good calculation for Sean McVay's men.
Mayonnaise didn't work for the Patriots
It is the first victim of “black Monday”, more precisely on Sunday. Jerod Mayo is no longer the coach of the Patriots, after only one year. The position will be attractive, with a promising Drake Maye at quarterback.
The first domino has fallen, but it will not be the last. Many coaches will lose their place this week, whether head coaches or coordinators.
For New England, the return of Mike Vrabel would be a great story.
