The Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield are more attractive than ever
The Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield are fighters, winning every week through the force of spirit and friendship. But is this really the only explanation?
Week in and week out, the Buccaneers look like a talented team on both ends of the ball. Mike Evans is back to his level, that of one of the best players in the league, and Tampa Bay has just passed 40 points to the best defense in the league.
In addition to being the division favorite, the Buccaneers look like a team you don't want to face in the playoffs. And Baker Mayfield is more than ever the leader of this team.
Josh Allen is the MVP (repeat)
Yes, you already read this two weeks ago. But more than ever, Josh Allen is the best player in the league this season. Author of 10 touchdowns in two matches, he led his team to victory against the best team in the league.
Without a number 1 receiver, Josh Allen is more fulfilled than ever. On the ground and in the air, he still has a chance to take his team to the number 1 seed.
Defenseless Lions
Speaking of Josh Allen's casualties, the Lions didn't show a very good face on defense. It must be said that every week the injuries accumulate in this squad.
This week, the Lions lost Davis III, Alim McNeill and Khalil Dorsey. Even though this team's mentality is perfect, the best group can't deal with so many injuries every week. To the point of wondering if this isn't what could make them lose in the playoffs.
The 49ers in an impasse?
Before the season started, the San Francisco 49ers were a favorite this season. Between injuries and poor performances, the 2024 season did not go as planned. If a bad season can only be an accident, the observation here is more worrying.
The current teams seem to have gotten used to the Niners' offensive scheme and certain executives (Deebo Samuel, Trent Williams, Christian McCaffrey) are no longer dominant. The need for renewal is felt, and the Niners may be seeing the window close.
The AFC playoff race is already over
Bills, Steelers, Ravens, Texans, Chiefs, Broncos, Chargers.
Barring an earthquake, these will be the seven teams in the AFC playoffs. If the lack of suspense three weeks before the end of the season may be of concern, it is also the absentees who shine.
Joe Burrow's Bengals will not be there, as will the Jets, the great pre-season hype. No offense to the Chargers and Broncos, but the AFC won't be as attractive as expected in January.
The Colts, self-destruct mode
Come in, come in, the Colts circus performs every week before your amazed eyes.
Jonathan Taylor will do his famous ball-dropping routine before the endzone.
And we will end with a magnificent “trick play” which ends in the endzone, but not the opposing endzone.
Ridiculous, but entertaining.
Jalen Hurts – AJ Brown, divorce annulled
Throughout the week, the relationship between Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown has been the center of discussion in the American media. And more generally the performance of the Eagles in the air.
The Eagles' response was thunderous: 290 yards and 2 touchdowns for Jalen Hurts, 110 yards for AJ Brown and 109 yards for Devonta Smith. If this attack can truly be effective over several weeks in the air, then they are going to be difficult to stop.
Patrick Mahomes is injured
Even if Patrick Mahomes is capable of winning a Super Bowl on an ankle, it's crucial information for the two-time defending champion.
And this will surely give Carson Wentz the opportunity to start again in the NFL. It may be a small detail for you, but for me it means a lot.
