Lamar Jackson is a legend
If other players like Christian McCaffrey deserve to be in the MVP race, it seems likely to see Lamar Jackson get it given the importance of quarterbacks.
We're going to have to start respecting Lamar for what he's worth. If he becomes a double MVP, he will join a very select group of 10 players: Patrick Mahomes, Jim Brown (only non-QB), Johnny Unitas, Joe Montana, Steve Young, Brett Favre, Kurt Warner, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers.
Lamar Jackson only needs one thing: a great run in the playoffs. Speaking of that…
The 49ers and Ravens are the favorites for the Super Bowl
One week before the end of the regular season, the number 1 seeds are known. The Ravens humiliated the Dolphins a week after beating the 49ers and are now the season favorites.
For the Niners, the defeat of the Eagles and the Lions makes the situation easier, and the domination in the NFC is for the moment indisputable. The NFL isn't an exact science, but a Superbowl XLVII rematch is by far the most likely scenario. AND probably the most desirable show-wise.
Joe Flacco is the comeback player of the year
Yes, the story of Damar Hamlin is as beautiful as it is tragic. But giving the trophy to a reserve player while Joe Flacco is making history sounds like an absolutely stupid idea.
Flacco finds new youth and will take a Browns team to the playoffs which has lost half of its starters. This team has heart and a new captain. So comfortable that he even takes little naps in the middle of a match.
when you throw for 300+ yards in 4 straight games and it's past your bedtime pic.twitter.com/BZEBong7JB
— NFL (@NFL) December 29, 2023
The Rams know how to draft
Only starter since the end of November, Kyren Williams (5th round) has transformed the Rams' offense, transforming a one-dimensional attack into a dual threat. Still author of 101 yards and 3 touchdowns, he has established himself as a force.
For his part, Puka Nacua (5th round) once again rolled over the opposing defense with 118 yards, and he is in the race to become the most prolific rookie receiver in history.
If the Rams have often been caricatured for rarely drafting in the first round, it must also be recognized that they are one of the best teams for drafting talent in the latter rounds of the draft.
Texans too
When CJ Stroud is on the field, his team is not the same. The calm and control that the Texans showed in this game illustrates the place that the former Ohio State quarterback has taken on this team. Even without Tank Dell, Stroud finds solutions to move forward.
On the defensive side, the leader is also a rookie, edge rusher Will Anderson, again author of 2 sacks. Houston made a gamble by choosing two players in the top 5, but after one season the bet seems to be winning.
Atlanta, it's incomprehensible, part 2
Last week we saw the unpredictability of the Falcons with these words:
“After a humiliating loss to the Panthers, it would have been almost logical to see the Falcons collapse. However, Atlanta saved their hopes of the playoffs with an authoritarian victory against the Colts who were in good shape. »
This week, this same team was crushed by the Bears without being able to respond on offense or defense. There have been some good things but the season remains bad overall, and we have to turn the page Arthur Smith.
The defenseless Eagles
The Eagles just lost their fourth game in five weeks. If the overall performance is open to criticism, it is the defense which is the focus of criticism. This squad conceded 449 yards, being as weak against the run as against the pass.
The unofficial change of defensive coordinator in favor of Matt Patricia has changed nothing, this team is no longer capable of fighting even against one of the worst attacks in the league. For the second time in 3 weeks, the Eagles let the opponent score a touchdown in the last minute to lose the game.
The group is living poorly, and seems to be in distress at the worst time, two weeks before the playoffs.
Mike Tomlin is immortal
For the 17th consecutive season, the Steelers will not have a negative record. Better, the Steelers put in a complete performance to beat the Seahawks. More than 200 yards in the air and on the ground, Pittsburgh found stability with Mason Rudolph.
Qualification for the playoffs is not guaranteed given the number of candidates, but this season which seemed over 4 weeks ago is still alive for another week.
