Cover photo taken from KGET.
1 – 
Ravens (12-3) 
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In one fell swoop, the Ravens became AFC and Super Bowl favorites, Lamar Jackson became the MVP and they became the most feared team in the league.
That’s a pretty good Christmas, if you ask me.
2 – 
49ers (11-4) 
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It’s not surprising that Brock Purdy melted in a big moment. It is surprising that he melted down that badly. It’s perhaps even more shocking that the defense played as poorly as it did.
But perhaps San Francisco needed this reality check while they’re fully healthy. And the good news is, they’ll still have home field advantage in the playoffs.
3 – 
Dolphins (11-4) 5
It took the Dolphins til Christmas Eve to beat a team with a winning record, but what a win it was. It helps instill just the slightest bit of confidence that this team is going to do something in the playoffs.
But first, they have to win the division. And I still don’t know how much I believe in their ability to do so.
4 – 
Lions (11-4) 
All-around sound. Nothing more to say about the Lions that I haven’t been saying for weeks. Give them their flowers.
And man, what a feeling it must be to win the division for the first time in 30 years.
5 – 
Bills (9-6) 2
Not the most convincing of victories on Saturday, but a win is a win.
They just have to do it two more times.
6 – 
Eagles (11-4)
They’re starting to become unimpressive. The flaws are making themselves more and more apparent. The playcalling seems to be getting worse and worse, and the secondary is a glaring weak spot.
Fine by me!
7 – 
Browns (10-5) 2
Everyone says the Bills are the team that no one in the AFC wants to see in the playoffs, but I honestly think that title belongs to the Browns. This defense is elite and — against all odds — Joe Flacco is playing out of his mind. They just keep winning and winning and winning.
I assure you, this team is going to win a playoff game. I just don’t know where it’s going to be.
8 – 
Cowboys (10-5) 3
Should’ve seen that coming!
This team is a fugazi. Nothing but a paper straw.
9 – 
Chiefs (9-6) 6
I’m finally cutting ties with the hope that the Chiefs are going to figure it out. There are two weeks left in the regular season. This is who they are: an above-average team being held back by a complete lack of competence from its offense.
They aren’t going to host the AFC Championship Game. Hell, they might not even get there. I will never doubt Patrick Mahomes in the playoffs, but what more can he do at this point?
10 – 
Rams (8-7)
As I’ve been saying, the Rams are the Browns/Bills of the NFC.
You do not want to see them in January.
11 – 
Seahawks (8-7)
The Seahawks might just be the most inconsistent team in the league. I just never know what I’m going to get. The playoffs are almost a certainty, but once they’re there? I don’t see anything happening.
12 – 
Buccaneers (8-7) 5
Props to Baker Mayfield for making me eat crow time and time again. He is playing better than most quarterbacks right now, and this team is thriving off of it. Whoever winds up with the 5-seed in the NFC is not going to have an easy time in Tampa.
13 – 
Jaguars (8-7)
Just throw in the towel. It’s over.
14 – 
Texans (8-7)
If C.J. Stroud comes back this week, the division is right there for the taking. Just gotta reach out and grab it.
15 – 
Broncos (7-8) 3
Be embarrassed. Between the on- and off-the-field antics, this team has regressed into what they were two months ago: a bad joke.
16 – 
Bengals (8-7) 1
The Jake Browning Linsanity run was fun while it lasted.
17 – 
Falcons (7-8) 4
Please don’t wind up winning this division. None of us want to see you play more games.
18 – 
Colts (8-7) 2
The Gardner Minshew Linsanity run was fun while it lasted.
19 – 
Packers (7-8) 1
Oh look, Jordan Love remembered how to play football. The defense, on the other hand, still hasn’t. That’s what happens when you employ Joe Barry.
20 – 
Vikings (7-8) 2
The Vikings have thrown in the towel, and I do not blame them at all. It’s a true shame how this season ended up playing out.
21 – 
Saints (7-8) 2
It’s okay, Saints fans. It’s almost over.
22 – 
Bears (6-9) 1
I truly think Justin Fields has done enough to keep his job for another year. While the Bears have options, I think it makes too much sense to keep Justin for another year and continue this rebuild around him.
23 – 
Raiders (7-8) 1
Antonio Pierce, man. What a guy. How are the Raiders better at appointing interim-head coaches than finding actual ones?
24 – 
Steelers (8-7) 4
So, you won a game. Don’t think this brings you back into my good graces. I still want nothing to do with you.
25 – 
Titans (5-10) 3
Thanks for the memories this season, Will Levis. We’ll be seeing you in September.
26 – 
Chargers (5-10) 1
See: New Orleans.
27 – 
Giants (5-10) 1
The Tommy Devito Linsanity run was fun while it lasted.
28 – 
Jets (6-9) 1
Thank you so so so much. Your willingness to win will forever live in the hearts of Washington fans. Our imminent franchise-changing QB is forever in your debt.
29 – 
Patriots (4-11) 2
See: New York Jets.
30 – 
Cardinals (3-12) 1
Can you do me a favor and win a game or two down the stretch? Cheers.
31 – 
Commanders (4-11) 1
While it has never been more over than it currently is, we might finally have a generational talent at QB fall into our lap. Just two more losses to go. Bring it home, baby.
32 – 
Panthers (2-13)
Good for Bryce Young to put a few great games on tape. The kid has a bright future. The team just needs to do the right thing and rebuild successfully. But, with David Tapper at the helm, that feels like an impossibility.
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