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Cover photo taken from Syracuse.com.

1 – 49ers (11-3)

“Buzzsaw” is starting to look like an understatement. Brock Purdy isn’t about to win MVP, is he?

2 – Ravens (11-3) 1

Never thought I’d be looking forward to Christmas because the Baltimore Ravens are playing, but here we are. Monday night’s contest in the Bay is my most-anticipated regular season tilt in… God knows how long.

3 – Chiefs (9-5) 2

I mean… that’s fine, I guess. Still need to see some real improvement against some real competition.

4 – Lions (10-4) 2

Consider me re-convinced. That was amazing.

5 – Cowboys (10-4) 3

Felt like a return to Earth was inevitable, but man… it wasn’t supposed to look like that.

6 – Eagles (10-4) 2

I’m loving absolutely every single second of this.

7 – Bills (8-6) 2

It’s true that nobody wants to see the Bills right now. It’s not true that nobody wants to see the Bills in the playoffs, considering they are incapable of winning at that time. Let’s stop that narrative, please.

8 – Dolphins (10-4) 1

Didn’t really want to bump Miami down this week, but there was literally nothing else I could have done.

9 – Browns (9-5) 1

Didn’t really want to up Cleveland down this week, but there was literally nothing else I could have done. Sigh.

10 – Rams (7-7) 3

The Rams are the Bills of the NFC, but the media will never give them that. I, however, will. Largely because my preseason take about this team will haunt me forever.

11 – Seahawks (7-7) 6

That was as much-needed of a win as they come in this league. What once looked like a team crashing out of the playoffs suddenly has a sharp upward trajectory. Should be a fascinating final few weeks.

12 – Broncos (7-7) 4

Literally the exact opposite of the Seahawks. We’re back to the September weirdness in Denver.

13 – Jaguars (8-6) 2

Just so… meh.

14 – Texans (8-6) 2

Moving the Texans down this week felt criminal, but I still don’t know what to expect out of them while C.J. Stroud continues to miss time, especially now that they have to face Cleveland.

15 – Bengals (8-6)

The legend of Jake Browning is truly something to behold. Cincinnati really had no business winning that game on Saturday, but here we are. And a playoff spot is theirs to lose.

16 – Colts (8-6)

I’ve been singing this team’s praises for a while now, and for good reason. They’re just so solid and extremely deserving of a playoff spot. I hope they get it.

17 – Buccaneers (7-7) 3

I’ll be damned, this team is actually going to win the division, and it might actually be because Baker Mayfield is an above average quarterback. These are truly the end times.

18 – Vikings (7-7) 1

I was wrong. It doesn’t really matter who lines up under center for the Vikings. They’re going to be competitive no matter what. They literally don’t know what it’s like to be uncompetitive.

19 – Saints (7-7) 3

Real strong possibility this team loses out, and I wouldn’t mind that at all.

20 – Packers (6-8) 6

I victory lapped far too soon. Consider this a lesson learned. Also, it’s nice to know that Joe Barry will likely never have another NFL job.

21 – Falcons (6-8)

Should I have moved the Falcons down this week? Probably. But I’ve been lower on them than most for the entirety of the season, and no team below them deserves to jump them. So they stay put.

22 – Titans (5-9) 1

Where is Derrick Henry? Has anyone seen him? Isn’t he supposed to be a key to this team’s success? No? I guess not.

23 – Bears (5-9) 1

We’re approaching the “Bears drafting a QB at No. 1 is a mistake” territory. No, seriously.

24 – Raiders (6-8) 4

Hahahahaha that was incredible. Thank you for that.

25 – Chargers (5-9) 7

Brandon Staley fired three games too late… maybe a couple of seasons too late.

26 – Giants (5-9) 1

Did you guys know Tommy Devito is Italian?

27 – Jets (4-10) 1

I have zero interest in watching this team play a single second of football for the remainder of the season. Which is fantastic, because they host us this weekend.

28 – Steelers (7-7) 1

While I might still be acting too harsh towards the Steelers, I’d like to think that no team quarterbacked by Mason Rudolph deserves a spot anywhere but the bottom five.

29 – Cardinals (3-11)

The Cardinals’ jig is up. Being kind of competitive isn’t competitive enough.

30 – Commanders (4-10)

What a roller coaster it has been. From “wow Sam Howell is kind of good” to “Sam Howell is the future” to Sam Howell being benched and likely losing the keys to the franchise is the epitome of this team’s quarterback situation in my lifetime. One day, the pain will end. Today is not that day.

31 – Patriots (3-11)

Congratulations, you were just competitive enough to remain at 31 this week. Barely.

32 – Panthers (2-12)

Carolina winning on Sunday felt inevitable. Good for the team, and all four fans who stuck around in the deluge to watch it.

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Cover photo taken from Lone Star Live.

1 – 49ers (10-3)

Buzzsaw.

2 – Cowboys (10-3) 1

Playing perhaps the best football of any team in the league right now. Would be fascinated to see how a game against San Francisco would look today.

3 – Ravens (10-3) 1

They’re finding ways to win. That’s scary.

4 – Eagles (10-3) 2

LOL.

5 – Chiefs (8-5)

Had no idea what to do with them. Such a strange second half of this season.

6 – Lions (9-4)

See: above.

7 – Dolphins (9-4)

See: above again.

8 – Broncos (7-6) 4

I don’t think anyone in the league wants to see this team right now.

9 – Bills (7-6) 4

See: above.

10 – Browns (8-5) 4

Joe Flacco leading the Browns to the playoffs in 2023. Who would’ve thought?

11 – Jaguars (8-5) 2

I think they’ll be fine. Division should be free to take.

12 – Texans (7-6) 4

Injuries suck.

13 – Rams (6-7) 3

I don’t care that they lost or that they’re below .500. This is a damn good team.

14 – Packers (6-7) 4

So much for me being vindicated.

15 – Bengals (7-6) 5

The legend of Jake Browning. This is a playoff team with him playing like this.

16 – Colts (7-6) 5

In a battle of backups, Gardner Minshew got one-upped.

17 – Seahawks (6-7) 2

Okay, now it’s fully falling apart.

18 – Chargers (5-8) 1

How is Brandon Staley still employed?

19 – Vikings (7-6) 1

From perhaps the ugliest win ever to demoting Josh Dobbs to a third-string QB and putting your season in the hands of Nick Mullens… yeah, it’s over.

20 – Buccaneers (6-7) 4

Thank you for making this division even more hilarious.

21 – Falcons (6-7) 1

You had one job.

22 – Saints (6-7) 1

Please don’t win this division.

23 – Titans (5-8) 2

Good for Will Levis and the Titans. They needed that.

24 – Bears (5-8) 2

Justin Fields might’ve secured his job for next season. Whether that’s in Chicago or elsewhere is yet to be determined.

25 – Giants (5-8) 2

Is Tommy Devito… the answer?

26 – Jets (5-8) 4

That must’ve felt like an exorcism.

27 – Steelers (7-6) 8

Even I realize that this is harsh, but golly. What the hell is going on?

28 – Raiders (5-8) 7

Never again.

29 – Cardinals (3-10) 1

One month away from Marvin Harrison Jr.

30 – Commanders (4-9) 1

Bye weeks are the best.

31 – Patriots (3-10) 1

Where on Earth did that come from?

32 – Panthers (1-12) 1

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Cover photo taken from AP News.

1 – 49ers (9-3) 1

I told you they were back.

2 – Eagles (10-2) 1

It’s about damn time.

3 – Cowboys (9-3) 2

Still need to see it against real competition to believe it. Real chance to make a statement on Sunday night.

4 – Ravens (9-3)

We’ll see what happens.

5 – Chiefs (8-4) 2

Real problems.

6 – Lions (9-3)

Keep finding ways to win.

7 – Dolphins (9-3)

See: Dallas. Only difference is this schedule is still a joke until Christmas Eve.

8 – Texans (7-5) 5

Best win in years.

9 – Jaguars (8-4) 1

Is Lawrence ok?

10 – Packers (6-6) 7

Am I about to be vindicated?

11 – Colts (7-5) 4

Just a solid team that always pulls it out. Playoffs are in sight.

12 – Broncos (6-6) 3

Still a chance, but it just got a lot harder.

13 – Bills (6-6) 2

Season comes down to Sunday.

14 – Browns (7-5) 4

Shockingly, Joe Flacco isn’t the answer.

15 – Seahawks (6-6) 3

It’s starting to fall apart a wee bit.

16 – Rams (6-6) 4

Consider me proven wrong.

17 – Chargers (5-7) 1

That was ugly.

18 – Vikings (6-6) 2

One last push?

19 – Steelers (7-5) 5

It’s over.

20 – Bengals (6-6) 1

That was unexpected.

21 – Raiders (5-7) 1

What do you possibly have left in the tank?

22 – Falcons (6-6) 1

That was ugly x2.

23 – Saints (5-7) 4

Yikes.

24 – Buccaneers (5-7) 1

That was ugly x3.

25 – Titans (4-8) 1

Yikes x2.

26 – Bears (4-8)

This is fun, but don’t blow the top five pick, now.

27 – Giants (4-8)

See: above.

28 – Cardinals (3-10) 2

Almost called it.

29 – Commanders (4-9) 1

Good lord.

30 – Jets (4-8) 1

It has never been more over.

31 – Panthers (1-11) 1

Somehow not 32nd this week.

32 – Patriots (2-10) 1

Officially the worst team in the league. Scoring double digit points isn’t rocket science.

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Cover photo taken from CBS Sports.

1 – Eagles (10-1)

They can’t keep getting away with it.

2 – 49ers (8-3) 1

They’re healthy. They’re back. Sunday determines the season.

3 – Chiefs (8-3) 1

They’re healthy. They’re kind of back. Need to keep stacking wins.

4 – Ravens (9-3) 1

Defense is elite. Offense is clearly missing Mark Andrews. How long can they keep it up?

5 – Cowboys (8-3) 1

Keep on crushing your cupcakes. We’ll see what happens against Philly.

6 – Lions (8-3) 2

Divisional games are tough. You get a pass… for now.

7 – Dolphins (8-3) 1

Honestly? Still yet to be really impressed.

8 – Jaguars (8-3) 2

Massive win on Sunday. The division is theirs to lose.

9 – Broncos (6-5) 4

I owe you an apology.

10 – Browns (7-4) 3

You fooled me.

11 – Bills (6-6)

Welp.

12 – Seahawks (6-5)

It’s a brutal stretch of the schedule, but that’s no excuse to lay down and die.

13 – Texans (6-5) 4

Tough loss, but one that proves they might not be ready for primetime just yet.

14 – Steelers (7-4) 1

Crazy what happens to your offense when you fire the coordinator that had you stuck in the 1920s!

15 – Colts (6-5) 4

Awesome story. Wish they weren’t so beat up.

16 – Vikings (6-6) 2

Regression to the mean. Both for the one score games and for Josh Dobbs.

17 – Packers (5-6) 4

“The masculine urge to say ‘we’re back’ after saying ‘it’s over.'”

18 – Chargers (4-7) 2

Feels like one more straw will break the camel’s back in terms of Brandon Staley.

19 – Saints (5-6) 2

Really?

20 – Rams (5-6) 4

Not bad. Keep it up, and we’ll see what happens.

21 – Bengals (5-6) 3

At least the draft pick will be good.

22 – Raiders (5-7) 2

That was a fun month, wasn’t it? Back to reality.

23 – Falcons (5-6) 5

Please don’t end up winning this division. I can’t do it.

24 – Titans (4-7) 1

Meh.

25 – Buccaneers (4-7) 3

Even more meh.

26 – Bears (4-8) 3

“How are you not dead yet?”

“I have no idea!”

27 – Giants (4-8) 3

I’ll admit it. The Tommy Devito story rocks. Rooting for the kid.

28 – Commanders (4-8) 3

One bad man gone, one to go.

29 – Jets (4-7) 3

Perhaps the most unwatchable product in the league.

30 – Cardinals (2-10) 3

Don’t know why I was respecting this team so much.

31 – Patriots (2-9)

Congrats on landing Caleb Williams or Drake Maye!

32 – Panthers (1-10)

The franchise should be embarrassed.

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Cover photo taken from Reuters.

1 – Eagles (9-1)

2 – Chiefs (7-3)

3 – 49ers (7-3)

4 – Lions (8-2)

5 – Ravens (8-3)

6 – Cowboys (7-3)

7 – Browns (7-3)

8 – Dolphins (7-3)

9 – Texans (6-4)

10 – Jaguars (7-3) 1

11 – Bills (6-5) 5

12 – Seahawks (6-4)

13 – Broncos (5-5) 6

14 – Vikings (6-5) 1

15 – Steelers (6-4) 1

16 – Chargers (4-6) 1

17 – Saints (5-5)

18 – Bengals (5-5) 8

19 – Colts (5-5) 1

20 – Raiders (5-6) 1

21 – Packers (4-6) 1

22 – Buccaneers (4-6)

23 – Titans (3-7)

24 – Rams (4-6) 2

25 – Commanders (4-7) 4

26 – Jets (4-6) 2

27 – Cardinals (2-9)

28 – Falcons (4-6)

29 – Bears (3-8)

30 – Giants (3-8) 2

31 – Patriots (2-8) 1

32 – Panthers (1-9) 1

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