Around the League- Week 17: The End for Some, the Beginning for the Fortunate

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All of a sudden the Denver game is a big deal. Pretty shockingly bad performance by the Patriots today.

 

With the Jets losing(wow that hurts to even type) I'm going to ride with the Cardinals.

 

bu..bu..but it doesnt matter who Brady has on the field. They will find a way to win. /s

With the Jets defeat today I can at least feel happy knowing the Patriots will not make it to the SB this year.

 

The playoffs only started today for us, not them. And they'll get all their players back after the bye.

 

Brady threw the ball 5 times in the first half, 3 of which were screens or shuffle passes.

 

Patriots returning players make them a totally different team, Steelers will knock off the Bronco's making today's loss meaningless.
Patriot's may get back there again.

 

Um, unless Brady's injury turns out to be serious they'll be back in the SB

 

One loss and everyone completely jumping on Arizona as the team to beat over Carolina.
Wonder if they change their tune once Seattle is done taking it to them.

 

welp, i was trying to feel better but i guess you're right..

 

Seattle has been the best team in football since about week 10, another demonstration today. It will not be this easy for them in the playoffs but they are the favorites until someone finds a way to beat them in the playoffs. Wilson is so damn good.

 

I wouldn't be surprised if any of Seattle, Arizona or Carolina make it. I would be shocked if any AFC team beats them.
Those 3 teams are so far and away better than the rest.
But I think it is Carolina's year.

 

Wow, first New England, now Arizona and Denver - top seeds not looking too great today other than Carolina.

 

Yeah I would not count out Carolina (or Arizona despite this terrible flop today), but imagine going 15-1 and potentially seeing Seattle as your divisional round opponent, not much of a reward. Really looking forward to the NFC playoffs. I can't think of a single AFC playoff matchup that would constitute a "must-see" game, maybe Pats-Steelers I guess. As long as Pats get picked off, I'm fine with any of the other AFC teams making it.

 

Peyton!!!!

 

And the crowd goes crazy!!!

 

I think they're forgetting that the guy still leads the league in interceptions despite missing 6 games haha

 

Now that the Jets are out I'm rooting for the Broncos, I want to see Peyton get this.

 

Well that was a Hollywood drive.

 

I'm cheering for Arizona the entire way.