The NFL Playoff Race 2023/24

 

Hello again sports fans, Joe here.

Here are my thoughts on the NFL Playoff Race.

In my opinion, there isn’t a clear-cut number 1 seed, dominating team in the NFL this season.

The NFL is one if not the only league in all major sports where any team on Any Given Sunday

that can win. In blowout fashion too. That’s what makes this game the best on earth. Every game

has the chance to be exciting. The salary cap really makes everything on an even playing filed.

As we stand right now the NFL Playoff picture looks like this:

AFC

1. Baltimore Ravens 

2.Miami Dolphins

3. Kansas City Chiefs

4. Jacksonville Jaguars

5. Cleveland Browns

6. Pittsburg Steelers

7. Indianapolis Colts

NFC

1. San Francisco 49ers 

2. Dallas Cowboys

3. Detroit Lions

4. Atlanta Falcons

5. Dallas Cowboys

6. Minnesota Vikings

7. Green Bay Packers

Here are my thoughts on these ranked teams in the playoffs:

AFC – 

1. Baltimore Ravens, here’s a team that has a chance to cause some real damage. They seem

to be very serious contenders this year.

2. The Miami Dolphins, word on the street is they haven’t defeated anyone with a winning

or substantial record.

3. Kansas City Chiefs – They have all the pieces but a serious deep threat that scares

defenders the past previous years.

4. Jacksonville Jaguars – Me, middle of the pack, one and done. I’m sorry to say, they’ll be

ready soon but not yet.

5. Cleveland Browns – Franchise QB injured, talented team but without a QB may not even

be here come January.

6. Pittsburgh Steelers – Good team but needs more consistency at the QB position.

7. Indianapolis Colts – See Cleveland Browns 😊

NFC 

 

1. San Franciso 49ers – I think they can go All. The. Way if Purdy plays excellent, mistake

free football.

2. Dallas Cowboys – You know what, this team has all the tools to go all in, however it

comes down to who they end up playing.

3. Detroit Lions - Just like the Texans, I'm rooting for this team. They've suffered for 50 years, now they finally have a team that's really good. 

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – In a weird way this team could upset some teams. This is an

Any Given Sunday type team.

5. Philadelphia Eagles – Hmm, I think The Eagles got “exposed” by my 49ers. I think

they’re a good team but I’m not completely convinced. They could go far but it depends

on who they’re playing right?

6. Minnesota Vikings – They started to play well, then they lost Kirk Cousins, now they’re

more than likely a one and done, if they even make the playoffs.

7. Green bay Packers – The Packers are one of those teams that can quietly cause some

damage. In a meticulous way they have a good team, however they’ll go as far Jorda

Love can take them. Sneaky good.

Alright there you have it, my thoughts on the playoffs. I had to update my playoff standing

because of Sunday. LOL This joeis the first year I’ve ever felt like I don’t know who will win it

all. I know everyone’s saying maybe the San Francisco 49ers but who knows. Any Given

Sunday!

The opinions expressed are by those of the participant. 

QB Injuries and Offensive Linemen

 

Welcome back!

It's been a while, eh? Given the situation where we left off in 2020. We all had time to reflect.

Anyway, let's get down to business.  My Blog entries will be here and there. I don't have lots of time as I used to but here, we go.

I'm going to talk about the rash of injuries in the NFL 2023/2024 season.

I think with the sudden rise in NFL player individual salaries I think it's impossible to have a dominant offensive line like the Hogs, Great wall of Dallas etc. Hence why so many QB's have season ending injuries. If you must shell out 150 million with 95 guaranteed to certain players across your team, how on earth can you pay for 5 GREAT offensive linemen? Maybe out of those 5 you'll get one and if you're lucky maybe two. I've been watching the 49ers and Eagles very closely and I think they both have the best offensive linemen in the NFL. I've seen open holes that you and I can run through. The controversial play, Tush Push the Eagles deploy both brilliant and irritatingly unstoppable. 

If I was a GM and building a team in today’s NFL, I'd start with the Oline, RB, defense then QB. I know, that's easier said than done especially when drafting. I've seen so many misses with can't miss prospects that's it's darn near impossible to find a HOF Lineman, doesn't matter what position. With so much emphasis on a Franchise QB nobody cares about offensive linemen, it’s not a sexy thing to start with. But if you don't start with that, you have so many great, young QBs going down and robbing us of their brilliant play on the field. 

Well, there you have it. That's my two cents on Linemen. In the NFL injuries happen a lot and some seasons they do, but this year has been so exciting because I don't think there's one team that's a hey, they're going to win it all.  There are 5 top teams and any given Sunday, anyone can win it all. 

Here is a list of starting Quarterbacks who are currently dealing with some sort of injury. I know injuries are part of the deal but to this seems a lot more than other years. 

Bills Josh Allen (shoulder), Steelers Kenny Pickett (ribs, knee), Ravens Lamar Jackson (ankle injury), Jaguars Trevor Lawrence (knee injury), Chargers Justin Herbert (broken middle finger on non-throwing hand), Chiefs Patrick Mahomes (hand), Cowboys Dak Prescott (finger injury), Buccaneers Baker Mayfield (shoulder, knee), and 49ers Brock Purdy (concussion), Titans Ryan Tannehill (ankle), Saints Derek Carr (concussion, shoulder), Seahawks Geno Smith (knee).  

Best to worst Offensive Lines in the NFL. 

 

I’m out see you on my next entry!