NFL Playoff Team Discussions

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@Europa

 I understand your comment and agree. But we are talking about power rankings not 'most easy path to SB'. 

That is awesome. TB is 5-10 ats. So is Baltimore, but you didn't include the Ravens in this epa breakdown. I'm curious 

Can't believe they doing so good without Bosa

This week's Houston Charger game will tell a lot about both teams. I'm thinking Houston

as a long shot to win AFC

Right on, you got favorite candidates from both conferences to play at this Super Bowl? 

Should be good 

Bills - Rams for me.

Wow, you have read my mind. Best of luck in the playoffs! 

Yes, we are one of the few on this forum that likes Houston as a dark horse team 

Wow, if San Fran should beat Seattle next Saturday night they will have home field advantage through out the playoffs plus this Super Bowl. The stake can't be higher for 49ers, gonna be a tough fight in this game between these two division rivals. Can't wait... 

BTW, San Francisco is a 1.5 points favorite at Santa Clara with 60-70% chance of rain/shower thru out this game.  

@Digitalkarma

 I bet Vrabel at 10/1 preflop to win COY and Sean Payton at 25/1. I knew Vrabel was going to turn this team around. They should have won that second meeting vs the Bills but besides that they’ve been pretty picture perfect. Drake Maye is accurate and is completing 70% of his passes. He moves well in the pocket and can extend plays, and he has arguably the best deep ball besides Stafford.

Yes, the competition hasn’t been stellar but they’ve beaten whoever they put infront of them. They had good wins against the Panthers, Bills, Bucs, and a good come from behind win vs Ravens. Will Campbell and Milton Williams are still on IR but this team will be DANGEROUS when those two guys return. I’m biased because I have Vrabel for COY but the job he has done is excellent.

The 49ers, despite their injuries, can win the #1 seed and Kyle Shanahan can edge out Vrabel. To everyone making the strength of schedule argument I encourage you to look at the 49ers SOS…

What most fail to realize about Denver is that they are the purveyors of putting together long, clock eating, drives on offense. People don't see this as a strategy that they employ but as a weakness because they aren't putting up massive points or blowing teams out. I can assure you Denver IS NOT winning one score games because of luck. If they possess the ball last, they are in good position to win (usually a close game late) as Bo Nix has a win in the clutch mentality. This team is sold on the leadership of Bo Nix. He doesn't win pretty. He WINS! 23 of them in two years to this point. Their defense is good enough to keep the opposition at bay while they time consume on offense on long drives that usually end with at least, at many times, a field goal. A long productive scoring drive is all that matters They time manage the game better than any team in the NFL.I see the road to the Super Bowl for the AFC as having to go through Denver. Home field has been quite the advantageous reward for Denver this year only having lost one game on home turf. I took futures on Denver before the season began @+3000 to win the Super Bowl. I like where I'm sitting.

@best_bets

 Once teams realize Bo Nix only move is roll out to the right and float pass he will get exposed, this team has zero run game you won’t get far in playoffs without a run, they only beat the eagles on 3 BS calls/no calls in final 2 min 

I am with you, in fact I have Houston to win AFC +1500

Niners/Houston SB for me.

@Digitalkarma

why worry vegas make up a point spread to even team 

Texans

Despite making it past the wildcard game as an underdog the last 2 seasons under Demeco Ryans, the Texans come into this season with fair expectations of being a playoff contender, but not to the point of being mentioned along with the elite Super Bowl contending teams. They have a chance to change the narrative and so far it looks promising after starting their season at a rocky 0-3 into besting their previous 10-7 record. Demeco brings passion and bravado to this Texans team. 

Texans were slated to have the 18th toughest schedule and ended up with having the 10th toughest schedule due to an improved AFC South. Against quality opponents this year they split the series against the Jaguars, went 1-2 against the NFC West playoff teams, went 1-1 against the AFC West playoff teams and defeated the Bills. They went 4-4 against playoff opponents which isn't bad considering how tough their schedule was. If they weren't hit with injuries early in the season then it's quite possible the Texans may have 13 wins and be amongst the #1 seed discussions. With a +101 point differential against a tough schedule , that is exceptionally good. 

Strengths: #1 ranked scoring defense, plus in turnover differential, good O-line play

Weaknesses: weak RedZone offense, subpar rushing offense 

Texans at +1400 to win the Super Bowl has some good value considering Texans have some playoff experience with CJ Stroud. Texans just need to take it to the next step by making to the AFC Championship game with their strong and opportunistic defense

@Ih8coldweather

 I think Vrabel likely gets it, but if somehow Jags end up with the better seed than Pats, then I could see Liam Cohen being thrown into the mix as well due to both team's huge turnaround. Mike MacDonald and Payton deserves a mention but team is just 3 wins better than last year. Really could be any of these 4, good luck! 

@dubz4dummyz

 I agree it's wide open this year, feels like a year where a lower ranked seed can win it all, maybe a long shot comes thru

@ChOmP

 Let's see which one Ravens, Panthers or Bucs gets past the bubble 

@best_bets

 Good points and good luck , your team has a good chance to go to Super Bowl especially if they maintain homefield advantage

@Digitalkarma

First thing first, Ravens -3.5 at the SNF finale is that all. AFC North showdown, NBC has it, play-in game to the tournament and the Big Dance.   

@Digitalkarma

 Hey just want to get some ideas in the Futures Market....who do you see the Two Teams

in the Super Bowl?...Thanks for the input

DK busted out the defibrillator for the Ravens.. we have a pulse.. a very small pulse..

@Europa

 Gonna be nerve wracking lol 

@lmb4321

 If you are to ask me now today, Texans and 49ers

Demeco vs former team at Levi Stadium 

@ChOmP