12. BALTIMORE RAVENS: The Ravens have been truly awful this year. Lamar Jackson has missed multiple games, and HC John Harbaugh hasn’t had his best season. Yet, they are one win away from making the playoffs. If they leave Pittsburgh with a win, they are in. Playoff Ravens could be a dangerous draw.
11. CHICAGO BEARS: The Bears may be one season early, but Bill Parcells always said, “You are what your record says you are.” The Bears are 11-5 and a win away from securing the No. 2 seed in the NFC.
10. LOS ANGELES RAMS: The Rams controlled their own destiny a couple of weeks ago. Two losses later, and they have missed out on a chance for a bye, a division title, and a home game. They’ve made their road much more difficult.
9. HOUSTON TEXANS: The Texans just keep on winning. They’ve won eight in a row, and after a 0-3 start, have secured a playoff spot. Although it’s unlikely, they can still win the division…they need to defeat the Colts, and hope the Jaguars lose to the Titans.
8. BUFFALO BILLS: This has been an uneven season for the Bills, and it may be time for HC Sean McDermott to move on. Why would he call for a two-point play at the end of their game this week against the Eagles? Only Josh Allen may be able to take this team to a Super Bowl.
