I’m talking the wide end of your personal analysis range, which could be narrow (the extreme being PHI v KC) or very wide (something like PIT v ATL).
For me, I would have it at 5 teams in each Conference, in this order – that’s it:
PHI SF DAL DET/NO
KC CIN/BAL JAX BUF
So basically you could say based on current odds, that the longest shot SB Matchup I could possibly see occurring would be NO v BUF, although I definitely prefer JAX to BUF.
Chiefs vs Eagles 9ers or Cowboys
Teams that have a real shot are KC, Cinci, Balt, Phi, Dal, and SF. I would love to be wrong on some of those.
Eagles vs Ravens. Book it.
Philly ir possibly SD. Not as high on them after their losing streak. AFC 1. Cincy 2.KC way distant 3 is baltimore
Sending you good vibes from Mexico!
I wouldn’t hate a Jets v Lions SB. Obviously, Cowboys v Bills/Chiefs/Dolphins would be ideal.
Seahawks are better than the saints
AFC: Jags, Steelers, Texans, Browns, Jets
NFC: Commies, Seahawks, Vikings, Falcons, Bucs
Minnesota belongs in the conversation. Dobbs could end up being him.
Lions vs Chiefs, the season begins and ends with these two teams facing each other, the NFL set this storyline up and I’m fucking here for it!
Bengals Vs 49ers
I think the Browns have a real shot at making it if most or all of the AFC North makes the playoffs.
Which is kind of wild until you start thinking about it.
If I’m going for a slight outsider in each conference (not KC PHI SF), then I’d go Ravens and Cowboys.
Ravens look great on all fronts and all the other AFC teams look worse than you’d expect. I still don’t think they’ll be able to play from behind with that offense/ Lamar but the defense might be able to stop that happening.
Cowboys defense just has something special. There’s so many playmakers that I could easily see them beating “better” teams. They played well against the Eagles and Purdy doesn’t look as good now he’s lost a few.
If I’m just making a prediction then it’s a repeat of last year. KC and PHI are so far clear of everyone else.
I don’t even think the Bills will make the playoffs. They’re lucky to not be 3-6. They almost lost to the Giants without Saquon and almost lost to the Bucs. They have a tough second half schedule compared to the other AFC teams in the hunt.
The Bengals, Browns, Steelers, Chargers and even Texans have an easier 2nd half & have a shot at getting to the playoffs over the Bills.
I think it’s KC or BAL vs PHI
I’d love a CIN or JAX vs DET Superbowl though
Buffalo beating Dallas would be awesome too