01-14-2023, 03:01 AM
If you're looking for "upsets" in the NFC, the Vikings vs Giants and Bucs vs Boys are the two most likely given the relative strength of each team.
But it'll be interesting to see how Purdy does in the playoffs. He's been great at managing the game in the regular season, but the playoff pressure is a different animal.
AFC seems less likely. Bills and Bengals should advance facing backup QBs, especially with how strong both teams are on both sides of the ball. Jags vs Chargers is a pretty even matchup despite the Jags destroying them earlier this season. I think that one comes down to how much Pederson leans on Etienne since the Chargers weakness is their rush defense. Could see the Jags winning this game, Lawrence has really impressed me this year. Herbert needs to show he can win a meaningful game before I believe in them being a factor in the AFC.
But it'll be interesting to see how Purdy does in the playoffs. He's been great at managing the game in the regular season, but the playoff pressure is a different animal.
AFC seems less likely. Bills and Bengals should advance facing backup QBs, especially with how strong both teams are on both sides of the ball. Jags vs Chargers is a pretty even matchup despite the Jags destroying them earlier this season. I think that one comes down to how much Pederson leans on Etienne since the Chargers weakness is their rush defense. Could see the Jags winning this game, Lawrence has really impressed me this year. Herbert needs to show he can win a meaningful game before I believe in them being a factor in the AFC.