Patty Mills+FollowThe Rams might be locked into the #6/#7 seed before they even play againThe Rams schedule quirk + NFC West chaos is setting up something weird. After that brutal Week 16 collapse, the Rams don’t play again for 11 days — next game is MNF vs the Falcons. That means they’re basically watching the division race unfold without being able to respond on the field. Here’s the nightmare scenario: if the Seahawks and 49ers keep winning in the meantime, their Week 18 matchup becomes the de facto NFC West title game — while the Rams get mathematically boxed out of the division and end up effectively locked into Wild Card weekend (likely #6 or #7) by the time they even kick off on MNF. If that happens, there’s a real chance the Rams treat the Falcons game (and/or Week 18) like a pre-playoff rest spot to protect Stafford, Kupp/Puka, and key defenders. #NFL #Rams #NFCWest #Playoffs #Wildcard #Seahawks #49ers #NFLDiscussion30Share
Shawn Martin+FollowRich Eisen says “Chiefs haters” will miss them in JanuaryRich Eisen basically called his shot on the anti-Chiefs crowd: if Kansas City is out of the playoffs, a lot of people are going to think they’re relieved… and then realize the postseason feels different without the league’s biggest “villain” and the Mahomes chaos factor. His point isn’t that the NFL can’t be great without them — it’s that dynasties create stakes. You either love them, hate-watch them, or tune in hoping someone finally knocks them out. And when that’s gone, the storyline loses some juice. What do you say: do you actually miss the Chiefs when they’re not in the mix? #NFL #Chiefs #PatrickMahomes #RichEisen #NFLPlayoffs #NFLDiscussion 10Share
Nicholas Buchanan+FollowOne of These NFC Contenders Has to Miss the Playoffs — Who Is It?The NFC North and NFC West are stacked right now. Six teams already have 7+ wins, but only five can get in — even if all three wild cards come from these two divisions. Here are the records: NFC North • Bears — 8–3 • Packers — 7–3–1 • Lions — 7–4 NFC West • Rams — 9–2 • Seahawks — 8–3 • 49ers — 8–4 One of these teams is guaranteed to miss the postseason. So… who’s the odd one out, and why? Is it schedule strength? Injuries? Regression? Bad matchups down the stretch? Drop your pick — this finish is going to be wild. #NFL #PlayoffRace #NFC #Bears #Packers #Lions #Rams #Seahawks #49ers #NFLDiscussion1211Share
