So Many Games. So Many Scenarios. Your NFL Football Open Thread

It would be exhausting to go through all of them and they’ve already been covered by some fine folks earlier in the week so I’ll try to keep that stuff to a minimum.

To The Games!

Bucs/Panthers:

The game plan should be simple-put in-over-his-head Bryce Young under pressure and watch the turnovers follow. The last time ’round Tampa did that he ended up with a nasty 7.7 QBR. Carolina of course has nothing to do with the playoffs but they do possess an owner who is a wild card in that he lacks impulse control. Gotta feel sorry for a white billionaire that feels like things aren’t going his way.

Browns/Bengals:

Hard to believe that Cincy doesn’t have a division win this year but then you take a gander at the other teams and it becomes clear. But now that they’re on their 5th starting qb things should be just fine. Oof! Cleveland is locked into the 5th seed so these squadoos should just go through the motions.

Vikes/Lions:

Minny’s chances of post-season glory hinge on a W and help from three other teams so their longboat is dead in the water. Detroit looks like a one-and-done team to me because, well, Nick Mullens of all qb’s hung 411 yards on them-imagine what a starter would amass.

Jets/Pats:

Just don’t look!

Falcons/Saints:

Hopefully this is the final stop on the Art Smith Hate Train. The guy couldn’t game-manage his way out of a paper bag. So how does he win? He doesn’t-the D is fantastic at shutting down the run. Should you wish to see egregious player utilization, have a gander at this fixture.

Jags/Titans:

Will Tennessee play the role of playoff enabler for the second week in a row? They did a huge solid (which also the phrase used around these parts for the aftermath of a fried pickle/Hot Chicken feast) for the Texans last week. The bumper music will likely be “Lay Down Sally”.

Have at it.