In this window every game has a story to tell and I’m here to sit by the campfire and take it all in. And to top it off there’s some hot fantasy action for those that squeaked into the playoffs by the narrowest of margins. (yours truly)

To The Games!

Browns/Bears:

Chicago had the #1 seed for one week and it was glorious. Seriously, no one saw that coming even a few weeks into the season. Now at 9-4 overall and 4-1 at home they need to take care of business against a Cleveland team whose defense actually faltered last week. (vs the Titans of all teams)

Ravens/Bengals:

If I had to pick one QB in the league to play the spoiler role I would pick Joe Burrow and here we are. I’ve never called Baltimore desperate before but the times are a changin’ this season. Cincy’s D is not the out-and-out embarrassment that it was earlier in the year. Don’t get me wrong, they’re still below average but can surprise from series to series.

Chargers/Chiefs:

There’s a late season Narrative in its nascent stage and it consists of this-a damaged Justin Herbert behind a gutless o-line is going to drag the Chargers over the finish line and into the playoffs. I look forward to hearing the Chiefs death rattle later this afternoon.

Bills/Pats:

If New England wins they clinch the division and if Buffalo loses they’ve still got a shot at the playoffs. That’s the way I figure this plays out unless Cook runs for 150 and Allen does his Uber-Superman impression.

Commies/Giants:

[makes the sound of air slowly escaping a balloon and it goes on for at least a minute] Yes, I’m still going to watch.

Raiders/Eagles:

This must be a get-well game for Philly or the top is going to blow off this team. A three point win isn’t good enough here-this has to be a blowout featuring Brown and Saquon going wild and Hurts playing above average. Luckily, all signs point towards the Raiders capitulating and playing their role.

Jets/Jags:

The stars are aligning for Jax should either the Pats or Broncos stumble. After this fixture they have the Colts and Titans and the other game is against Denver. They have every opportunity to be a player in the conference. (although I think their bubble bursts in the first round, but still, nobody called this)

Cards/Texans:

Houston’s D wreaks unholy havoc against a squadoo playing out the string. NEXT!

Have at it.