10. Dolphins: Ever since jay ajayi has been able to run the ball, it’s completely changed the team and the outlook of the season. He is one of four running backs ever with 3 separate 200 yard games. Having him running the ball has taken pressure of the quarterbacks and the defense has played well. Props to Adam Gase for turning the season around. Don’t think they do much in the playoffs, especially with Ryan tannehill out but I like the direction they are headed in.

9. Redskins: I like how the Redskins play. They look and feel like a playoff team. Kirk cousins is 2nd in the NFL in yards behind drew Brees and is 5th in the NFL in QBR. There is no sugar coating it he has been great this year. The defense hasn’t been good especially against the run but that high powered offense keeps them in games.

8. Seahawks- the Seahawks are two different teams. The home Seahawks and the Road Seahawks. They are 7-1 at home but 2-4-1 on the road. And the games they lost have been ugly. Like 14-5 @the bucs ugly. Russell Wilson hasn’t been as good as last year and the oline has been awful. The legion of boom is missing the key piece as Earl Thomas is out for the year. Since he left, the defense has given up 30+ points twice in three weeks. I’m not saying Seattle can’t go to the super bowl but I just don’t trust them.

7. Chiefs: The Chiefs are another team I don’t fully trust. They don’t have enough playmakers on offense to keep this up. Kelce is the best tight end in the NFL with gronk out and Tyreek hill is a stud but do I really trust Alex smith against tom Brady and Ben roethisberger. No. I do love Andy Reid though and he will keep them in it.

6. Giants: yes there defense is great but there offense? It’s hard to watch at times. The running game is inconsistent, there only sources of a passing game is a slant to Odell or a touchdown pass to Shepard. Eli is having a bad year, and it doesn’t help that the oline can’t give Eli a clean pocket. But despite all of that I still like there chances to make a run. The defense is so good. They are 3rd in points allowed and the 7th best defense against the run. They just shutdown opponents and it’s really fun to watch. Landon Collins has broken out this year. So that’s the formula. Slow down the other team long enough until Odell makes a play. It’s risky but if Eli gets hot watch out.

5. Falcons: There offense is the best in the NFL. Matt Ryan leads the league in QBR. But that defense is not good. They do have Vic Beasley who leads the NFL in sacks with 14.5. But the rest of the defense is suspect. The formula for them. Outscore the other team and honestly I think they can play with anyone with how well they pass and run the ball.

4. Steelers: it’s all about the three B’s. Ben bell and brown. These three are the whole offense. Ben is always good. Bell is the best running back in the NFL. His patience is breathtaking. Brown is a top 5 NFL receiver. So they have the pieces on offense. They just need the defense to contain the other offense just enough. When the Steelers score 20+, they have won every game but one.

3. Cowboys: they are really good. There is no other way to put it. They have a great QB who is 2nd in the NFL in QBR and top 5 in completion percentage. Zeke leads the league in yards. Dez is still a good target. They have the best oline in football. And even though there defense has no names besides Sean lee, they play really hard and just fly around the field. David irving has emerged as a pass rusher and he is playing well.

2. Packers: this might be a surprise to you, but it shouldn’t be. Rodgers has found his groove. For the past 6 games, Rodgers has thrown 14 touchdowns and has thrown 0 interceptions. The defense has played much better the past couple weeks and as a result they have won 5 straight. The only weakness for the team is there pass defense. The playoffs is all about who is hot at the right time and the packers are hotter then anyone in football

1. Patriots: do I really need to explain this one. Brady is having another great year. The coaching staff has the defense playing well and ever since the Jamie Collins trade, the pats defense has improved especially Malcolm butler. Just a well oiled machine just cannot be stopped.