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Allen is definitely the MVP. Daniels would be a close 2nd. For the talk of Lamar, sorry but Henry disqualifies him, its clear Henry was more important to their late season success. And while I know its for the regular season, we see why Lamar didn't get it.
Frankly, I feel like there should be questions about if Lamar threw that game. Those were worse than Levis level turnovers. I could maybe see the INT being a mistake, but he threw it right to the safety, like he wasn't even aiming at his WR. And the fumble, he laid the ball on the ground perfectly for Buffalo to pickup. For the complaints about officiating, the Ravens got away with so many that anyone complaining should be griping about them. Blatant holding on the 3rd or 4th down (think it was 3rd, just before they kicked the field goal to extend it to an 8 point game) pass, and then on the 2 passes including their last TD, their offensive line just straight up tackled Bills players and didn't get called for it. Meanwhile a Ravens d-lineman falls down and Buffalo gets called for holding?
I feel bad for Andrews, although the dropped 2 point conversion, that is almost Lamar's turnovers level of bad to the point you really have to wonder.
They're gonna get at least 20 regular season games, and 25 total games eventually, as they'll expand teams, and playoffs. I think people have leaked that that is their plan (20 games, and more teams).
Chiefs were "vulnerable" last year too when they went on the road, although Arrowhead isn't the homefield advantage it used to be (think the Bills have beaten them there like 3 times in the last 4-5 years, plus Cinci beat them there in AFC champ game 21). I can't stand watching them this year. They play like crap for like 75% of the game, but make few mistakes, and then do just enough (often paired with mistakes and penalties by other team), they seem to just frustrate teams into losing. Its what they did in the playoffs last year and what they've done all year. Its how the Pats played when they weren't dominant and it sucks to watch, and easy why other fans hate them.
Frankly, I feel like there should be questions about if Lamar threw that game. Those were worse than Levis level turnovers. I could maybe see the INT being a mistake, but he threw it right to the safety, like he wasn't even aiming at his WR. And the fumble, he laid the ball on the ground perfectly for Buffalo to pickup. For the complaints about officiating, the Ravens got away with so many that anyone complaining should be griping about them. Blatant holding on the 3rd or 4th down (think it was 3rd, just before they kicked the field goal to extend it to an 8 point game) pass, and then on the 2 passes including their last TD, their offensive line just straight up tackled Bills players and didn't get called for it. Meanwhile a Ravens d-lineman falls down and Buffalo gets called for holding?
I feel bad for Andrews, although the dropped 2 point conversion, that is almost Lamar's turnovers level of bad to the point you really have to wonder.
Not a fan of 18 games, but sounds like it's going to happen:
If nothing else, they should have two bye weeks and half the teams should be off on week A and the other half week B and then they flip the next season.
They're gonna get at least 20 regular season games, and 25 total games eventually, as they'll expand teams, and playoffs. I think people have leaked that that is their plan (20 games, and more teams).
The NFL is about the only sure thing on TV (+streaming) these days, so it's a no-brainer for them to add an 18th game. Players will grumble that safety is sacrificed, but they will accept the higher payouts.
(Similar deal in the NBA, which isn't even must-see TV. Everyone knows that 82 games is too many, but nobody wants to give up 10% and reduce inventory. They even had to reject TNT in order to take Amazon as the new broadcast partner.)
Lines for the conference championships:
Eagles -5
Chiefs -1.5
I'll never bet against Mahomes, but the Chiefs seem a bit vulnerable this year. It's arguably Josh Allen's best chance to get over the hump, aside from 13 miserable seconds.
Final 4 SB winner odds:
Eagles +180
Chiefs +240
Bills +250
Commanders +700
Chiefs were "vulnerable" last year too when they went on the road, although Arrowhead isn't the homefield advantage it used to be (think the Bills have beaten them there like 3 times in the last 4-5 years, plus Cinci beat them there in AFC champ game 21). I can't stand watching them this year. They play like crap for like 75% of the game, but make few mistakes, and then do just enough (often paired with mistakes and penalties by other team), they seem to just frustrate teams into losing. Its what they did in the playoffs last year and what they've done all year. Its how the Pats played when they weren't dominant and it sucks to watch, and easy why other fans hate them.