In Week 15, Broncos-Rams were the two first teams to be guaranteed a postseason spot, while Chiefs-Bengals, both teams with high expectations entering the season, lost out. Bills win big over Patriots. The Jaguars have continued to climb the ranks, while despite an impressive effort by QB Philip Rivers (44), the Colts have continued to fall. Heading into the Dolphins-Steelers matchup on Monday night, let’s see where the Top 10 teams stand.Don’t look now, but the Texans are sitting pretty as playoff contenders. DeMeco Ryans squad wins with a physical, passionate and playmaking defense. C.J. Stroud, a third-year quarterback, can help the offense score 20 or more points. Stroud’s ability to help the offense reach 20 or more points will make it hard for opponents in the end to defeat the Texans. Ben Johnson and Dennis Allen are making the Bears look as if they were the Monsters of the Midway. A combination of physicality and flair is used to dominate the opposition with a tough rushing attack complimented by a creative pass game. Defensively, the Bears specialize in creating turnovers utilizing an aggressive “see ball, get ball” scheme that encourages defenders to attack the ball at every turn.The loss of Micah Parsons to a knee injury could derail the Packers’ title hopes. The turnover-obsessed defensive scheme of Jeff Hafley could be hindered without the All-Pro on the edge. While QB Jordan Love & Co. can offset some of the defensive struggles with efficient play, the offense must also overcome a series of injuries that have limited its explosiveness.Kyle Shanahan deserves Coach of the Year consideration for his work with this injury-ravaged roster. The 49ers are a dominant team on both offense and defense despite missing several key players for a considerable period of time. Unheralded players have made significant contributions. Although the 49ers might not be strong enough to compete for a championship, they are a team that will challenge any opponent in the final stretch. Despite their loss to the division rival Bills, it is possible for the Patriots to surprise everyone by chasing the title. If rookie running back TreVeyon and veteran receiver Stefon diggs continue to excel as playmakers with second-year QB Drake Maye, the Patriots will be able to compete against any team in a shooting match. Defensively, the Patriots’ veteran-laden crew has the experience and…
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