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Happy New Year! While the calendar change to 2024 brings us one step closer to the end of the regular season, Week 17 saw two teams secure the No. 1 seed in their respective conferences, a handful of teams lock in playoff berths, and others improve their playoff outlooks.
With that said, here are my updated rankings of the 10 best teams as we head into Week 18.
1. Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens and Lamar Jackson locked up the AFC’s No. 1 seed and the MVP Award with a spectacular performance in Week 17. The one-time MVP has become an unstoppable force as a dual-threat playmaker in a redesigned offense that showcases his talents as a runner and passer on the perimeter. Although his numbers do not accurately reflect his dominance and impact as the leader of the best team in football, Jackson’s stellar play in back-to-back wins against title contenders cements his case as the best player in the game this season.
2. San Francisco 49ers
An impressive bounce-back win on the road helped the 49ers lock in the NFC’s No. 1 seed. The home-field advantage for a squad that specializes in “bully ball” will make it hard for the competition to keep the 49ers from making another appearance in the Super Bowl. As Christian McCaffrey and Co. deal with the “rest versus rust” debate in Week 18, Kyle Shanahan’s team needs just two wins in the postseason tournament to play for the elusive Lombardi Trophy in mid-February.
3. Detroit Lions
Dan Campbell’s squad walked out of Dallas with a loss but showcased a championship pedigree with their performance. The offense is one of the most explosive units in football, with Jared Goff flourishing as a distributor from the pocket. The dynamic duo in the backfield (David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs) add power and pop as workhorse runners with big play potential. As Aaron Glenn’s defense continues to round into form as a premier unit, the Lions are the dark horse contender opponents want to avoid in the postseason.
Dean Blandino and ‘FOX NFL…
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Publish date : 2024-01-01 17:49:31
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