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Thanksgiving is upon us, which means we’re fast approaching the home stretch of the 2024 NFL season. There’s still plenty of time for teams on the fringe to get back in the playoff picture, but even for those already looking ahead to 2025, there’s reason for hope.
In the spirit of the holiday, here’s one thing for which each of the 32 teams can be thankful this year:
The NFC West is wide open. Kyler Murray and Jonathan Gannon have taken strides, and the team’s slip-ups have been offset by the battered nature of typically elite rivals in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Everything is still in front of them. Kirk Cousins has endured a roller coaster of a start in Atlanta, but at 6-5 in a winnable division, they’re still very much in play for an NFC South title coming out of the bye.
Lamar Jackson is playing the best ball of his career. Derrick Henry’s addition as a supersized bruiser has helped the MVP quarterback reach new heights. He’s never looked so comfortable and dynamic.
Josh Allen doesn’t need an all-world setup. With a reshuffled and occasionally injury-plagued receiving corps, he’s remained a one-man show to keep the Bills among the AFC powers. Another run is on tap.
Bryce Young is making progress, finally. It took a move to the bench and then back, but the 2023 No. 1 pick has settled in as a decision-maker and on-target thrower, even in the face of pressure, as of late.
Staff turmoil isn’t eroding Caleb Williams. It’s anyone’s guess how long Matt Eberflus will remain atop a team that simply can’t get the small things right when it matters, but the rookie gunslinger has an “it” factor.
The Joe Burrow-Ja’Marr Chase connection might save them yet. Another slow start for Zac Taylor’s group was fueled by a porous defense. But man, can Burrow air it out to his speedster better than anyone.
There’s a tiny sparkle of hope under center. Not for the long haul, really, but Jameis…
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Author : Cody Benjamin
Publish date : 2024-11-27 14:32:00
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