Dallas and Miami need some quality wins coming down the stretch. Otherwise I will consider them pretenders. I do expect both to make the playoffs with potential early exits. The AFC is a true gauntlet this year.

At 5-4, buffalo is in trouble with the 3rd hardest SOS remaining. Worrisome that they still play the Patriots and Jets again, both of whom they have already lost to. Not to mention almost losing to the Giants.

At 6-3, there is a very real chance the Seahawks could limp into the playoffs with a brutal stretch coming up, playing the niners twice, eagles and cowboys

The Ravens look unstoppable, until the 4th quarter. Could the 4th quarter of the season derail them as well? They have the toughest SOS remaining.

Look for NO, Minnesota and Houston to make a strong playoff push at they end the year with favorable schedules