What should we do after Damar Hamlin’s heart attack?

As per usual, there was a plan. Because it was so crucial to the standings, it would be something that is based on the Buffalo Bills-Cincinnati Bengals match. It was probably something about the fate of the loser. This was posted shortly after the game had ended.

It would then be a normal week. Projections for the playoffs. Update a playoff scenarios post. Next, we’d discuss quarterback situations for Week 18 and betting angles. With the NFL playoffs approaching soon, excitement was at its peak. Normal.

It was not normal. Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin After suffering cardiac arrest, he had to be revived on the field. All that was important since then was information about his health. thankfully been positive.

They will keep going. It may take some time before you feel the need to care.

Is it possible to invest as much in the outcome of the elections? Green Bay Packers Are you going to make it to the playoffs on Monday night? It is okay to worry about whether or not the Miami Dolphins You can cover the last leg of your Parlay. We can discuss the fate of our fantasy league championships if they are not settled.

It’s not the same week for everyone. It is too early to discuss a fair and equitable way to decide who should be the AFC’s number one. You don’t have to feel guilty about being the No. 1 seed.

It is also impossible not to care. There has been a lot of talk about football being irrelevant. Football is irrelevant in Hamlin’s situation and for human life generally. This is something that everyone knows. Football is a different story. It is important. Almost 22 million people Three hours of their Christmas Day was taken to watch the Denver Broncos-Los Angeles Rams match. It’s important to us. We care about what happens to our teams and the league as a whole, even during summer when no games are being held. Whatever the reason for millions of people to be passionate about the NFL — it’s a family tradition, a way to bond with friends, just a fun hobby to escape the realities of life — we come by it honestly.

We can also watch football, understanding it, hopefully sacrifices of the men on the field. They aren’t just avatars that appear on TVs. They are people who have a dream job, but it’s extremely dangerous. On Monday night, Hamlin showed us that “putting your life on the line for every play” isn’t a cliché.

We’ll see games Saturday and Sunday to find out about the playoff seeds. Patrick Mahomes You might have the opportunity to be the NFL MVP. It will not feel normal. It could not feel normal for the rest of your season.

There is no one right answer to what the NFL should do or how fans should feel during this week. It’s likely that Saturday and Sunday will not feel normal. But, the NFL will continue on with Hamlin’s and other players’ health at risk for our entertainment.

These are the power rankings following Week 17 of this NFL season.

The Texans are done with the ColtsThe Bears, who have been looking bad lately. Houston could win and make it a winner, which would allow the Bears to pick the top pick. Remember this: Lovie Smith was the 2014 Top Pick. Buccaneers Coach the team clearly tanked in the finale — pulling out starters in the second half of a close game against the Saints, and they eventually lost — to secure the No. 1, which was the pick of 2015’s draft. Jameis Winston. You shouldn’t be surprised if it happens again. It’s not like that the NFL pretended to be concerned eight seasons back when the Bucs did it.

Normal circumstances would have at least one. zero chance of Jeff Saturday being back as Colts coach next season. However, anything about Colts owner Jim Irsay would be unusual. So, we’ll see.

In 1941 (Tom Harmon), and 1947 (Bob Fenimore), the Bears were drafted first in the NFL draft. The Bears will lose to the Vikings, who can still climb up to No. Chicago will take the No. 1 overall pick. Justin Fields It is unlikely that they will play.

One bright spot was Trey McBride, a rookie tight end, who had his best game with a 7-781-1 score against the Falcons. It’s a positive sign that the Cardinals are at the end of a tough season.

The Broncos were not the first team to be successful in their first game after losing its coach. However, the fact that they played their best game this season after firing their coach is a testament to the fact that the Broncos won. firing Nathaniel Hackett Hackett will now be the Broncos’ biggest problem.

I believe the Rams will be up for Week 18 and play spoiler at it Seahawks. Seattle is eliminated from playoff race if the Rams beat the Seahawks. Although I doubt the Rams will beat the Seahawks in the playoffs, they will.

Rookie running back Tyler Allgeier This has been a great find in the second half. Allgeier’s total yards for the season is 296 yards, on 55 carries, which is a 5.4 yard average. Atlanta’s clear starter should be Allgeier for the upcoming season.

The Panthers were within striking distance. In the fourth quarter, they led Tampa Bay 21-10. A win would have placed them in prime position for the NFC South. But they didn’t have a cornerback. Mike Evans With Jaycee Horn Out, and Tom Brady The win was won by Evans and Carolina. This defeat probably means that Steve Wilks, interim coach, is unlikely to be hired full-time. However, he has done an excellent job.

What happens if? Jarrett Stidham Has another great game to end the season? On Sunday, he threw for 365 yard against a strong 49ers defense. What would the Raiders think about if he played with them next season? While most teams wouldn’t do that, he was a former player. Patriots Josh McDaniels is open to the idea.

The main focus was on Eagles losingIt was, however, a very good win for the Saints Sunday. Dennis Allen is likely to answer any questions you might have about his future.

It is alarming to think that the entire world knew this. Carson Wentz Washington would not be pleased, but it would work for the Commanders obliviously dove right in. This is emblematic of a franchise incapable of doing anything right. Now, they are looking for rookies. Sam Howell, which, shrug.

Deshaun Watson Nine passes were completed on Sunday. Despite three touchdowns it was not a huge step forward. It’s clear that there’s much to prove for a quarterback who has a guaranteed $230 million deal. While it is not fair to evaluate the situation until Watson has had his full offseason with his new team’s, Cleveland has a nervous offseason ahead.

We’ve at least discovered that Mike White it’s unlikely that he will be a good option as QB. The Jets treat him like Kurt Warner with the Rams. And he throws 45+ times per game. The Jets might be the best team to solve a quarterback problem.

The Titans finally made the decision to begin. Joshua Dobbs In Week 17, it was evident that he would start Week 18, if he was competent. And that’s what will happen. Although it may seem strange that a man signed off Detroit’s practice squad Dec. 21 would begin a division title game on Jan. 7, it’s the right move. Malik Willis isn’t ready yet.

We will eventually take a look back and see that a 45 year old quarterback had 432 yards passing and three touchdowns in a division-clinching match. This is one of the greatest sporting achievements in history. Recall that the combined NFL history of all 45-year-old quarterbacks was only 116 yards with two touchdowns before Tom Brady.

The Seahawks support the cause. Detroit Lions This week. To make it to the playoffs, the Seahawks must win and the Lions must beat the Packers. It would be nice to have a winning record even though everyone thought they might be the worst NFL team this season.

Talk about it! Mike Tomlin He was named the NFL coach for the year. While he might not win the award, he is worthy of consideration. It’s amazing to me that not all Steelers fans like Tomlin. Tomlin could be eligible for Hall of Fame consideration if Pittsburgh finishes above.500. This season, he has done an exceptional job.

Teddy Bridgewater The injured finger is preventing him from playing, so the Dolphins are depending on rookie Skylar Thomson to beat the Jets in Week 18, to preserve their playoff hopes. A losing season, which would mean going from a winning season and being a playoff lock at 8-3, would be devastating.

Based on their reaction to the Patriots’ season, you would think they are a 3-13 team that is in line for the first draft pick. In reality, they are only a Week 18 win or a lot more losses around AFC from making the playoffs. For the Patriots, the bar is so high that a win in a playoff berth can be viewed as a disaster season.

The wild-card round will see the Giants face either the Vikings, 49ers or the Giants. It won’t be easy. Even if they lose, it is a great season. They should feel positive about Brian Daboll. After so many bad seasons since Eli Manning won the second Super Bowl, it’s nice to be back at the playoffs.

Although the Lions seemed to be invincible, they lost the season finale, and the No. 1 pick was given to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars were awarded the No. 1 pick. The Jaguars then passed on Aidan Hutchinson. The Lions ran their Hutchinson pick to the podium and got a player with 7.5 sacks and three interceptions. He already looks like a star. The Jaguars will see how Travon Walker’s pick turns out, but the Lions must be extremely grateful that they chose Hutchinson.

Let’s just say that the Ravens need Lamar Jackson back. After a lengthy absence due to a knee injury, it’s difficult to know what their ceiling will be without him. There’s no word on when he’ll return to practice. Jackson is a great coach and the Ravens are a formidable defensive team. However, it’s difficult to imagine them winning the playoffs without him.

Green Bay does not make it to the playoffs because the NFL doesn’t rig anything. No matter what happens to Seahawks, the Lions will play hard. The NFL chose prime-time ratings over the technically fair NFC wild-card race. It won’t be the first time. They are not the only sports league to use ratings as a basis for their decision making.

In 1998, 1999, and 2017, the Jaguars won the division titles. It’s the 22nd consecutive division championship. Saturday night’s win by the Jaguars over the Titans in the AFC South is a significant moment for a franchise that hasn’t had much success, but has Trevor Lawrence and a bright future.

Sunday’s loss to the Ravens was a huge one for the Chargers. This pushed the Chargers to the No. 5 seed. Wild-card weekend will see the Chargers face the No. This is the AFC South champion. This is not an easy task, especially if you’re dealing with the Jaguars. However, it’s far better than having to face one of the Bills/Chiefs/Bengals within the first round.

The No. The No. 3 seed isn’t a bad spot for the Vikings. They’re No. They will face the sixth-seeded Giants in wild-card weekend. If they move up to No. They’d be the No. 2 team if they move up to No. 7 seed, which is likely to be the Packers. And we saw on Sunday How that matchup worked out.

All accounts suggest that the Bengals performed flawlessly as an organization Monday night. This includes players and coaches. The Bengals deserve a lot.

The Cowboys remain in the NFC East mix somehow. Dallas has never had to rest its starters in Week 18, even though they have nothing to lose, so it’s not as if they are missing out on a pseudo bye week. The funny thing is that they might be better off being the No. It might be better for them to play at Tampa Bay as the No. 2 seed and hosting the Packers.

Although the Chiefs aren’t known for blowing out teams, they have done it before. They’re not always the best against the spread, but they have their moments where they win. They have won, which is the most important thing.

I don’t want my comments about Bills football to sound trite, so I’d prefer to point out. Yahoo Sports’ Jeff Eisenberg’s post on Damar HamlinOne of many Hamlin stories that portray him as a thoughtful, intelligent young man.

The 49ers were not going to blow everybody out by double digits. Even though Jarrett Stidham was a rookie quarterback, it was impressive to win a game. The 49ers still have a chance to win the No. The NFC’s No. 1 seed.

It’s not necessary to panic. It shouldn’t surprise them that they aren’t the same team without Jalenhurts. He was an MVP candidate For a reason. The No. 1 seed is still the Eagles if they beat the Giants without anything to play for in Week 17. They are in a good position to play in the Super Bowl. What happens if the Eagles lose Sunday? You should freak out. They lost with the Saints’ backup quarterback, but not because it might have cost them the NFC top seed.