All right, so teams to root for from here on out....
Chiefs v Chargers: Crazy to think that at 11-2 the Chiefs still haven't clinched their own division. While the Chiefs can technically afford to lose to the Chargers on Thursday, that would seriously suck heading into the Seattle the following weekend. Let's win and put this thing on ice.
Patriots v Steelers: Go Steelers. We really, really, really want the Pats to fall to a 3-seed, which would cost them the first-round bye while still keeping them on the other side of the bracket (they won't fall to the 4). This is last realistic possibility of a regular season L for Bradychick.
Houston v Anybody. Just keep winning against subpar opponents, Texans. Win out, plus one more loss by the Pats (New England has the tie breaker), allows Houston to enjoy a first round bye before losing at home to the Pats.
Steelers v Anybody: Other than New England, really don't care how they finish out the season.
Chargers v Anybody. As long as we beat them Thursday, we can officially give zero effs about Phillip Rivers until the playoffs.
Seattle v Vikings: Go Seahawks. A win tonight allows Seattle to take their feet off the gas pedal heading into the playoffs. They can't win their division but they'll have a two game lead for the NFC wildcard spot. I'd much rather play nothing-to-gain Seahawks on December 23 than back-against-the-wall Seahawks.
