Alright so we are nearing the end of the NFL regular season, and boy, much of the league is a giant shit show. Outside of the Patriots and the better-than-expected Cowboys, there is not really a great team out there. From my beloved Seahawks to the lowly Packers, great teams only a few years ago are struggling in their own ways. With that being said, here are my picks for the 4 best teams not named "Patriots" or "Cowboys":
1. Giants- The Giants have been flying under the radar all year. They quietly are at 9-4 and, if not for the Cowboys, would have a legitimate shot at the 1st or 2nd seed in a weak NFC. They will probably make it to the playoffs as a wild card team. This doesn't damper my look on them, they have done great things in the past as a Wild Card team (can't argue with two Super Bowl wins). They are my best team outside New England and Dallas to win it all this year.
2. Raiders- Now the raiders suffered a tough loss on Sunday to the up-and-coming Chiefs. This has caused a large loss of optimism amongst NFL fans, however, I do not feel this should be the case. They still have a great, young core and are a team that is built to win for several years to come. They remind of the 2013 champion Seahawks team and I believe they have all the parts needed to challenge for a Super Bowl.
3. Chiefs- The Raiders and Chiefs are great companion teams. Both have built teams capable of winning. The Chief's are not nearly as young, being filled with seasoned veterans of the game. However, experience is key to building a great program. The Chiefs have tons of it. I don't know where they will be in 5 years, but I think they can be a great team for the next 2-3 years.
4. Lions- Like the Cowboy's, the Lions are much better than expected. Unlike the Cowboys, the Lions have been aided by an exceptionally weak NFC North but this doesn't detract from their success this season. Matthew Stafford has quietly built the case for being considered "elite" with elegant performances in numerous 4th quarter comebacks this year. This team has the grit to win. They can grind out victories in the most pressuring situations. That is key for playoff success.
With all that being said, my Super Bowl pick is:
Raiders beat the Giants: 24-10.
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