The playoffs before the playoffs begin now. Here is a preliminary list of games that should be watched closely as they'll most likely determine the playoff field.
WK 12
WAR @ LAK - a loss by WAR opens the door for SWF. A win by WAR gives them an inside track
LVR @ SAL - LVR needs to win without QB Rodgers
CLE @ NYH - all games in this division are pivotal
WAU @ ALA - all games in this division are pivotal
WK 13
NYH @ PST - last year's Super Bowl winner faces the class of the NFC
CLE @ WAR - likely a must win game for both teams
ALA @ BEN - likely a must win game for BEN
WK 14
CLE @ ALA - all games in this division are pivotal
NYH @ WAU - all games in this division are pivotal
VAN @ LVR - likely a must win for LVR
WK 15
ALA @ NYH - all games in this division are pivotal
BEN @ PST - could decide if BEN makes the playoffs
WAU @ CLE - all games in this division are pivotal
WK 16
ALA @ WAU - should determine the playoff teams in the league's toughest division
NYH @ CLE - should determine the playoff teams in the league's toughest division
LOCKS:
NFC - PST, LAK, ATL
AFC - SAL, RGG
ON THE BUBBLE:
NFC - BEN, WAR, SWF
AFC - ALA, CLE, LVR, NYH, WAU
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