Race for AFC byes still wide open

In the NFC, the race for the top spot is just about over, as the Green Bay Packers have a firm hold on it. They are the only undefeated team in the NFL, and there is no chance that they will be playing on the first weekend of the NFL playoffs. The race for the second spot is between the New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers. Both teams are 10-3. The 49ers have the tiebreaker, but it is anyone's guess who will come out on top there.

However, in the AFC, things are a lot more open. There are four teams currently vying for the two byes - the New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Houston Texans. It will be a great race between them. If you are interested in placing a wager on it, there is an online sportsbook here.

For my money, I would bet that the Patriots and Steelers will wind up with the byes. The Texans have played great this year, but I think they will slip up with their third string QB in there. Only one of the Ravens and Steelers will get the bye, and I think the Steelers are the slightly better team. It will definitely be a great race.

dan

Tweet