If the NFL season were to conclude this week, Josh Allen would earn his first NFL MVP title, and the Buffalo Bills would emerge as Super Bowl champions.

These sentiments have gained traction after a thrilling Week 15, where the Bills triumphed over the Detroit Lions, the top team in the NFC, in a high-scoring 48-42 battle.

Allen and the Bills have now defeated two of the strongest teams in the league, breaking the Lions’ 11-game winning streak and handing the Chiefs their initial defeat of the season in Week 11.

This week’s NFL overreactions from YSL News Sports kick off with the Bills, who might have reached their peak too soon with eight more weeks remaining in the season. Being labeled a Super Bowl favorite at this stage is great, but the two months leading up to the big game hold many uncertainties.

Consider the Chiefs, who are dealing with an ankle injury to their star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, with only three games left in the regular season.

Meanwhile, the Lions are also facing challenges as they seek replacements on defense after head coach Dan Campbell announced that defensive tackle Alim McNeill (knee) and cornerbacks Khalil Dorsey (leg) and Carlton Davis III (jaw) might not return this season.

The Bills seem to have a relatively easier schedule as they finish the season: hosting the Patriots in Week 15, playing the Jets in Week 16, and ending the season against the Patriots again in Week 17.

If everything goes as planned, the Bills could secure the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoff picture unless our next bold prediction holds true.

The postseason can bring unpredictable outcomes. It is crucial for Buffalo, along with their MVP candidate quarterback, to excel when it matters the most.

Mahomes’ Injury Might Cost Chiefs the No. 1 Seed

The Chiefs (13-1) find themselves in a familiar situation. With Mahomes dealing with a high ankle sprain, this injury comes at a critical time—just three games before the postseason, which might lead to Kansas City’s potential third consecutive championship.

Our prediction: Kansas City will lose two out of its remaining three games, and in doing so, will forfeit the top seed in the AFC playoffs.

The Chiefs will host the Texans this Saturday, travel to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas, and close out the season in Denver against the Broncos on January 5.

Historically, Mahomes and the Chiefs have been adept at securing narrow victories that have kept them with the best record in football. However, Mahomes’ performance will likely be hindered while he recovers from his injury.

This limitation can impact his ability to throw deep and evade defenders, as demonstrated during Kansas City’s 2023 playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars before he eventually found his rhythm to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.

If the Chiefs struggle with two losses, they would lose the tiebreaker against the Bills due to their Week 11 defeat. Fortunately for Mahomes and company, even without the top seed, they remain a formidable contender in the playoffs.

The Eagles’ Passing Game is Back in Action

Indeed, Jalen Hurts. This is precisely what we hoped to see.

Hurts bounced back from two successive games with fewer than 100 passing yards to lead the Philadelphia Eagles with 290 passing yards, two touchdown passes, and a rushing touchdown in a strong 27-13 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

Hurts re-established connections with receivers A.J. Brown and Devonta Smith, both of whom had expressed concerns about the passing game’s struggles last week. Additionally, Saquan Barkley contributed significantly with 65 rushing yards in the win.

If the Eagles aim for another Super Bowl run, they will need Hurts to maintain his MVP-level play alongside his talented teammates.

The Eagles will face all three of their NFC East rivals—starting with the Commanders, followed by home games against the Cowboys and Giants—in their last three matchups.

Any of these opponents—especially the Cowboys—could potentially stumble Philadelphia. Therefore, the remaining games won’t be straightforward, but the No. 1 seed is still attainable.

As it stands, both Detroit and Philadelphia are 12-2 at the top of the NFC playoff standings, although the Lions hold a slight advantage with a better conference record (8-1 compared to 7-2).