It’s remarkable how quickly the narrative shifts for NFL teams following a win versus a tough loss.

Take the Miami Dolphins, for example, who secured their third victory of the season on Monday Night Football, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 23-15.

The Dolphins will host the Las Vegas Raiders (2-7) and the New England Patriots (3-7) in the upcoming two weeks. If things go well, Miami could be looking at a record of 5-6 before their Thanksgiving primetime showdown against the Green Bay Packers. This is indeed a bright viewpoint for the Dolphins, especially considering Tua Tagovailoa missed four games earlier due to a concussion.

Conversely, let’s examine the New York Jets (3-7) and the Dallas Cowboys (3-6). Both teams struggled, managing only six points while conceding over 30 in their Week 10 defeats. How do we assess their seasons? This week’s NFL overreactions focus on the Jets and Cowboys.

Jets and Cowboys Facing Rough End to the Season

Both teams appear to be out of the playoff race.

For those who enjoy watching their struggles, there are still eight weeks left to observe the unraveling of their seasons. Much of the attention can be directed at the divisive figures of Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who keep us intrigued yet frequently disappoint.

While Rodgers helped the Jets achieve a crucial victory against the Houston Texans in Week 9, they have only won one out of five games since interim coach Jeff Ulbrich took over for the dismissed Robert Saleh on October 8. The Jets have dropped six of their last seven games, even after Rodgers and Davante Adams reunited.

In Dallas, Jerry faced inquiries about the sunlight streaming into AT&T Stadium, which hindered star receiver CeeDee Lamb’s ability to catch a touchdown pass last week. Quarterback Dak Prescott will not return this season due to necessary hamstring surgery. A campaign that began with high hopes for the playoffs may barely see them finish third in the NFC East.

This Sunday, the Jets will host the Indianapolis Colts while the Cowboys face the Texans on Monday Night Football. It remains to be seen whether they can turn things around or continue down their current path.

Can Any Team Dethrone the Chiefs? 12-0 Feels Possible

Will any team be able to stop the Kansas City Chiefs this season? It’s uncertain, but we’ll make this bold prediction: Kansas City will reach a record of 12-0 before December.

The two-time Super Bowl champions remain undefeated at 9-0 after linebacker Leo Chenal blocked a last-second field goal to help them edge the Denver Broncos 16-14 last Sunday.

Under coach Andy Reid, the Chiefs are currently on a 15-game winning streak, extending back to last season. With star quarterback Patrick Mahomes delivering clutch performances, and the defense and special teams stepping up at critical moments, Kansas City is heading toward another Super Bowl appearance.

The Chiefs’ next challenge will be against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in what promises to be a thrilling matchup. Kansas City has ousted Buffalo from three of the last four playoffs, including last year’s divisional round.

While Buffalo stands at 8-2, their two losses highlighted offensive weaknesses that will likely resurface against Kansas City this Sunday.

Following the Bills, Kansas City will close out November with games against the Carolina Panthers and Raiders, potentially advancing to a 12-0 record. Keep an eye out for their Christmas Day matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Russell Wilson and the Steelers Poised for Playoff Success

You might expect Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens to be leading the AFC North, but it’s actually Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh Steelers who hold the top spot after a narrow 28-27 victory over the Commanders last Sunday, improving their record to 7-2.

Pittsburgh will maintain its lead until they face Baltimore this week, marking their first meeting of the season in the division. Even if they slip from the division lead, both teams appear headed for the playoffs in 2024.

Our bold prediction? The Steelers will clinch their first playoff victory since 2016. While they might not be strong Super Bowl contenders just yet, Pittsburgh shows resilience and the ability to challenge any division leader, even as a wild-card team.

Coach Tomlin has always instilled a fighting spirit in his teams, encouraging them to keep believing against all odds, despite the challenging quarterback situation since Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement. Tomlin’s decision to start Wilson over Justin Fields faced scrutiny, but it’s proven successful, considering the Steelers’ current four-game winning streak, including all three games Wilson has started this season.