Arrr, those scurvy dogs, Ravens and 49ers, be claimin' the top o' the NFL! The playoff sea be clearin'!
2024-01-08
Arr, ye scurvy dogs! The Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers be the kings o' their conferences this season. The playoffs be officially set after a mighty fine regular season, I tell ye!
The 2023 NFL regular season has come to a close, me hearties! Arrr, the final playoff spots have been clinched and teams have claimed their division titles. The NFC side of the bracket was settled before the AFC, with the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills battling it out for the AFC East division crown. The victorious team would earn a chance at a home playoff game this month. Avast! The San Francisco 49ers have clinched the NFC West title and boast home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Dallas Cowboys have also emerged victorious, defeating the Washington Commanders to wrap up the NFC East title. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles were bested by the New York Giants on the road. Ahoy! The Detroit Lions have made their triumphant return to the playoffs for the first time since 2016, winning their division for the first time since 1991. They claim the third spot in the NFC. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in the post-Tom Brady era, managed to secure the NFC South title by narrowly defeating the Carolina Panthers, earning themselves a home playoff game. The Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, and Green Bay Packers have each earned wild-card berths. The Baltimore Ravens enter the playoffs with the best record in the NFL at 13-5, despite their recent loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ravens will enjoy a first-round bye. The Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans have also won their respective division titles, with the Chiefs looking to capture back-to-back Super Bowl titles. The Texans have made a return to the playoffs for the first time since 2019. The Cleveland Browns and the Steelers have both made improbable appearances in the postseason. The Browns started the year with Deshaun Watson as their quarterback but have ended the season with Joe Flacco as their starter. The Steelers, despite facing criticism, have managed to secure a playoff spot. The Super Wild Card Weekend schedule is set, with the Ravens and 49ers enjoying byes. So, get yer grog ready and prepare for an exciting weekend of NFL action!