December 21st 2024.
The AFC has been buzzing with excitement lately, particularly with the rise of quarterback Josh Allen. Despite his impressive skills and seven seasons in Buffalo, he has always been overshadowed by other talented quarterbacks in the league. However, in his recent game against Detroit, he once again proved why he deserves to be at the top. With two touchdowns passing and two rushing, he solidified his position as one of the best in the game. After his five-touchdown game against the Rams, it seems like the MVP title is now his to lose. And who knows, he may even lead his team to a Super Bowl victory.
Moving on to some off-field drama, there has been a lot of talk about Woody Johnson, the owner of the New York Jets. In a recent article by The Athletic, Johnson's time as a former ambassador to the United Kingdom under the Trump administration was called into question. One of the more amusing anecdotes mentioned involved the Broncos and a potential trade with the Jets for wide receiver Jerry Jeudy. However, it was abruptly stopped because Johnson did not approve of Jeudy's rating in the popular video game, "Madden NFL." As funny as it may sound, it just adds to the long list of dysfunction within the Jets organization.
Another topic of discussion is the race for the number one overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft. Two struggling teams, the Las Vegas Raiders and the New York Giants, seem to be the top contenders for this coveted spot. With only a few games left in the season, the Giants have a slight advantage with their upcoming matchups against playoff contenders. However, both teams are in desperate need of a quarterback, and it will be interesting to see if they will take a chance on Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter with the top pick.
Shifting to the NFC, quarterback Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons has recently been benched, just 14 games into his massive four-year contract worth $180 million. This decision may seem familiar to Denver Broncos fans, as they have also dealt with a similar situation with their former quarterback. It was a puzzling move by the Falcons to sign Cousins, especially after he suffered a major injury. Now, rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will take over in the middle of a tight playoff race. No pressure, right?
In other news, it seems like Washington's football team, known as the Commanders, will not be returning to their home in the nation's capital anytime soon. This is all thanks to Elon Musk, who helped kill a provision in a spending bill that would have given Washington control of a large area of land, including the RFK Stadium. This is a huge blow to the team's plans of building a new stadium, and it looks like they will have to continue playing at their current location for the foreseeable future.
Philadelphia receiver A.J. Brown has been making headlines for his outspoken comments about his quarterback, Jalen Hurts. After his criticisms, the Eagles' passing game had a breakout performance, and Brown has no problem taking credit for it. He believes it is his role as a leader to hold everyone accountable and push for improvement.
Now, onto the game of the week, the Philadelphia Eagles facing off against the Washington Commanders. After a thrilling week of football games, the NFL has scheduled a Sunday full of less exciting matchups, except for this one. Both teams have winning records, and the Eagles are currently on a hot streak. However, the Commanders will have the home field advantage, and they are only 3.5-point underdogs. It is sure to be a close and exciting game.
And finally, the lock of the week, the Los Angeles Rams facing off against the New York Jets. The Rams are on a roll, winning three consecutive games and sitting at the top of their division. On the other hand, the Jets have only won four games this season, with their latest victory coming against the Jacksonville Jaguars. It seems highly unlikely that they will pull off another upset, and the Rams are favored to win by three points.
But as we have seen in the NFL, anything can happen, and the Arizona Cardinals are proof of that. They are favored to beat the Carolina Panthers by 4.5 points, but the Panthers have been known to surprise teams. In a battle between two former number one overall picks, it will be the Panthers who come out on top, led by quarterback Bryce Young and his last-minute heroics.
It's going to be an exciting week in the NFL, and we can't wait to see how it all plays out. Keep an eye out for more Broncos news and updates by signing up for the Broncos Insider.
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