Yes, that was unreal. Chris Sims said after the game that Belicheck and Josh McDaniels have a rule in NE that you only run the ball like that when you have at least 18 seconds on the clock. There were 14 seconds when Dallas snapped the ball and tried that sneak. However, the Cowboys were lucky to be in that position in the first place. If SF were able to stay consistent (they haven't all season), they should have won by double digits. The won't be able to do this against Green Bay. But this is how SF has played all season. Long segments of games where they look like they can beat anyone, then mistakes, blown plays, bad throws by Jimmy G...enough for 49er fans to pull their hair out.
So far, I'm correct on all my pics, though I didn't expect the Buffalo-NE blowout. I don't think anyone did. 7 degrees (-7 with the windchill) in Buffalo! But the Bills played like it was 50 degrees and no wind. No matter how you slice it, that was an incredibly impressive performance. Heading to KC should be a very exciting game! Down after down, play after play, in the trenches where games are mostly won, I like Buffalo. But KC is so explosive, they can put up big yards, and points quickly, and late if needed. Should be great fun to watch.
As a Raiders fan I was really disappointed with that call, but I'm not convinced the Raiders were screwed, or would have won. They blew chances, and two out of three plays Carr looks like an all-pro. Presuming Derek Henry is truly healthy, the Bengals are going to need to put together long drives of their own to keep that game in reach. They will live and die on Burrow's arm and decisions on offense.
I don't see either LA or ARI going to TB and winning. I also like TB's chances against GB (or SF) as well, though GB, at Lambeau, will be harder for sure, but let's not get too far ahead.