deskgameYoungblood transferred in from South Florida, where he was the AAC’s co-player of the season in 2023-24. The Tuscaloosa native missed the first nine games of the year, but has slowly worked his way back in the past four matchups. Alabama will need its role players to step up when the team treks through a gauntlet SEC schedule, and Youngblood is a player to watch.
deskgamePile some turkey, dressing and mashed potatoes onto your plate, plop yourself on the couch and buckle in for a fantastic day of football. First up are two division games, and the nightcap could be a shootout waiting to happen.
deskgameOffensively, Buffalo ranks third in the NFL at 29.1 points per game, which ranks third in the NFL. The Chiefs rank outside the top 10, at 24.1. Turnovers on the offensive side have been an issue for Allen in past seasons, yet he has thrown only five interceptions this year with one lost fumble
deskgameIn terms of having the best balance of offense and defense, the Bills appear to be the class of the AFC. Kansas City ranks fifth in overall defense, but Buffalo is tied for the NFL lead with 21 forced turnovers, which will be more important in terms of deciding wins and losses in the playoffs.
deskgameTua Tagovailoa will try to keep Miami’s playoff hopes alive against the Browns. Jahmyr Gibbs and the Lions are attempting to keep their grip on the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Calvin Ridley and his Titans will be watching the playoffs from home, but he is still fired up for his draw with the Jaguars.
