Back from Vegas and still slightly hungover, but we don’t stop grinding here. This week I had two brilliant minds join me to break down the NFC, and honestly, I left with more questions than answers.
First up was Anand Nanduri, who had me rethinking everything about the Rams. Matthew Stafford’s back is basically a ticking time bomb—name one person whose back magically got better after 37 years of football. I’ll wait. The entire Rams’ season hinges on whether he can survive four quarters without folding like a lawn chair. Fantasy-wise, Kyren Williams feels like the only safe bet, while Puka Nacua and Davante Adams are trapped in the “Stafford spine lottery.” The division itself? A total shrug emoji. The Rams might win 10, the Seahawks are in quarterback limbo, the Cardinals are confusingly frisky, and the 49ers could be anything from dominant to disappointing.
Then Sam Wagman jumped on, and we went full NFC East chaos mode. The Commanders are screaming regression louder than I scream at Producer Ryan when he forgets batteries. The Giants? I actually had to admit—painfully—that they might be a dark horse playoff team. Their defense is legit, and Dexter Lawrence might secretly be one of the most impactful players in the conference. The Eagles are still the class of the division, but that 11.5 win total is scary with their schedule. And the Cowboys… oh the Cowboys. Between Micah Parsons’ contract drama, a shaky O-line, and a nonexistent running back room, I don’t know how they’re supposed to hold it together.
So yeah, if you came here for certainty, you’re on the wrong blog. But if you came here for bold takes, futures betting angles, and me low-key trying to will the Giants into the playoffs just to annoy Eagles fans… welcome.
