In thinking of cliches to use for the Root in this, our Fifteenth Week, several came to mind: time to separate the men from the boys, really coming down to the wire, and this could be as interesting as two blind men having a conversation in sign language were the three that came most readily to mind.
The first two are rather boring, however, and the last was extremely difficult to find a suitable photo for, so I am going a different way. Allow me to lay it out on the table, people.
We find five horses in the race this week -- never knew a poker player yet didn't want to bet the pony -- and three are teams that have caused significant carnage over the past four years or so. We actually have people taking the Cowboys and Chargers in the same week, and expecting them to win, not to mention a gaggle on the Raiders. Bold, says I, very bold, much like gut-shot drawing the river with sure-fire trips in the other hand. Not so bold is staking your claim to my beloveds, who see heavy action for the third straight week, nor the dirty birds, who are working to wrap up NFC home field advantage. These are the surer bets, although the latter might be regretted come January.
Whip out that poker face, my friends; it's time to ante up.
That is all.