02-06-2022, 06:52 PM
(02-06-2022, 06:17 PM)leonardfan40 Wrote: Yeah they went on a streak at the end against non-playoff teams. The point of the above post was the entire NFC was overrated based on early season success of the conference. Once the whole season played out the NFC showed that it’s not nearly as good as it looked early in the year or as people still seem to give it credit for.
Rams are a good team but anyone acting like the Bengals don’t stand a chance are mistaken.
If you compare the 4 division winners in each conference I’d take the 4 AFC winners over the 4 NFC winners. 3 months ago people would have laughed at that. Now, anyone willing to take a serious look at the teams and how they’re playing would have to at least admit it’s close.
If we look at the Rams playoff path to the SB vs the Bengals I’d say the Bengals was harder as well. 3 months ago anyone saying the raiders would be a tougher out than the Cards would be laughed at. Now I don’t think anyone would give much argument to say the Cards were better than LV by this he time the playoffs rolled around. Titans/Chiefs greater than 49ers/Bucs.
I’d say the Bengals path was harder as well. Going to Arrowhead has to be the toughest assignment in the league. The Rams probably played in the best division in football though. The NFC West has had a Super Bowl appearance in 3 of the last 4 years.
