Clarity

The New England Patriots now have the most trophies of any team in the playoff era (if we counted the Green Bay wins before that era, we would have to credit all division winners with a trophy as well, if you want to do that, be my guest). The Pats also have the most appearances in the modern era as well, with 26 and will have 27 next week by suiting up, They may add a 17th title, but even if they lose, they are still on top. I won't call next week anti-climactic, as with today's games, it may be the best Big Game ever.

The LA Rams, had they stayed and KC won, would have another I-70 battle on their hands for the pride of Missouri. Tough luck Missouri. By showing up they move to 8th place in appearances and will will tie Oakland for 7th in appearances by showing up. If they win, they will move from 14th (7 wins and 10 losses) to 8 and 11, tying with Oakland as well at 11th. If they lose, they stay at 14th.

KC now has 7 appearances, continuing their 20th position, tying with Seattle and ending a three way tie for 21st, leaving the other two teams to 22nd. They also move out of  a tie for 16 to pull even with Seattle at 4 and 3 at 18th.  New Orleans went from 2 and 1 to 2 and 2 and with four total wins, moving from the cellar at 4 appearances in a tie for 28th, with Jacksonville all along at 31st, dead last for those who played at all. I won't repeat what I said about Cleveland last week.   See you next week!

On an astrological note (this is supposed to be an astrological column, but it did not turn out that way), tonight is a Red Blood Moon, as there will be a lunar eclipse tonight. Go see it if you want to lose a toe. It's cold out.