I would be shocked if Lamar Miller saw the field next week so take out the best weapon. Titans tend to goon it up when they have nothing to play for so there may be other DNPs just for precaution.
A #3 seed would be terrific but the odds are against it. With Derek Carr breaking his leg, the 6-3-2 side of the bracket looks like an engraved invitation to the AFC Championship Game for whomever is the #3 seed. But you can bet the suits want Steelers-Patriots now and will send the refs out to make sure they get it.
All O'Brien needs to do is not lose as badly in the first round as last year to be able to declare "progress was made" and a justification for maintaining the status quo.
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