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Mark Schofield

The NFL’s Week 9 Overreaction Index: Contenders and Pretenders

If it is Monday, it is time for the NFL Overreaction Index. Each week we take a look at some of the stories from the NFL that are generating a ton of reaction to try and ascertain what is legitimate, and what reactions are more over the top.

In the past few weeks we have focused on the trade deadline and potential MVPs. In this installment we are going to take a look at some of the fringe playoff teams. Organizations that are not currently leading their respective divisions, but are looking at Wild Card berths. Out of this group, what teams are legitimate contenders, and what teams are pretenders?

Thankfully, we had some surprising results from Sunday to shake things up a bit. Yes, I’m looking at you, Buccaneers…

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