Halloween costumes are back in storage, Election Day ballots have been counted and focus is shifting toward Thanksgiving.
In the NFL world, however, there still is time to rip off a few more disguises and cast a few more votes.
It’s time to play “Playoff Contender or Playoff Pretender” with 17 NFL teams whose seasons hang in the balance.
The seven division leaders with six or more victories (Chiefs, Dolphins, Eagles, 49ers, Jaguars, Lions, Ravens) were put aside as obvious contenders, and the eight teams with three or fewer victories (Bears, Cardinals, Giants, Packers, Panthers, Patriots, Rams, Titans) were counted as obvious pretenders.
