The Surprises

So after Week 14, the playoff spots were still very much up in the air. Now, heading into Week 17 - the last week of the season - we still have some spots being fought over. We can pretty much throw my predictions out the window, along with the predictions that the experts made at the beginning of the season (now I don't feel so bad:) ). But what's really exciting is the teams that have earned spots or are still in the hunt. Predictions aside, some of the teams that got off to terrible (and sometimes surprising) starts are now in the playoffs. First, my absolute favorite surprise, the Miami Dolphins. I am so happy for this team who went from a 1-15 record last season to 10-5 this season. That's incredible!!!! Next we have the San Diego Chargers that were at 4-8 and then won their last three games for a 7-8 record going into Week 17. How can they get in with an 8-8 record you ask? Trust me, I asked too:) Well, if the Chargers beat the Denver Broncos (8-7), they'd be tied at 8-8, but the Chargers would have the better conference record. Unbelievable!!! Lastly, I have to say the Atlanta Falcons have improved drastically. They went from 4-12 last season (and a whole lot of foolishness with the Michael Vick fiasco) to 10-5 and a playoff spot. That's fantastic!!! So on to Week 17! I'm so excited to see how this is all going to work out! Happy Holidays everyone!!!!!