Week 17 Results

Indianapolis (at NY Giants) - Nada. Zilch. Bupkis.

Someone forgot to copy us on the memo announcing that the Colts defense was giving up on the 2024 season.

Miami (at Cleveland) - 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery, 1 INT, 3 pts allowed

Not a bad result, but unless your league gives bonuses for points and yards allowed; not the result we were looking for.

Philadelphia (vs Dallas) - 1 sack, 2 fumble recoveries, 2 INT, 1 DEF TD
Dallas (at Philadelphia) - Nada. Zilch. Bupkis.

This was a good game to look for a rent-a-defense, after all, but only on the Eagles' side. The loss of CeeDee Lamb hampered Cooper Rush, and the Eagles defense continued to surge. Kenny Pickett got the start for the Eagles, and the Cowboys even knocked him out of the game. But Saquon Barkley and the Eagles' dynamic wide receiver duo were too much for Dallas to handle.

Las Vegas (at New Orleans) - 4 sacks, 2 INT

Drew Lock might have let us down in Week 17, but we still have Spencer Rattler to kick around.

Kansas City (at Pittsburgh)  - 5 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 1 INT

Even with George Pickens back, the Steelers offense was not very imposing. Russell Wilson is still good for holding the ball too long when he has to make up deficits.

Cincinnati (vs Denver) - 2 sacks, 1 INT

This was a low-scoring affair for three quarters. Bo Nix didn’t have to take a lot of chances to keep his team in the game.

Baltimore (at Houston) - 5 sacks, 1 INT, 2 pts allowed (0 offensive)

The Ravens defense was an electric fence for a very anemic Texans offense

Atlanta (at Washington) - 5 sacks, 1 INT
Washington (vs Atlanta) - 2 sacks, 1 INT

The Falcons resurgent pass rush made them the better play, even though the Commanders won in the end.

Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda

NY Giants (vs Indianapolis) - 2 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 2 INT, 1 DEF TD

The football gods gave us Joe Flacco to make up for Jameis Winston being benched.

Buffalo (vs NY Jets) - 1 safety, 4 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 2 INT

This was one of the worst games of Aaron Rodgers career.

Seattle (at Chicago) - 7 sacks, 1 INT, 3 pts allowed

Hopefully, the Bears can get someone to fix this offense in the offseason.

Tampa Bay (vs Carolina) - 5 sacks, 1 DEF TD

Bryce Young is slowing down after a mid-season renaissance.

Week 18 Candidates

Baltimore (vs Cleveland)

The Ravens still need a win to clinch the division, and the Browns offense is one of the worst in the league.

Tampa Bay (vs New Orleans)

The Bucs still need a win to clinch the division, and the Saints offense is one of the worst in the league.

Miami (at NY Jets)

The Dolphins are still in the playoff hunt, and Aaron Rodgers is turning to dust.

Denver (vs Kansas City)

Welcome back, Carson Wentz! The Broncos need a win to secure a playoff berth.

Washington (at Dallas)

The Commanders can avoid the Eagles in the Wild Card round with a win. Cooper Rush looked feeble without CeeDee Lamb.

LA Chargers (at Las Vegas)

The Chargers defense shut down the Patriots last week, and they can avoid the Ravens in the playoffs with a win and Steelers loss to the Bengals. If the Steelers beat the Bengals on Saturday, this won’t be as good of a play.

Thanks for another great rent-a-defense season!