HERD BEST OF THE WEEK – Super Bowl Contenders: Ravens IN, Packers OUT | AFC Playoff Predictions: Chiefs Miss Again | NFC Playoff Predictions: Giants & Bears Win Big

The Rams, Seahawks, Eagles, Ravens, and Chargers are the top five teams inside the Super Bowl bubble. The Bills, Lions, Bengals, and Chiefs are in a secondary tier, with doubts about Buffalo's defense and Detroit's secondary. The Packers and 49ers are outside the top tier due to uncertainty and timing issues.

The Bills, Bengals, Colts, and Chargers will win the AFC East, North, South, and West respectively. The Patriots, Ravens, and Broncos will secure the AFC wild card spots.

The Giants, Bears, Buccaneers, and Seahawks will win the NFC East, North, South, and West respectively. The Rams, Cowboys, and Lions will secure the NFC wild card spots.

Tampa Bay will win the NFC South because their starting offensive line will be healthy and together for the first time. Cincinnati is positioned for a playoff push due to aggressive defensive spending and the urgency of Joe Burrow's championship window.

Dallas will win the NFC East and finish ahead of Philadelphia due to Jalen Hurts' coordinator turnover and Dallas's stable off-season.

Christian Parker's success with the Cowboys' defense will likely lead to him leaving for a head coaching position soon.

Chicago is an interesting team to watch as they attempt to transition from relying on late-game heroics to consistent offensive growth. Detroit will win the NFC North, but the loss of David Montgomery will negatively impact their production and leadership.

The tush push should be banned because it creates dangerous cervical spine risks for interior linemen. Forward progress rulings in scrums should be eliminated to prevent lower leg injuries.