The issue with an NFL season and keeping an even-keeled mind is its structure. The inherent nature of a 16-week campaign means every victory and defeat feel like they carry more weight. When you have a week to stew over one individual game, utter elation, fury, and apathy are natural reactions. There’s no sample size to refer to that can either calm you down or continue to rile you up other than the following game on the ensuing Sunday. As opposed to the other major American sports like basketball and hockey — of which both have 82-game seasons, and who have quick turnarounds three to four times a week —whatever most happened recently is often how a fan will perceive their favorite football team.
Windy City Gridiron picks Bears-Saints
