by Rivers McCown
I claimed credit in this column a couple weeks ago, when I boasted of correctly calling Mahomes-mania in the staff predictions. Now, it's time to come get your Atlanta Falcons, my pick to make the Super Bowl this season.
When I made that pick, I was looking at Atlanta's defense as a strength. The 2017 Falcons finished 20th in DVOA, but their individual play at many positions was outstanding. Five of their last eight regular season games ended with a negative defensive DVOA rating. They smothered the Rams in the playoffs.