It's becoming harder than ever for top-tier NFL contenders to stay on top. The Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers both suffered their first losses of 2023 on Sunday, and the Buffalo Bills narrowly escaped the previously lifeless New York Giants in the nightcap.
For teams like Philadelphia, San Francisco and Buffalo, there are no questions about the overall roster talent. However, some questionable coaching tendencies could make even the best teams vulnerable in the postseason.
The Bills, for example, have struggled offensively until late in back-to-back games. Predictable play calling could be to blame as, more than ever, Buffalo has leaned away from quarterback runs and into more traditional run-pass concepts.