Part 10/15:
As the regular season approaches its critical stretch, Baldinger underscores the unpredictability due to parity. The upcoming Thanksgiving games, especially between the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs, could serve as a litmus test for playoff viability. The Kiddie table is crowded, with many teams battling for the slender margins of postseason spots. If some teams slip or stumble, it’s conceivable that a sub-.500 team might find its way into the playoffs—a phenomenon that has happened before and could recur this year.