NFL Week 15: Broncos Ascend, Chiefs Eliminated, MVP Race Shifts

Key Quotes

"bo nix outplayed him in this game 95th percentile epa per play and just in case you're wondering 10 yards depth of target as well so these are not just okay we dumped it off and we got some yak and got some big plays no this was a real actual quarterback game credit to bo nix i've said plenty about him this is the game this is the guy that can win you playoff games multiple playoff games and i think the big takeaway for denver here they are heavy favorites now to be the one seed"

Brandon Anderson highlights Bo Nix's exceptional performance, noting his high EPA per play and effective deep passing. Anderson suggests that Nix's play indicates he is capable of leading a team through multiple playoff games, which is a significant development for the Denver Broncos' aspirations for the number one seed.

"michael parsons' injury which we'll get to got hurt with like 40 seconds left so they stopped the clock otherwise they were just going to like run it down and get one more play and go to the fourth quarter instead zeros on the clock in the third quarter we get a touchdown and otherwise we would have gotten those points in the fourth quarter so that kind of stunk probably you know fourth quarter bets you're going to live with that sometimes parsons man that stinks michael parsons is so good and so fun to watch and it looked bad right away it's one of those non contact we all know as football fans you don't love the non contact thing"

Brandon Anderson discusses the unfortunate timing of Michael Parsons' injury, which impacted a fourth-quarter bet. Anderson emphasizes Parsons' importance and expresses concern over the non-contact nature of the injury, suggesting it appeared severe.

"the chiefs are out and they're really out now because it's gardner minshew the rest of the way so look i had the chiefs still fourth in my power rating into today even as they weren't a playoff team i still had to give them credit game to game as still being one of the better teams in the league that probably was wrong in hindsight because they can't get these wins week after week but it doesn't matter now like they are clearly not even bottom or top half of the league ironically the defense really looked pretty good the last couple of weeks like the defense played chiefs caliber super bowl caliber type defense for them and kept them in this game"

Brandon Anderson states that the Kansas City Chiefs are now eliminated from playoff contention, attributing this to their performance and the remaining schedule with Gardner Minshew. Anderson admits his previous high power rating for the Chiefs was likely incorrect in hindsight, though he notes their defense had been playing well recently.

"detroit led 24 14 near the end of the first quarter you turn around in the middle of the fourth quarter it's 41 27 rams it's a 27 to 3 run in the middle of this game that detroit just seemed completely out of whack and that's with amon ra first half going 11 targets nine receptions 127 yards and two touchdowns and the lions end up not covering the game almost seems unfathomable"

Brandon Anderson points out the significant 27-3 run by the Rams against the Lions in the middle of the game. Anderson finds it remarkable that Detroit, despite Amon-Ra St. Brown's strong first-half performance, failed to cover the spread.

"the panthers still haven't won or covered as a favorite in a game since september of 2021 four full years ago now coming in on five they've lost 12 straight in that spot just absolutely crazy and here's and bryce bryce young now owen nine straight up after the 1 pm window when he's got more eyes on him we haven't seen him win a game"

Brandon Anderson highlights a concerning statistic for the Carolina Panthers, noting their inability to win or cover as favorites since September 2021. Anderson also points out Bryce Young's winless record in games played after 1 PM when receiving more attention.

"the raiders are shut out for the second time this season the first team to do that since the 2000 browns the raiders have lost eight straight and they are at the texans next week absolutely perfect this was the eagles' get right game which is most times people play the raiders this season hurts now 31 and five straight up as a home favorite"

Brandon Anderson notes that the Raiders have been shut out for the second time this season, a feat not seen since the 2000 Browns. Anderson states that this game was an ideal opportunity for the Eagles to rebound, and that the Raiders' losing streak continues as they head to face the Texans.