For once, things seem to have gone as expected in the NFL this season. At least at the top.
Amidst the Houston Texans and Atlanta Falcons falling apart — both literally and figuratively — two teams have held steady as Super Bowl favorites since the training camp.
The Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos are clearly the top two teams in the NFL. It may have taken until Week 11 for some to come around, but I, like most, thought so from the start.
The Broncos have faced less adversity and fewer injuries, but are more proven than the Seahawks. Meanwhile, Seattle has had its ups and downs this season. Its lowest low was the same as its likely Super Bowl counterpart, losing to the Indianapolis Colts on the road.
The Seahawks, however, haven't reached their highest of highs yet. They had been playing since Week 2 without their Pro Bowl left tackle Russell Okung, and the entire season without wide receiver Percy Harvin. Both returned in last week's 41-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
With a bye week to get even healthier, this Seahawks fan has a message for the Broncos: See you in the Super Bowl.
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