A wild, tumultuous, explosive, surprising and unforgettable NFL regular season wrapped up this past weekend.
Let’s look at some of the realities of early January vs. the expectations of last August.
Who would have thought the Green Bay Packers would miss the playoffs — and have a worse record than Detroit?
Who would have thought Jacksonville would won its fourth division title?
Who would have thought the L.A. Rams would fall miles short of returning to the postseason?
Who would have taught Tampa Bay would slide to a losing record — and still earn a division crown and first-round homefield advantage?