There was a plan for what would lead off this power rankings post, as usual. It would be something off of the Buffalo Bills-Cincinnati Bengals game since it was important to the standings. Probably something on the plight of the loser, posted shortly after the game ended.
Then it would be a normal week. Playoff projections. Update a playoff scenarios post. Then we'd get into talking about quarterback situations for Week 18, betting angles and whatever other drama the NFL world offers. Excitement was peaking with the NFL playoffs coming up soon. Normal.
Then it wasn't normal at all.