7) Which NFC team that hasn’t clinched is the most dangerous?

Part of me wants to say the Vikings, who have been in 14 one-possession games. But the correct answer is the 49ers, who prior to the loss in Tennessee appeared to have found their rhythm. QB play is heightened in the postseason, which means Jimmy Garoppolo will face even greater scrutiny than he has to date, and San Francisco will go only as far as he takes it. It’s no secret the 49ers made the blockbuster trade to acquire Trey Lance in the draft because they didn’t think Garoppolo had the goods to stay healthy and win them a championship, but he’s the most NFL-ready of the two at this point. And he did help them reach the Super Bowl two seasons ago, so there is that.

8) Which AFC bubble team is the most dangerous?

I’m going to eat the cheese again and say the Chargers. When you have six Pro Bowlers — which is more than any team but the Chiefs and Colts — the talent is there to make a run. And when you have a QB as talented as Justin Herbert, the talent is there to make a run. And when you have defensive standouts such as Joey Bosa and Derwin James, the talent is there to make a run. So, Chargers, how about it?

9) Why no love for the Dolphins?

I came really close to selecting them as the AFC’s most dangerous bubble team, but I need to see more. Their rally from a 1-7 start has been impressive, but the wins were against the Texans (4-11), Giants (4-11), Jets twice (4-11), Panthers (5-10) and Ravens (8-7). That will never be confused as Murderers’ Row. I don’t hold that against them; the Dolphins didn’t make the schedule, which, by the way, will be working in their favor Monday night with the Saints likely starting their third-string quarterback. Again, not their fault. But … (shoulder shrug).