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A lot of newer fans are learning that insanely OP teams are a very rare occurrence, and just about any team can beat any other on any day. Especially with officiating the way it is (although they are usually in favor of the most popular franchises). The Brady days are over, and even Mahomes, Allen, Tua, whoever are vulnerable at times.
The great teams can fight through adversity, and win in various ways - through defense, offense, special teams, etc. Sometimes through luck. Sometimes through bad refereeing.
But a lot of teams are 'great' and it's almost impossible to pick who will win with certainty - favorites can help predict, but it doesn't mean anything until the game is played. That's what makes sports so incredible.
NY Giants came within inches, but lost the game due to a missed call (what else?). DBs know that the refs are almost never going to call DPI twice in a situation like that (the Legion of Boom method of defense), so he could just hold onto Waller as much as he wanted. Also a flag is very little penalty anyway in that situation. That being said, Giants wasted the end of the half, or they might have even won without needing that last drive.
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