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Thursday, November 12, 2026Nov 12

5-at-10: Strange NFL power poll, bowl game ponderings and the free bowl picks contest is back

New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins (13) runs a route during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)
New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins (13) runs a route during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper) New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins (13) runs a route during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)

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NFL power poll

The Eagles are broken. The Chiefs have a losing record. The Ravens are in desperation mode.

Can’t wait to hear Nantz and Romo on the call of “You are looking live, right here as Bo Nix and the 2 seed Denver Broncos face the upstart Jacksonville Jaguars and Trevor Lawrence to see who represents the AFC in the Super Bowl.”

Heck, with Romo’s unabashed Patty Mahomes love through this run, he may show up in Arrowhead out of habit and need grief counseling.