The NFL playoff races are heating up. While the divisional races are sparse in the AFC, we’re seeing a few great ones in the NFC. The Washington Commanders and

Arizona may not end up winning its division, but it’s been the best team in the NFC West in the first half. Plus, Jordan Love may be too erratic to win a Super Bowl.

Based on the last month, the Cardinals look like a team that could win the NFC West. Opportunities like this don’t come along every year, especially not when they’re ahead of schedule in a rebuild. It won’t be easy, but Arizona’s recent success looks sustainable.

Week 9 of the NFL certainly had its statement victories as the midway point has arrived. The Detroit Lions are the class of the NFC North and the Baltimore Ravens made sure last week's loss didn't repeat itself,