12/12/2024Ryan NelkeDavid Montgomery (left) and Jahmyr Gibbs (right) have become known as "Sonic and Knuckles" for their mix of speed and power in Detroit's backfield.NFL.comsportsContenders or Pretenders: Analyzing NFC Playoff Chances as the Postseason LoomsDecember football is officially here, so the playoffs are right around the corner. What better time for us to look at the picture painted so far? The expected powerhouses, like the Lions and Eagles, sit atop the NFC, but this year’s postseason includes some surprise squads, including the Vikings and Commanders.