#playoff-contention

#playoff-contention

The most prominent was the Bills' loss to the Falcons on Monday Night Football, which pushes New England into first place in the division for the first time in years. They are now flirting with playoff contention, not even halfway through the season, and that has many looking ahead to what they could realistically accomplish during Mike Vrabel's first season as the head coach.

The NHL technically considers the Utah Mammoth an "expansion team" even though for all intents and purposes they are the relocated Arizona Coyotes. So technically this "expansion team" is entering its second season. The last NHL expansion team the Seattle Kraken also made the playoffs in their second season. In 2022-2023 the Kraken finished with a record of 46-28-8 for 100 points. As their broadcasters said during the playoff clinching win they rose from the depths of the Pacific Division to the playoffs.

As the season dwindles, so too must your spectrum of usable starters, given how much more information you're working with. This necessitates a more strategic approach in roster management.

We conceded goals after we scored the first goal in a short period of time and also after we scored the second goal. That's a lack of discipline and concentration on our part, Arena said.

Spencer Strider has stepped up over his last six starts, maintaining a 2.95 ERA while accumulating fifty strikeouts to only thirteen walks.

Longford Town have finally found some form, moving closer to playoff contention after a 3-2 victory over Athlone, showcasing resilience and home advantage.

Even if they're close to contending, the Brewers may be motivated to move Hoskins to save the $4 million buyout on a 2026 mutual option that is unlikely to be exercised.