The NFL playoff pretenders and contenders are starting to separate themselves.

After a stunning overtime victory against the Buffalo Bills in Week 10, the Minnesota Vikings are flexing their muscles thanks to the receiving prowess of Justin Jefferson. But how long does the "Skol" last? Meanwhile, the Bills face a harsher reality that their performances as a whole ride heavily on the back of quarterback Josh Allen. 

Elsewhere, the San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins are proving to be complete and competitive teams in the league. And while Jeff Saturday was able to rally the Indianapolis Colts to a victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in his first game as head coach, the result likely says more about the Raiders. If results continue, will offseason mega-signing Davante Adams stick around? And could Derek Carr become the future Colts quarterback?

Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football.

But, what's it called?

The NFL playoff pretenders and contenders are starting to separate themselves.
After a stunning overtime victory against the Buffalo Bills in Week 10, the Minnesota Vikings are flexing their muscles thanks to the receiving prowess of Justin Jefferson. But how long does the "Skol" last? Meanwhile, the Bills face a harsher reality that their performances as a whole ride heavily on the back of quarterback Josh Allen. 
Elsewhere, the San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins are proving to be complete and competitive teams in the league. And while Jeff Saturday was able to rally the Indianapolis Colts to a victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in his first game as head coach, the result likely says more about the Raiders. If results continue, will offseason mega-signing Davante Adams stick around? And could Derek Carr become the future Colts quarterback?
Welcome to It's a Football Podcast! with USA TODAY Sports+ Insiders Safid Deen and Tyler Dragon. Each week the insiders take you to the field and behind the scenes covering every X and O because they know football.
But, what's it called?

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