For the second consecutive year, the NFL has agreed to broadcast a team in the pursuit of perfection on multiple TV stations, so that no one misses the historic event. Last year, Patriots-Giants (part one) was shown on multiple television stations so that people without the NFL network could still watch the game. The Patriots delivered and completed the first ever 16-0 season.

Now, America is similarly captivated by the Detroit Lions' pursuit of perfection. And besides the obvious storyline, there are still plenty more to go around. The emergence of rookie running back Kevin Smith, as well as kicker Jason Hanson's record-breaking season are just two side plots in Detroit's storybook season. Will rookie DE Cliff Avril, who has three forced fumbles and three sacks in the last five games, continue to lead his team to loss after loss?

Even if the Lions do complete the perfect season, they must avoid the fate of last year's Patriots, who famously fell to the same Giants in the Super Bowl. If the Lions can finish the regular season 0-16, they must be wary of postseason perfection. Because though they won't qualify for the playoffs, they must find a way to f*** up their #1 draft pick. And without Matt Millen running the show, that might be harder than ever.

With the early injury to Tom Brady and the early struggles of the Colts, this was supposed to be a down year for the AFC compared to last year. However, we find ourselves instead with one of the strongest AFC playoff fields in recent memory, with not a single "pushover" in the mix (except maybe the winner of the AFC West).

The New England Patriots find themselves in uncharted territory: the prospect of being an 11-5 team but sitting at home during the playoffs. This has only happened once before, for the 1985 Broncos, but that was during the era of 10-team playoffs. So, here are all the ways the complicated AFC picture could unfold:

New England wins the AFC East: If the Jets beat the Dolphins and the Patriots beat the Bills, then New England wins their division and the third seed in the playoffs via a better record.

New England gets a wild card: If the Ravens lose to the Jaguars, and the Patriots beat the Bills, then New England gets in as the #6 seed.

Miami wins the AFC East: If the Dolphins beat the Jets, then they win the east.

New York wins the AFC East: If the Jets beat the Dolphins and New England loses to the Bills, then the Jets own the tiebreaker and get the #3 seed.

For New England, though, there is something familiar about how this situation is unfolding. In 2002, the year after their "storybook" first Super Bowl, the team found itself fighting in a three-way tie for the division with, you guessed it, the Jets and the Dolphins. The Jets got the playoff nod by a tiebreaker. If another three-way tie happens this year, the same thing would happen.

You may have noticed that posting has been rather sporadic (i.e., non-existent) for about two weeks now. I've been abroad for a while (I probably should have given prior notice about that...). Posting will be more regular soon enough.

Last night, the Chargers and Raiders dueled in an otherwise forgettable game that was broadcast in three dimensions. People in select locations were able to see the game in special theaters, and according to recaps, the quality and experience was incredible. How else does the NFL plan to enhance the viewing experience?

Really feel injuries and huge hits occur in real-time. Remember Joe Theisman's leg? How about Tom Brady's knee, or Wes Welker getting trucked by Ryan Clark? Feel the experience with a full bodysuit that puts you virtually in the body of the player. Now when you yell "what a pussy!" at the TV when a quarterback can't stomach a particularly hard hit, you'll have the ability to take the hit as well, and back up your words!

Stadiums pipe in at-home crowd noise. Wanna go to the game but you're stuck at home? Don't worry -- now, with a personalized PA system installed in every home, the NFL will be able to pipe in your contribution! Disclaimer: early studies show that a Super Bowl played under these circumstancies could lead to permanent loss of hearing and/or death.

3D Super Bowl halftime performances. Ever wanted to see Janet Jackson's boob in all its glory? Well here's your chance!

I went around to five major mainstream media sports websites, and compiled their NFL week 14 Power Rankings to create the ultimate power rankings. This list will be updated weekly, and anytime there is a change to these sites' rankings.

If you've been on SI.com or ESPN.com anytime in the past few months, you've probably noticed those "----'s IQ is 120. What's yours?" advertisements. Well, here's one below. Keep in mind, this was one contiguous ad block (there's no photoshop/copy-pasting two things together here, except for the red stuff):

I see what you just did. Wait, no I don't...

I went around to five major mainstream media sports websites, and compiled their NFL week 13 Power Rankings to create the ultimate power rankings. This list will be updated weekly, and anytime there is a change to these sites' rankings.