NFL 2017: 1 Thing each team should be thankful for at Thanksgiving

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GREEN BAY, WI – NOVEMBER 19: Terrell Suggs #55 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after a sack of Brett Hundley #7 of the Green Bay Packers during the second half of a game at Lambeau Field on November 19, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

Baltimore Ravens: Their Defense

If it weren’t for their 3rd ranked defense, the Ravens would be one of the worst teams in the NFL this season. However, since this unit is only giving up an average of 17.1 points per game, it’s given their team an opportunity to climb back into the AFC playoff picture with a (5-5) record through ten games.

Buffalo Bills: LeSean McCoy

Week in and week out, the Bills struggle to find consistent play-makers on both sides of the football. That said, it’s been LeSean McCoy who has always been one guy this team can rely on. Not to mention, he has more rushes of 20 or more yards than any other player in the league in 2017. On a team that lacks explosiveness, McCoy makes up for everyone.

Carolina Panthers: Luke Kuechly

Unfortunately for the Panthers, Kuechly missed most of the 2016 season, which is a large reason why they finished the year (6-10). Fast forward one year later, the former Boston College linebacker has had a dominant season, leading Carolina to a (7-3) record. Thanks to Kuechly, the Panthers have a great chance of putting together another deep run into the NFC Playoffs.

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