Is different than the team they could have been with Kupp on the field. They can still win it all IF they do two things:
1. Get the defense on track. There are a lot of holes in the roster that opponents are taking advantage of. Defensively they need to improve the run defense (play of Barron's ILB position and Suh's NT position), and fix their secondary's inability to be on the same page (primarily Joyner's safety position but it's also some CB and mistakes by Johnson here and there as well). This is not going to be a dominant defense but if they can be solid and have AD making big splash plays at key moments it might be enough.
2. Settle in with their 12 personnel package and get it polished up. Scoring from this offense is going to be down in the playoffs without Kupp. It's going to require extended drives and better redzone production. And most importantly control the ball without turning it over. Jared should settle in as he adjusts to not having his security blanket when he's got pressure coming in. Everett figures largely in this, we need him to step up plain and simple, and Higbee should also be worthy of 3-5 big receptions if needed in key situations.
