I think when you looked at the schedule before the year and you do now it's much tougher than expected. Almost every team is playing better than expected or getting hot before they play us.
Arizona is better than expected.
Seattle is better or at least Russ is
Chargers with Herbert is better...at least a tough game
San Fran...playing great all of a sudden
Miami is better than expected.
Titans...better than expected.
Pittsburgh...better than expected.
Its been a damn gauntlet already and ain't getting any easier.