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NFL What Ifs

What would the NFL look like if certain events didn’t take place or things that in reality didn’t did? SBNation.com and the SB Nation NFL teams sites play out various scenarios.

What If Nate Kaeding Made His Kick in the 2005 AFC Wild Card Game?What If Nate Kaeding Made His Kick in the 2005 AFC Wild Card Game?
GeneralFromBolts From The Blue
By Jamie Hoyle
What if you could change 1 play in NFL history?What if you could change 1 play in NFL history?
NFL
By SB Nation Staff
Which epic ‘what if’ QB-WR pairing would you rather have?Which epic ‘what if’ QB-WR pairing would you rather have?
NFL
By Adam Stites, Sarah Hardy and 1 more
What if 5 of the NFL’s most controversial non-catches had counted?What if 5 of the NFL’s most controversial non-catches had counted?
Jeff Fisher would still haunt the NFL today if he had coached the DolphinsJeff Fisher would still haunt the NFL today if he had coached the Dolphins
How fun would it have been if the Packers had traded Aaron Rodgers for Randy Moss?How fun would it have been if the Packers had traded Aaron Rodgers for Randy Moss?
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7 times the universe has robbed us of a Tom Brady vs. Aaron Rodgers Super Bowl7 times the universe has robbed us of a Tom Brady vs. Aaron Rodgers Super Bowl
NFL
By Alex Rubenstein and Christian D'Andrea
What IF Eli Manning Didn’t Refuse to Play for San Diego?What IF Eli Manning Didn’t Refuse to Play for San Diego?
GeneralFromBolts From The Blue
By Jason Michaels
What if the Colts had selected Landon Collins instead of Phillip Dorsett?What if the Colts had selected Landon Collins instead of Phillip Dorsett?
GeneralFromStampede Blue
By Chris Blystone
What if the NFL had college-style recruiting and no draft?What if the NFL had college-style recruiting and no draft?
What if Drew Bledsoe never got injured in 2001?What if Drew Bledsoe never got injured in 2001?
New England Patriots First ReadFromPats Pulpit
By Bernd Buchmasser
How Maurice Jones-Drew’s 5-yard gain changed the NFLHow Maurice Jones-Drew’s 5-yard gain changed the NFL
What If Mike Zimmer didn’t get on the plane to Minnesota?What If Mike Zimmer didn’t get on the plane to Minnesota?
GeneralFromDaily Norseman
By Christopher Gates
How Teddy Bridgewater’s knee injury reshaped the NFL and made the Eagles Super Bowl champsHow Teddy Bridgewater’s knee injury reshaped the NFL and made the Eagles Super Bowl champs
What if the Chargers Never Cut Josh Lambo?What if the Chargers Never Cut Josh Lambo?
Los Angeles Chargers NewsFromBolts From The Blue
By Michael Peterson
It Must Be Redskins Offseason, Because...What if?It Must Be Redskins Offseason, Because...What if?
GeneralFromHogs Haven
By Ken Meringolo
What Tony Romo could’ve changed if he had signed with the Texans instead of retiringWhat Tony Romo could’ve changed if he had signed with the Texans instead of retiring
What if Pete Carroll was never fired as the coach of the Patriots: Part IIWhat if Pete Carroll was never fired as the coach of the Patriots: Part II
New England Patriots First ReadFromPats Pulpit
By Matthew Rewinski
What if Blair Walsh didn’t miss from 27 yards out?What if Blair Walsh didn’t miss from 27 yards out?
GeneralFromField Gulls
By Mookie Alexander
What If...Teddy.What If...Teddy.
GeneralFromDaily Norseman
By Ted Glover
How the Bengals bungled their chance at a dynasty in 1999How the Bengals bungled their chance at a dynasty in 1999
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How the NFL would have changed if the Jets drafted Tom BradyHow the NFL would have changed if the Jets drafted Tom Brady
What if the Chiefs needed to win Week 17 against the Broncos last year?What if the Chiefs needed to win Week 17 against the Broncos last year?
GeneralFromArrowhead Pride
By Pete Sweeney
What If Marlon McCree Never FumblesWhat If Marlon McCree Never Fumbles
GeneralFromBolts From The Blue
By Grant Baden
What if the officials called delay of game on the Ravens in 2009?What if the officials called delay of game on the Ravens in 2009?
GeneralFromMusic City Miracles
By Jimmy Morris
What if the Bucs never drafted Roberto Aguayo?What if the Bucs never drafted Roberto Aguayo?
GeneralFromBucs Nation
By Gil Arcia
What if Antonio Brown had been drafted by the Bills instead of the Steelers?What if Antonio Brown had been drafted by the Bills instead of the Steelers?
‘What If’: Dalvin Cook Doesn’t Get Hurt‘What If’: Dalvin Cook Doesn’t Get Hurt
GeneralFromDaily Norseman
By Ted Glover
“What If”: The 2009 NFC Championship Game“What If”: The 2009 NFC Championship Game
GeneralFromDaily Norseman
By Christopher Gates
What if Andrew Luck didn’t hurt his shoulder in 2015?What if Andrew Luck didn’t hurt his shoulder in 2015?
GeneralFromStampede Blue
By Brett Mock
What if Kirk Cousins had signed with the Denver Broncos instead?What if Kirk Cousins had signed with the Denver Broncos instead?
GeneralFromMile High Report
By Tim Lynch
What if the 49ers Fail to Score at the End of the 2011 Divisional Round?What if the 49ers Fail to Score at the End of the 2011 Divisional Round?
GeneralFromCanal Street Chronicles
By Chris Dunnells
What If Ryan Leaf Had Stayed Healthy?What If Ryan Leaf Had Stayed Healthy?
GeneralFromBolts From The Blue
By bolts-from-the-blue
What if: The 2017 NFL Season Did Not Derail the Miami DolphinsWhat if: The 2017 NFL Season Did Not Derail the Miami Dolphins
GeneralFromThe Phinsider
By Kevin Nogle
What If Albert Haynesworth Hadn’t Injured Matt Schaub?What If Albert Haynesworth Hadn’t Injured Matt Schaub?
GeneralFromBattle Red Blog
By Tim McHale
What if the Browns...would anything have really worked?What if the Browns...would anything have really worked?
GeneralFromDawgs By Nature
By Chris Pokorny
What if?What if?
GeneralFromTurf Show Times
By Joe McAtee
What if Pete Carroll wasn’t fired as the Patriots head coach?What if Pete Carroll wasn’t fired as the Patriots head coach?
New England Patriots First ReadFromPats Pulpit
By Matthew Rewinski
Let’s imagine the alternate universe where Peyton Manning picked the Titans over the BroncosLet’s imagine the alternate universe where Peyton Manning picked the Titans over the Broncos
What if Harry Douglas was able to stay on his feet in the 2012 Conference Championship Game?What if Harry Douglas was able to stay on his feet in the 2012 Conference Championship Game?

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