NFL: Playoff Predictions for Every Division and Wild Card
NFL regular season play is almost over, and the playoff races are clearing up
Despite feeling like the 2016 NFL Draft was yesterday, this years’ NFL season is nearly over.
With just a couple more weeks until the playoffs, teams will be making their final push towards post-season play.
Many divisions are already set in stone, while some present interesting arguments as to who will ultimately play in February.
Without further ado, here are my current playoff predictions following week 12.
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AFC East: New England Patriots
AFC North: Pittsburgh Steelers
AFC South: Tennessee Titans
AFC West: Oakland Raiders
AFC Wild Card #1: Kansas City Chiefs
AFC Wild Card #2: Miami Dolphins
Miami has been on a roll lately, winning their last six games and saving Adam Gase’s name. Both Denver and Baltimore have a tough stretch of games to finish out their seasons, leaving them on the outside looking in come February.
The AFC South has been fairly bad for years, but the Titans look to be on the rise. Marcus Mariota has continued to develop as more of a passer than a runner, taking Tennessee to a 6-6 record.
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Houston’s problems are well documented, and they stand to lose a couple more games this year, which will knock them completely out of the race.
NFC East: Dallas Cowboys
NFL North: Detroit Lions
NFC South: Atlanta Falcons
NFC West: Seattle Seahawks
NFC Wild Card #1: New York Giants
NFC Wild Card #2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Buccaneers can still challenge Atlanta for the NFC South, having split their season series already.
With the Eagles loss to Green Bay and the Giants looking like they have the first wild card spot locked up, the Bucs and Vikings could be fighting for the final playoff spot.
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