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2016 NFL Predictions: Picking All The Playoff Teams

By Erik Lambert

Nov 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray (28) celebrates with tackle Donald Penn (72) his touchdown scored against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray (28) celebrates with tackle Donald Penn (72) his touchdown scored against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy during a NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy during a NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

AFC Wild Card

Kansas City Chiefs (5th seed)

Is it possible that the defending championship finish with a winning record and still miss the playoffs? That may be the price the Denver Broncos pay thanks to their overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs who own the best divisional record in the AFC West and are always strong towards the end of the regular season. Forcing their old rivals out would be frosting on the cake.

Miami Dolphins (6th seed)

Ever so quietly this once lost football team has found unity, and they’re playing some inspired football. Adam Gase has the Miami Dolphins humming and they are poised to finally overcome their late-season woes to reach the playoffs. They won’t be able to overcome New England but at 7-4 they should be able to claim the final wild card spot.

NFC Wild Card

New York Giants (5th seed)

Offense hasn’t been the problem for the Giants the past few years. Always it was the defense that couldn’t hold up their end. That seems to have changed. Both sides of the ball are contributing and head coach Ben McAdoo is showing plenty of swagger in his game management as well. This team is playing with more confidence each week.

Green Bay Packers (6th seed)

This is one those teams that just seems to find a way into the playoffs every year. Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy haven’t missed a postseason since 2008 and they have a good enough defense to fluster opponents. With an easy slate of games down the stretch there is no reason to think Green Bay can’t win out to clinch a wild card.

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