In a bizarre and breathtaking season thus far in 2008, the playoff race is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in NFL history, with more surprise teams and great stories coming out then ever before.
We have surprise contenders...Dolphins, Jets, Arizona, Washington, Atlanta, and the Titans, who most surprisingly of all have fielded on of the best football teams in the NFL.
We have familiar faces... Steelers, Broncos, Colts, Giants, Panthers, and the Green Bay Packers, who, without their 37-year old veteran, have turned to Aaron Rodgers and taken the lead in the jumbled NFC North.
Without further ado...here are the seeds (so far) in the NFL playoffs, and a few that can make a serious run towards the championship.
AFC
No. 1 The Tennessee Titans at 10-0
What can you say about this team? Undefeated...powerful running game...savvy veteran QB...excellent coach...They will be very tough to beat at home during the playoffs.
No. 2. The Pittsburgh Steelers at 7-3
This is a team with question marks heading into the playoffs as a potential No. 2 seed. Injury concerns about, as well as shoddy line play, could make this a very weak No. 2 seed.
However, if the line picks up its play and some injury issues subside, this could be a championship-caliber team, with an elite QB and a suffocating defense.
No. 3. The N.Y. Jets at 7-3
"Broadway Brett" has brought back the Jets. This is a team that is built to last in the playoffs, and no one should underestimate the Brett effect on this team...He has seen and done it all.
No. 4. The Denver Broncos at 6-4
This is a weak No. 4 seed. This is a weak playoff team, period. If it was not for the lights out play of Jay Cutler and some tremendous play of a great Arkansas rookie running back (not that one...oh, and not the other one...) this team would be sitting at 4-6 and basically out of playoff contention.
No. 5. The Indianapolis Colts at 6-4.
This team is better than 6-4. Peyton Manning is still the best QB in the league. If the rest of the team picks up their play, consider this team a dark horse to win the AFC.
No. 6. The Baltimore Ravens at 6-4
In Flacco we trust. This team in all reality will probably NOT make the playoffs. They have one of the most brutal stretches in all of football.
These guys play Philly, Dallas, Washington, and Pittsburgh in the final weeks. IF they make it in, they sure did earn it.
On the cusp ( realistically)
No. 7. The Miami Dolphins at 6-4
Wow. Am I reading this correctly? I believe whoever wins Sunday's New England/Miami game will be the sixth seed in the playoffs.
I happen to believe it will be Miami.
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about 1 month ago
I'm glad to see Tampa Bay being acknowledged, some seem to have ignored them but they have a very good chance at #5 seed or even the NFC South.
The Boys with Romo are a completely different team, I believe they will nab that 6th seed, AWAY FROM THE SKINS! Portis is gone.
about 1 month ago
I believe Tampa to be very real. They are build alot like the Giants, with a decent backfield, good defense, and a smart QB. Although the Giants look to be better on all fronts... I say that the next Tampa/Carolina game will be the game that decides who will challenge the Giants in the playoffs.
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