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NFL Playoff Bracket 2015: Picture, Scenarios for AFC, NFC Divisional Round

R. Cory SmithJan 6, 2015

The first weekend of the playoffs wasn't quite the turbulent slate of games that NFL fans have come to expect from the Wild Card Round. In fact, only one road team won, and three of the matchups were separated by more than 10 points.

What's left now is a slate of four games to keep fans captivated all weekend long. The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will finally play as the No. 1 seeds. Along with the top teams, both the Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers have aspirations of taking on the Super Bowl contenders in the next round.

Leading up to the second round of the playoffs, here's a look at the full postseason picture and scenarios for the AFC and NFC divisional round.

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Playoff Scenarios

Being the only Wild Card team to pull off an upset, the Baltimore Ravens have no chance of hosting a playoff game. A victory over the Patriots would be good news for the Broncos or Indianapolis Colts, as they would earn another home showdown with Baltimore.

Tom Brady already has three Super Bowls during his career with the Patriots. However, the Baltimore Ravens have had his number during the postseason. John Buccigross of ESPN notes how stellar Brady has been and how well Baltimore has played against him:

Already losing earlier this season in Foxborough, Peyton Manning and the Broncos certainly hope they'll host the Ravens. In the case of the Colts, they would also host the Ravens, meaning a rematch from the 20-13 win for Indy at home in Week 5.

On the NFC side, one massive upset would shake up the entire picture.

Coming in as the lowest remaining seed, the Panthers have no chance of hosting another game. However, a win over the Seattle Seahawks would change the outlook for the entire NFC with either the Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys staying home.

CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 03:  Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates during their NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on January 3, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  (Photo by Grant Halverson/Get

Jonathan Stewart, who led the Panthers with 123 rushing yards and a touchdown versus the Arizona Cardinals, spoke about the team's position and expectations in the playoffs, via Panthers.com.

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We realize how blessed we are this season. A lot of things happened this year. A lot of ups and downs. But God blessed us with the opportunity to be in the playoffs. We've just got to make the most of it. … I expect nothing else but to win.

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Earlier this season, the Panthers narrowly lost to the Seahawks in a 13-9 game at CenturyLink Field. Last year, Seattle pulled out a 12-7 win in Carolina to start the regular season. Needless to say, hopes for hosting a playoff game for the Cowboys or Packers don't appear as bleak as they may be perceived.

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