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With that in mind, it is time for my postseason power rankings.

1. Miami Dolphins
2. Dallas Cowboys
3. St. Louis Rams
4. Portland Express
5. Green Bay Packers
6. Columbus Pioneers
7. Minnesota Vikings
8. Denver Broncos
9. Washington
10. Baltimore Ravens
11. Atlanta Falcons
12. Mexico City Browns

The Dolphins D is crushing it this season, and teams are averaging just 107 passing yards per game this season. HB Jacquizz Rodgers followed up his MVP campaign with another stellar one this season. Special teams have been solid in all phases. The issue for them is what version of QB Marcus Mariota will they get. If they get game manager extraordinaire, then the defense and Rodgers will take charge and likely blast through everyone. If Mariota falters or even worse becomes a liability, we've seen how much the offense sinks. No defense can save an offense that only scores a TD and a pair of FGs. Perhaps I am being too hard on a QB that finished with an 18:9 TD:INT ratio and 7th in the league in passer rating, but games against the Patriots and Express show how much this team can miss Sam Keller.

There is probably no single player more integrel to their team's offense than QB Vince Young is to the Cowboys. When he's not playing, the offense is beyond absymal. When he's healthy, they are as close to unstoppable as anyone. The defense in recent seasons has had its ups and downs, but this has been one of the finer seasons from that side of the ball. It's also really hard to bet against the most dominant franchise in league history, and the stars aligned for them in Week 17. That feels like a good omen for fans of the franchise.

The Rams are arguably the best team in the league this season. The trio on offense of QB Ryan Tannehill, HB Eddie Lacy, and WR Patrick Turner were as good of a threesome as anyone. Even as they endured so many long-term injuries to that OL, it didn't knock them down. The defense, which has been one of the league's best over the past several seasons, put up another elite season, which included allowing a league low 12.8 points per game. Their +1 turnover differential is the worst among playoff teams. There are two reasons why the Rams aren't above the Cowboys even with the head-to-head victory earlier in the season. One is that because they are a #3 seed, they will likely have to play two road games to make the SB. The second is that they have arguably the toughest assigned out of any home team in the Wild Card round. The reigning champion Vikings are statistically a Top 5 team in the league. They finished in the Top 10 on O and D, they have a point differential over +50, and their turnover differential even with QB Josh Portis throwing 21 INTs was tied for 7th at +5. The Vikings won five of their final six games and all those wins came by two TDs or more. If one team can handle the Vikings, it's the Rams, but there is still high upset potential.

The Express had the league's toughest schedule with an opponent winning percentage of .543. They still managed to go 11-5 and beat every team in the AFC playoffs except the Pioneers. They get the Browns who will be without their top receiver, so they probably have the best odds of winning in the first round. Then they would get a Pioneers team that is dealing with offensive issues right now, with a theoretical matchup against the Dolphins whom they spanked 37-7 ealier. An Express SB run is not at all farfetched, and with the defense falling in the Top 10 and HB DeMarco Murray ending the regular season on a high note, they just might.

The Packers come into the postseason with the worst defense among playoff teams, and QB Tyrod Taylor posted his worst passer rating (70.4) since S9. They also enter the postseason having played the league's easiest schedule among playoff teams. They also enter with three OL done for the season. Yet in addition of having the advantage of being the #2 seed, there's just something about this team that I believe in. Even if they did play a cupcake schedule, having a +109 point differential is still impressive, and this team has often pleastantly surprised me throughout the season. While I would be shocked if they win the SB, I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they make it.

The Pioneers defense began the season with a pair of horrible outings against the Giants and Wildcats, but they righted the ship soon after and never really let up. They allowed fewer than 250 yards in 11 of their 16 games. Many of the potential offenses they can get matched up aren't world beaters, so it stands to reason that the defense can still play at a high level. The offense though has showed some unencouraging signs lately, which included losing three of their final five games while scoring a combined 30 points in those losses. The receivers are playing better, but QB Russell Wilson threw 5 INTs two games when he had thrown five across the first 11 games. He then got injured, and while the backup QBs have been phenomenal, neither have the talent as Russell Wilson does. The running game and OL play have been relatively disappointing as well. As we've seen in past seasons, the Pioneers offense can be prolific, and it did finish 11th overall, but several playoff teams have been able to neutralize this season to where there's some lost faith.

Honestly the Vikings should be 4th based on talent and team production this season, and I already highlighted some important stats when I talked about the Rams. The reason why I can't put them higher is that they would have to win three straight road games to make the SB, and not only is that a tall order, but the Vikings went 3-5 on the road this season.

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