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Unless the Browns upset the Express, the Broncos too would have to win three straight road games to get back to the SB, so that alone makes it hard to put them higher. That's a shame too given their defense played extremely well, and this was definitely their best offensive season since Michael Vick was with them. The one ref flag though is the OL. The OL came into the season with a filthy ridiculous career line (the OTs along had like a 13:1 block:sack ratio), but they just feel apart, though injuries certainly played a role. Teams like the Ravens (their Wild Card opponent), Express and Pioneers finished in the Top 10 in sacks, so they would have to be matched up with at least two teams en route to the SB that can attack their achilles heel.

Washington never fell below .500 this season and ended it winning three of four, including games against the Pioneers and Cowboys. Injuries haven't slowed them down like I thought they could. They aren't the most balanced team, so it's hard seeing them knock off high-quality teams on the road several times, but they do get a juicy matchup against the Falcons right away.

The Ravens D went on an absurd tear to end the season, and the Ravens do have the honor of playing at home, but they don't have a high ceiling in the playoffs. QB play has been underwhelming, special teams outside of the punting unit have been disappointing, and the running game is now down to their 3rd option. When nearly every other AFC playoff defense is playing at a high level, it's hard seeing them have an advantage over anyone. That being said, their last game against the Steelers was an encouraging sign that they are capable of stringing together a balanced performance.

MMX really, really should have done in-season adjustments. It certainly cost the Falcons seeding that they definitely could have used. They are limping into the playoffs with a struggling offense, but the team is now virtually injury-free. It won't be an easy task, but as many teams have shown over the years, being able to place the best team you have forward can be quite valuable.

This is nothing against the Browns. There are a lot of excellent football teams in the postseason, and the Browns have had a lot of great individual player performances this season with some impressive wins. However, QB Dak Prescott regressed significantly in the second half, and they are already going to be without top WR DeAndre Hopkins for at least the first two rounds. I don't have much confidence that they can score enough, and the defense overachieved and doesn't really hold a candle to the other AFC playoff teams.

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