Which Teams in the NFL Are Going to the Playoffs?
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The NFL playoffs are right around the corner, and fans are wondering which teams will be playing for a chance at the Lombardi Trophy. We’ve got the latest odds and predictions for which teams are most likely to make it to the playoffs.
The NFC
The National Football Conference (NFC) is one of the two conferences of the National Football League (NFL). The NFC comprises of 16 teams, divided into 4 divisions. The teams in the NFC playoffs include the Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, and Minnesota Vikings.
The Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The Cowboys compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league’s National Football Conference (NFC) East division. They are one of the most successful teams in the history of the NFL, having appeared in 14 Super Bowls ( tied for 2nd with Pittsburgh), tied for 5th with New England Patriots, and won 5 times (tied with San Francisco), most recently Super Bowl XLIX in 2015.
The Green Bay Packers
The NFC is full of parity this season, but the Green Bay Packers have separated themselves as the best team in the conference. With a record of 10-3, the Packers have clinched the NFC North and are in position to earn a first-round bye in the playoffs. Led by MVP candidate Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay’s offense is one of the most dangerous in the NFL. The Packers also have a stout defense, which is ranked sixth in the league in points allowed per game. Green Bay looks like a team that is poised to make a deep run in the playoffs.
The Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football franchise based in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league’s National Football Conference (NFC) West division. They joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team, along with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Seahawks are owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and are currently coached by Pete Carroll. Since 2002, the Seahawks have played their home games at CenturyLink Field, located south of downtown Seattle. The Seahawks previously played home games in the Kingdome (1976–1999) and Husky Stadium (1994, 2000–2001).
The AFC
The Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, New England Patriots, and Kansas City Chiefs have clinched their spot in the playoffs. The Ravens and Texans have clinched the AFC North and AFC South, respectively. The Patriots have clinched the AFC East. And the Chiefs have clinched the AFC West.
The Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional American football team based in Baltimore, Maryland. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. The Ravens host annual training camp at the team headquarters and practice facilities in Owings Mills.
The Houston Texans
The Houston Texans are a professional football team based in Houston, Texas. The team competes in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) South division. The Texans first played in 2002 as an expansion team after the NFL granted the city an expansion franchise. The team’s majority owner is Cal McNair, who purchased the team in 2018. while Bill O’Brien serves as its head coach.
The Texans play their home games at NRG Stadium, a stadium they shares with the National Football League’s Houston Oilers and the arena football league’s Houston Outlaws.
The New England Patriots
The New England Patriots have clinched the AFC East division title for the ninth consecutive season. They have also clinched a first-round bye and are currently in the running for the top seed in the AFC. The Patriots have one of the most dominant offenses in the NFL, led by quarterback Tom Brady. They also have a strong defense, which has been key to their success this season.