Who All Left In Nfl Playoffs?
It’s hard to believe that the NFL playoffs are already underway. Here’s a look at who’s left in the hunt for the Lombardi Trophy.
Who’s Left?
The New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Philadelphia Eagles are the remaining teams in the NFL playoffs. These four teams have fought hard all season to get to this point and they will continue to fight until only one team is left standing. Who will be the last team standing?
AFC
In the AFC, the New England Patriots are the only team left. They will be playing in the AFC Championship game against the winner of the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Tennessee Titans.
NFC
The NFC playoffs are down to the final four teams: the Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, New Orleans Saints, and Los Angeles Rams. Here’s a look at each team’s remaining schedule and how they got to this point.
The Green Bay Packers are the top seed in the NFC and will have a first-round bye. They will face either the Seahawks or the Saints in the divisional round. The Packers finished the regular season with a 13-3 record, tied for the best in the NFC. They won their sixth consecutive NFC North title and went undefeated at home for the first time since 2011.Aaron Rodgers is one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history, and he has a talented supporting cast on offense, including running back Aaron Jones and wide receiver Davante Adams. The Packers’ defense is led by safety Adrian Amos and linebacker Blake Martinez.
The Seattle Seahawks are the number five seed in the NFC playoffs. They will travel to face the fourth-seeded Los Angeles Rams in the wildcard round. The Seahawks finished the regular season with a 10-6 record, good for second place in the NFC West behind the San Francisco 49ers. Russell Wilson is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, and he has a talented supporting cast on offense, including wide receivers Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf. The Seahawks’ defense is led by linebacker Bobby Wagner and safety Quandre Diggs.
The New Orleans Saints are the number three seed in the NFC playoffs. They will have a first-round bye before facing either the Packers or Seahawks in the divisional round. The Saints finished the regular season with an 11-5 record, good for second place inthe NFC South behindthe Carolina Panthers. Drew Brees is one ofthe best quarterbacks of all time, and he has a talented supporting cast on offense, including wide receiver Michael Thomas and running back Alvin Kamara. The Saints’ defense is led by end Cameron Jordan and linebacker Demario Davis.
The Los Angeles Rams arethe fourth seed inthe NFC playoffs.They will hostthe fifth-seeded Seahawks inthe wildcard roundbefore facingeitherthe top-seeded Packers or Saintsinthe divisional roundif they advance
How Did They Get Here?
The NFL playoffs are down to its final four teams. In the AFC, the top-seeded Kansas City Chiefs will take on the fifth-seeded Buffalo Bills, while the second-seeded Baltimore Ravens will face off against the third-seeded Tennessee Titans. In the NFC, the top-seeded Green Bay Packers will take on the fifth-seeded Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while the second-seeded New Orleans Saints will face off against the third-seeded Los Angeles Rams.
AFC
Arizona Cardinals- The Cardinals had an up and down season. They started off hot, winning their first 4 games. However, they then proceeded to lose 8 of their next 10. They managed to squeak into the playoffs as the last seed in the NFC.
Carolina Panthers- The Panthers also had an up and down season. They started off 1-3, but then won 7 of their next 8 games. Like the Cardinals, they also managed to squeak into the playoffs as the last seed in the NFC.
Cincinnati Bengals- The Bengals were one of the most consistent teams in the NFL this season. They started off 4-0 and never looked back, winning their division with a 12-4 record.
Houston Texans- The Texans were another team that was very consistent this season. They finished with a 9-7 record, but it was good enough to win their division.
Indianapolis Colts- The Colts started off slow, going 2-3 in their first 5 games. However, they then went on a tear, winning 9 of their last 11 games. This earned them a first round bye in the playoffs.
NFC
The NFC playoff field is set, and it’s loaded with familiar faces. The Packers, Seahawks, Cowboys and Falcons all made it back to the dance, while the Lions snuck in as a wild card.
But there are some new blood in the mix as well. The Giants are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2011, while the Dolphins are making their first appearance since 2008.
Here’s a look at how all 12 teams got here:
NFC:
1. Dallas Cowboys (13-3): The Cowboys ran away with the NFC East, thanks to a balanced offense (fifth in points scored) and a stingy defense (sixth in points allowed). They’ll be looking to return to the NFC Championship Game for the first time since 1995.
2. Atlanta Falcons (11-5): The Falcons struggled down the stretch, losing four of their last six games. But they held on to win the NFC South and earn a first-round bye. They’ll be looking to get back to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1999.
3. Seattle Seahawks (10-5-1): The Seahawks had to sweat out a wild-card berth on the final weekend of the season, but they ultimately secured the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoffs. They’ll be looking to return to the Super Bowl for the second straight year.
4. Green Bay Packers (10-6): The Packers had an up-and-down season but still managed to win 10 games and earn a spot in the playoffs. They’ll be looking to make a run at their fifth Lombardi Trophy in franchise history.
What’s Next?
Well the NFL playoffs are now down to just 4 teams. The New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints, and Kansas City Chiefs. It was a interesting season to say the least.
AFC
In the AFC, the Patriots, Steelers, Jaguars, and Chiefs all won their respective divisional round games and will be moving on to the conference championship games. The Patriots will be playing the Jaguars, and the Steelers will be playing the Chiefs.
NFC
The NFC playoff field is set, and it’s a loaded one. The Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks all have legitimate Super Bowl aspirations, while the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings are no slouches, either.
In the AFC, the Patriots are still the team to beat, but they’ll have their hands full with a surging Chargers squad that features one of the best young quarterbacks in the league in Justin Herbert. The Kansas City Chiefs should also be in the mix, as they always are under head coach Andy Reid.
So who’s going to come out on top? We’ll find out soon enough. But in the meantime, let’s take a closer look at each of the eight teams that are still alive in the hunt for a Lombardi Trophy.
