The playoffs are now set. Discuss.

I actually like all road teams for the wildcard round (Packers, Colts being the most likely home teams to win), then all home teams next round, and a Patriots/Seahawks SB with the Seahawks winning it all.

The Pats are not making it to the SB

The AFC is pretty weak IMO and I don't see the Broncos getting there with that defense. The Pats really weren't that bad this year, even when they were "struggling" they still weren't playing that poorly aside from WRs dropping a ton of passes. It just wasn't up to the Patriots' standards. They've gained some chemistry since then and have looked better and I expect them to turn it up in the playoffs. Mainly because I don't fully expect ANY other AFC team to do so and I'm not a believer in the Broncos to go all the way.

If not it'll be the Broncos, though. Unless there's a crazy momentum run by the Chargers, or maybe Chiefs, I don't see a 3-6 seeded team even making the AFCCG.

From the AFC it's either gonna be the Broncos or Pats, maybe the Chiefs although I kinda doubt it.

The Panthers are scary looking on Defense though. I think the Top 2 seeds in the NFC have the best defenses. In the playoffs that's key. I think it'll be a Seahawks/Panthers NFC Championship game. Gotta give the Niners a chance as well, but they'll be traveling around, which will make it very difficult.

The Pats are just too banged up and lack depth this year. I could honestly see them losing their first playoff game. Brady is great, arguably the MVP given what hes done with these scrubs, but there comes a point where he cant do it all.

I think Denver will end up going. I just can't see Indy, Cincinnati, and San Diego making it. There isn't much competition, so if NE ends up going, I wouldn't be surprised.

My playoff power rankings:

Seahawks
Panthers
Saints
Broncos
49ers
Patriots (but I would guess to see them in the SB over the broncos)
Chiefs
Packers
Colts
Chargers
Bengals
Eagles

I trust Dalton least out of the QBs, pretty much by far.

The best chance to make the SB from each conference:

NFC:
1. Seahawks
2. Panthers
3. Niners
4. Packers
5. Eagles
6. Saints

AFC:
1. Broncos
2. Patriots
3. Chiefs
4. Bengals
5. Colts
6. Chargers

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10051523

That video is just too much cute

people are overlooking the Chargers.

9-7 record

i havent watched them at all this year but:

-they beat the Chiefs twice. who cares how
-biggest loss all season was by 10 (to Raiders, terrelle pryor magic probably)
-lost three games by 4 or less points

they always start off slow (or fast, i dont remember)
they easily could have won 11 games in a row (check the way they lost those games)

so yeah. and i trust Philip Rivers enough to not fuck close games up (32 TD, 11 INT) 69.5 percent

they went 4-4 on the road
5-3 at home

can they beat the bengals? only lost by 7 last month to them at home. on the road, who knows?

but they can def beat the patriots and broncos if they get to that point

my name is randy moss by the way, and you are watching Fox Sports 1

Yeah, they finished off well, but I have a lot of trouble seeing them get through the 1st round @ Cinci.

On a side note Percy Harvin will practice this week and has a chance to play in 2 weeks for the playoffs. Not guaranteed to play yet.

I see the Chargers getting through the first round personally but it's hard to say they can get past the divisional round @ the Broncos too. I'm sure they'll play their game(s) in the playoffs tough and close. Also, I'm not completely doubting them against the Broncos either, it's just less likely. Other teams in the AFC are superior all-around. I don't really expect to see another momentum run like the Ravens last year.

I just don't think they're good enough.

It's gonna be extremely cold on Sunday for the GB/SF matchup. It's gonna be a tough environment for SF. It might even snow I heard. This gives GB a bit of advantage. Although, then again, i've seen teams go into that environment and play well.

Anyone else think the Bengals should let go of Marvin Lewis if they lose?

IDK if now is the time, but at some point they should hold him up to high standards.

I think they should really consider it. He's been there for over a decade & hasn't gotten a playoff win. Chargers did it to Marty Schottenheimer when he couldn't.

I think they'll win in the Wildcard then lose @ NE the following week.

And if they lose? Do you think there should be a coaching change?

Maybe, I mean they got some talent on that roster. They should at least consider it. Losing to San Diego would not be a good sign.

I honestly think Cincy can kill NE as long as Dalton doesn't fuck up.

Nah. NE would run through Cinci.