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AFC
1 
12-4- Houston rebounds after a disappointing end to last season behind the return of Brian Cushing and the addition of Ed Reed to claim the 1 seed in the AFC
12-4- Houston rebounds after a disappointing end to last season behind the return of Brian Cushing and the addition of Ed Reed to claim the 1 seed in the AFC 
2 12-4- Despite another shaky defense, the offense remains healthy for the majority of the season to grab another first round bye
3 
11-5- After missing the playoffs in 2012, Ben Roethlisberger and Troy Polamalu stay healthy, allowing the Steelers to surprise a couple people and win the AFC North
11-5- After missing the playoffs in 2012, Ben Roethlisberger and Troy Polamalu stay healthy, allowing the Steelers to surprise a couple people and win the AFC North
4 
10-6- Peyton Manning doesn't make it through the whole season healthy, but the Broncos manage to hang on to win the AFC West behind Von Miller and the defense
10-6- Peyton Manning doesn't make it through the whole season healthy, but the Broncos manage to hang on to win the AFC West behind Von Miller and the defense
5 10-6- Indianapolis, despite a tougher schedule, prove they were not a fluke last year by making the playoffs as a wild card once again
10-6- Indianapolis, despite a tougher schedule, prove they were not a fluke last year by making the playoffs as a wild card once again
6 
9-7- The Chargers, led by first year coach Mike McCoy and a resurgent season from Phillip Rivers, make the playoffs for the first time in four years
9-7- The Chargers, led by first year coach Mike McCoy and a resurgent season from Phillip Rivers, make the playoffs for the first time in four years
Surprise Teams: San Diego Chargers 9-7: The Chargers, led by first year coach Mike McCoy and a resurgent season from Phillip Rivers, make the playoffs for the first time in four years
Miami Dolphins 9-7: Ryan Tannehill has a very productive season with new free agent receiver Mike Wallace, and it nearly leads Miami to the playoffs
Kansas City Chiefs 8-8: After finishing a league worst 2-14 a year ago, new quarterback Alex Smith and running back Jamaal Charles keep the Chiefs in the playoff hunt until the final weekend
Kansas City Chiefs 8-8: After finishing a league worst 2-14 a year ago, new quarterback Alex Smith and running back Jamaal Charles keep the Chiefs in the playoff hunt until the final weekend
Disappointing Teams: Baltimore Ravens 8-8: The defending Super Bowl champions will miss out on the playoffs because their defense will not be worthy enough to make the playoffs
Cincinnati Bengals 7-9: A couple of injuries and a couple of narrow losses add up to a disappointing season for A.J. Green and the Bengals
NFC
1 13-3- The Seahawks are unbeatable at home once again and they win just enough games on the road thanks to another good season by Russell Wilson and an outstanding year by Earl Thomas
2 12-4- The Packers shake off some of the disastrous moments of 2012 to claim the first round bye they should've received last year
12-4- The Packers shake off some of the disastrous moments of 2012 to claim the first round bye they should've received last year
3 
11-5- The Giants return to the playoffs behind a new look defense and a pro-bowl season by Eli Manning
11-5- The Giants return to the playoffs behind a new look defense and a pro-bowl season by Eli Manning
4 
10-6- The Bucs go from worst to first in the NFC South thanks to a top three defense led by second year linebacker Lavonte David
10-6- The Bucs go from worst to first in the NFC South thanks to a top three defense led by second year linebacker Lavonte David
5 11-5- The 49ers don't win the NFC West for the third straight season, but they manage to have another solid season and make the playoffs
11-5- The 49ers don't win the NFC West for the third straight season, but they manage to have another solid season and make the playoffs
6 
10-6- Atlanta slips a little bit in large part due to a couple injuries, but Matt Ryan turns it on late in the year to lead Atlanta back to the playoffs
10-6- Atlanta slips a little bit in large part due to a couple injuries, but Matt Ryan turns it on late in the year to lead Atlanta back to the playoffs
Surprise Teams: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10-6: The Bucs go from worst to first in the NFC South thanks to a top three defense led by second year linebacker Lavonte David
Disappointing Teams: Washington Redskins 7-9: The 'Skins can't rekindle the same magic that lead them to the NFC East title a year ago as they fall short of the playoffs
New Orleans Saints 8-8: Even with the return of head coach Sean Payton, the Saints still lack the defense to make the playoffs
Awards
MVP: Aaron Rodgers, QB Green Bay- Rodgers cements his status as the best player in the game by capturing his second career MVP award
In the Hunt: Tom Brady, QB NE, Eli Manning, QB NYG, Ben Roethlisberger, QB PIT
Offensive Player of Year: Aaron Rodgers, QB Green Bay
In the Hunt: Jamaal Charles, RB KC, Victor Cruz, WR NYG
In the Hunt: J.J. Watt, DE Houston, Brian Cushing, LB Houston, Lavonte David, LB Tampa Bay
Offensive Rookie of Year: Robert Woods, WR
New England- Drafted in the late second round, Woods is prolific, albeit amongst a weak rookie class, for the Patriots
In the Hunt: Matt Barkley, QB Jacksonville, Geno Smith, QB Buffalo
Defensive Rookie of Year: Alec Ogletree, LB
New York- The linebacker out of Georgia will be a breath of fresh air for the Giants as he begins the rebuilding process of the New York defense
In the Hunt: Margus Hunt, DE San Francisco, Jarvis Jones, LB Pittsburgh
Offensive Rookie of Year: Robert Woods, WR
New England- Drafted in the late second round, Woods is prolific, albeit amongst a weak rookie class, for the Patriots
In the Hunt: Matt Barkley, QB Jacksonville, Geno Smith, QB Buffalo
Defensive Rookie of Year: Alec Ogletree, LB
New York- The linebacker out of Georgia will be a breath of fresh air for the Giants as he begins the rebuilding process of the New York defense
In the Hunt: Margus Hunt, DE San Francisco, Jarvis Jones, LB Pittsburgh
Coach of Year: Mike McCoy, San Diego
In the Hunt: Greg Schiano, Tampa Bay
Playoffs
Wild Card Round
4:30 NBC 5) over 4) 23-20- A valiant effort by the 'Bucs defense is squandered by three Josh Freeman interceptions, allowing San Francisco to advance
over 4) 23-20- A valiant effort by the 'Bucs defense is squandered by three Josh Freeman interceptions, allowing San Francisco to advance
8:20 NBC 4) over 5) 29-24- Peyton Manning gets the better of his former team as Denver advances to the Divisional Round
over 5) 29-24- Peyton Manning gets the better of his former team as Denver advances to the Divisional Round
1:00 CBS 3) over 6) 31-24- Despite three Phillip Rivers touchdown passes, Ben Roethlisberger rallies the Steelers to advance
over 6) 31-24- Despite three Phillip Rivers touchdown passes, Ben Roethlisberger rallies the Steelers to advance
4:25 FOX 6) over 3) 38-31- Matt Ryan and the Falcons passing attack gets it done in the Meadowlands as the Falcons get just enough defensive stops to defeat the Giants
over 3) 38-31- Matt Ryan and the Falcons passing attack gets it done in the Meadowlands as the Falcons get just enough defensive stops to defeat the Giants
Divisional Round
4:25 FOX 1) over 6) 31-19- There's no stopping Marshawn Lynch as he runs all over the Falcons defense to send Seattle to the NFC Championship game
over 6) 31-19- There's no stopping Marshawn Lynch as he runs all over the Falcons defense to send Seattle to the NFC Championship game
8:30 CBS 2) over 3) 27-24- Ben Roethlisberger leads the Steelers back from a two touchdown deficit in the second half, but Tom Brady rescues the Patriots, setting up a game winning Stephen Gostkowski field goal
over 3) 27-24- Ben Roethlisberger leads the Steelers back from a two touchdown deficit in the second half, but Tom Brady rescues the Patriots, setting up a game winning Stephen Gostkowski field goal
1:00 CBS 4) over 1) 21-17- The Denver defense stumps Matt Schaub and the Houston offense to head to the AFC Championship game
over 1) 21-17- The Denver defense stumps Matt Schaub and the Houston offense to head to the AFC Championship game
4:25 FOX 2) over 5) 28-24- Green Bay gets revenge on Colin Kaepernick and the 49ers behind two touchdown receptions by Jordy Nelson
over 5) 28-24- Green Bay gets revenge on Colin Kaepernick and the 49ers behind two touchdown receptions by Jordy Nelson
Conference Championships
3:00 CBS 2) over 4) 30-24 OT- In another epic duel between Brady and Manning, the Patriots receive the kickoff to begin overtime and march straight down the field, capped off by a Steven Ridley seven yard touchdown run to send the Patriots to the Super Bowl
over 4) 30-24 OT- In another epic duel between Brady and Manning, the Patriots receive the kickoff to begin overtime and march straight down the field, capped off by a Steven Ridley seven yard touchdown run to send the Patriots to the Super Bowl
6:30 FOX 2) over 1) 30-21- As the favorites, the Seahawks waste their home field advantage by allowing Aaron Rodgers and the Packers to control from start to finish
over 1) 30-21- As the favorites, the Seahawks waste their home field advantage by allowing Aaron Rodgers and the Packers to control from start to finish
Super Bowl XLVIII
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
over 
31-27
In a back and fourth Super Bowl, the Patriots force a key turnover midway through the 4th quarter, allowing Tom Brady to find Rob Gronkowski for a game winning touchdown with three minutes to go that stands, allowing the Patriots to capture their fourth Super Bowl title
Super Bowl MVP: Tom Brady, QB New England
2014
AFC
1 14-2- Andrew Luck and a league best offense grab the top seed in the AFC
2 
12-4- After missing the playoffs in 2013, the Bengals win the AFC North behind both a solid offense and defense
3 11-5- Once again, New England tops the AFC East behind another stellar season from Tom Brady
4 10-6- Peyton Manning engineers a late season Broncos rally to snatch the AFC West away from the Chiefs
5
10-6- Third year quarterback Ryan Tannehill and one of the league's best defenses led by Cameron Wake allow Miami to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2008
6
10-6- In only Andy Reid's second season, he takes the Chiefs to the playoffs behind the star tandem of Tamba Hali and Justin Huston
Surprise Teams: Kansas City Chiefs 10-6- In only Andy Reid's second season, he takes the Chiefs to the playoffs behind the star tandem of Tamba Hali and Justin Huston
Jacksonville Jaguars 8-8- In Matt Barkley's first full season as a starter, he leads the Jaguars to a four game win increase
Disappointing Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers 5-11- After making some noise in last year's playoffs, injuries to key players like Troy Polamalu derail Pittsburgh's season
Houston Texans 6-10- After being bounced in the divisional round for the third straight season, the Texans offense crumbles as they fall very short of the playoffs
NFC
1 13-3- With Robert Griffin III healthy for the entire season, the Redskin's cruise to the NFC East title
2 13-3- Behind a balanced offensive attack and an elite defense, the Seahawks reign supreme in the NFC West once again
3 12-4- Another stellar defensive performance led by third year players Lavonte David and Mark Barron lead the Buccaneers to a second consecutive NFC South title
4
9-7- Matthew Stafford cuts down on his interceptions, allowing Detroit to barely beat out Green Bay to make the playoffs
5 10-6- Another stellar season from Victor Cruz proves to be enough for the Giants to make the playoffs for the second consecutive season
6 9-7- In a little bit of an underachieving season, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers do just enough to make the playoffs
Surprise Teams: St. Louis Rams 9-7- The Rams, led by a career year from quarterback Sam Bradford, come oh so close to making the playoffs
Detroit Lions 9-7- Matthew Stafford cuts down on his interceptions, allowing Detroit to barely beat out Green Bay to make the playoffs
Disappointing Teams: San Francisco 49ers 7-9- An injury midseason to quarterback Colin Kaepernick ruins the 49ers aspirations of a Super Bowl title
Atlanta Falcons 7-9- An off season by quarterback Matt Ryan coupled with a few close losses add up to a disappointing season from the Falcons
Awards
MVP: Robert Griffin III, QB Washington- In one of the tightest MVP races in recent memory, RG3 scrapes by Andrew Luck behind a statistically brilliant season to win the MVP award
In the Hunt: Andrew Luck, QB Indianapolis,
Offensive Player of Year: Andrew Luck, QB Indianapolis- Basically a consolation for losing in the MVP race, but nonetheless, still a notable achievement
In the Hunt: Robert Griffin III, QB Washington, Doug Martin, RB Tampa Bay
Defensive Player of Year: Ndamukong Suh, DT Detroit- After a couple so-so seasons, Suh bounces back in a big way to lead Detroit to the playoffs
In the Hunt: James Laurinitus, LB St. Louis, Richard Sherman, CB Seattle
Offensive Rookie of Year: Marquise Lee, WR
Kansas City
In the Hunt: Marcus Mariota, QB Philadelphia
Defensive Rookie of Year: Jadeveon Clowney, DE Tennessee
Coach of Year: Andy Reid, Kansas City
In the Hunt: Jim Schwartz, Detroit, Jeff Fisher, St. Louis
Wild Card Round
4:30 NBC 5) over 4) 24-17- The Giants defense steps up to frustrate the Lions offense in crucial moments to escape Ford Field with a playoff victory
8:20 NBC 6) over 3) 31-21- The Patriots defense has no answer for tandem of Jamaal Charles and Dexter McCluster as the Chiefs go into Foxboro and defeat New England
1:00 FOX 3) over 6) 24-23- Tampa Bay hangs on as a field goal sails wide left to give the Buccaneers their first playoff win in the Greg Schiano era
4:25 CBS 4) over 5) 37-13- Peyton Manning and Denver control Miami throughout in a convincing win
Divisional Round
4:25 CBS 4) over 2) 27-20- Andy Dalton throws two touchdown passes to Jermaine Greshum to give the Bengals an early lead, but the Broncos control the clock in the second half and capitalize off Bengals miscues to steal the Divisional Round win
8:20 FOX 2) over 3) 41-14- Seattle's defense shuts down Doug Martin and has a field day intercepting Josh Freeman passes as the 'Hawks coast at home over the 'Bucs
1:00 CBS 5) over 1) 21-16- Favored by 12.5 points, the Redskins offense is confounded by the Giants defense, setting up an Eli Manning touchdown run from nine yards out to give the Giants the win late in the fourth quarter
4:25 CBS 1) over 6) 27-17- Despite over 150 rushing yards by Jamaal Charles, Andrew Luck and the Colts hang on to move on to the AFC Championship
Conference Championships
3:00 FOX 2) over 5) 28-6- After upsetting the Redskins, the Giants do not have the same recipe for success against a Seahawks team that controls the game throughout to head to their second Super Bowl in franchise history
6:30 CBS 1) over 4) 34-27- In one of the epic quarterback showdowns of all time, it's Andrew Luck who gets the better of Denver's defense, sending the Colts to the Super Bowl
Super Bowl XLIX, Glendale, AZ
over 
27-23
After trailing by ten at halftime, the Seahawks defense makes a few crucial stands to set up two rushing touchdowns by Marshawn Lynch in the fourth quarter to give Seattle their first Super Bowl title
Super Bowl MVP: Marshawn Lynch, RB Seattle
AFC
1
14-2- Andrew Luck and a league best offense grab the top seed in the AFC2 12-4- After missing the playoffs in 2013, the Bengals win the AFC North behind both a solid offense and defense3
11-5- Once again, New England tops the AFC East behind another stellar season from Tom Brady4
10-6- Peyton Manning engineers a late season Broncos rally to snatch the AFC West away from the Chiefs5
10-6- Third year quarterback Ryan Tannehill and one of the league's best defenses led by Cameron Wake allow Miami to reach the playoffs for the first time since 20086
10-6- In only Andy Reid's second season, he takes the Chiefs to the playoffs behind the star tandem of Tamba Hali and Justin HustonSurprise Teams: Kansas City Chiefs 10-6- In only Andy Reid's second season, he takes the Chiefs to the playoffs behind the star tandem of Tamba Hali and Justin Huston
Jacksonville Jaguars 8-8- In Matt Barkley's first full season as a starter, he leads the Jaguars to a four game win increase
Disappointing Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers 5-11- After making some noise in last year's playoffs, injuries to key players like Troy Polamalu derail Pittsburgh's season
Houston Texans 6-10- After being bounced in the divisional round for the third straight season, the Texans offense crumbles as they fall very short of the playoffs
NFC
1
13-3- With Robert Griffin III healthy for the entire season, the Redskin's cruise to the NFC East title2 13-3- Behind a balanced offensive attack and an elite defense, the Seahawks reign supreme in the NFC West once again3
12-4- Another stellar defensive performance led by third year players Lavonte David and Mark Barron lead the Buccaneers to a second consecutive NFC South title4
9-7- Matthew Stafford cuts down on his interceptions, allowing Detroit to barely beat out Green Bay to make the playoffs5
10-6- Another stellar season from Victor Cruz proves to be enough for the Giants to make the playoffs for the second consecutive season6
9-7- In a little bit of an underachieving season, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers do just enough to make the playoffsSurprise Teams: St. Louis Rams 9-7- The Rams, led by a career year from quarterback Sam Bradford, come oh so close to making the playoffs
Detroit Lions 9-7- Matthew Stafford cuts down on his interceptions, allowing Detroit to barely beat out Green Bay to make the playoffs
Disappointing Teams: San Francisco 49ers 7-9- An injury midseason to quarterback Colin Kaepernick ruins the 49ers aspirations of a Super Bowl title
Atlanta Falcons 7-9- An off season by quarterback Matt Ryan coupled with a few close losses add up to a disappointing season from the Falcons
Awards
MVP: Robert Griffin III, QB Washington- In one of the tightest MVP races in recent memory, RG3 scrapes by Andrew Luck behind a statistically brilliant season to win the MVP award
In the Hunt: Andrew Luck, QB Indianapolis,
Offensive Player of Year: Andrew Luck, QB Indianapolis- Basically a consolation for losing in the MVP race, but nonetheless, still a notable achievement
In the Hunt: Robert Griffin III, QB Washington, Doug Martin, RB Tampa Bay
Defensive Player of Year: Ndamukong Suh, DT Detroit- After a couple so-so seasons, Suh bounces back in a big way to lead Detroit to the playoffs
In the Hunt: James Laurinitus, LB St. Louis, Richard Sherman, CB Seattle
Offensive Rookie of Year: Marquise Lee, WR
Kansas City
In the Hunt: Marcus Mariota, QB Philadelphia
Defensive Rookie of Year: Jadeveon Clowney, DE Tennessee
Coach of Year: Andy Reid, Kansas City
In the Hunt: Jim Schwartz, Detroit, Jeff Fisher, St. Louis
Wild Card Round
4:30 NBC 5)
over 4) 24-17- The Giants defense steps up to frustrate the Lions offense in crucial moments to escape Ford Field with a playoff victory8:20 NBC 6)
over 3) 31-21- The Patriots defense has no answer for tandem of Jamaal Charles and Dexter McCluster as the Chiefs go into Foxboro and defeat New England1:00 FOX 3)
over 6) 24-23- Tampa Bay hangs on as a field goal sails wide left to give the Buccaneers their first playoff win in the Greg Schiano era4:25 CBS 4)
over 5) 37-13- Peyton Manning and Denver control Miami throughout in a convincing winDivisional Round
4:25 CBS 4)
over 2) 27-20- Andy Dalton throws two touchdown passes to Jermaine Greshum to give the Bengals an early lead, but the Broncos control the clock in the second half and capitalize off Bengals miscues to steal the Divisional Round win8:20 FOX 2)
over 3) 41-14- Seattle's defense shuts down Doug Martin and has a field day intercepting Josh Freeman passes as the 'Hawks coast at home over the 'Bucs1:00 CBS 5)
over 1) 21-16- Favored by 12.5 points, the Redskins offense is confounded by the Giants defense, setting up an Eli Manning touchdown run from nine yards out to give the Giants the win late in the fourth quarter4:25 CBS 1)
over 6) 27-17- Despite over 150 rushing yards by Jamaal Charles, Andrew Luck and the Colts hang on to move on to the AFC ChampionshipConference Championships
3:00 FOX 2)
over 5) 28-6- After upsetting the Redskins, the Giants do not have the same recipe for success against a Seahawks team that controls the game throughout to head to their second Super Bowl in franchise history6:30 CBS 1)
over 4) 34-27- In one of the epic quarterback showdowns of all time, it's Andrew Luck who gets the better of Denver's defense, sending the Colts to the Super BowlSuper Bowl XLIX, Glendale, AZ
over 27-23After trailing by ten at halftime, the Seahawks defense makes a few crucial stands to set up two rushing touchdowns by Marshawn Lynch in the fourth quarter to give Seattle their first Super Bowl title
Super Bowl MVP: Marshawn Lynch, RB Seattle
2015
AFC
1 16-0- Yes, an undefeated season will happen again as Andrew Luck and the Colts offense, along with a stellar defense, dominates the rest of the league
2 12-4- After missing the playoffs in the previous two seasons, Joe Flacco and the Ravens get back to their winning ways and grab the 2 seed
3 11-5- Once again, the New England Patriots win the AFC East for the thirteenth time in fifteen seasons
4 10-6- Kansas City, behind the league's best defense, win the AFC West
5
9-7- Matt Barkley and the underrated Jaguars go 6-2 in their last 8 games to secure the 5 seed
6
9-7- Geno Smith and the Buffalo Bills make the playoffs for the first time in the 2000's
Surprising Teams: Buffalo Bills 9-7- Geno Smith and the Buffalo Bills make the playoffs for the first time in the 2000's
Disappointing Teams: Miami Dolphins 3-13- The Dolphins decline severely after losses to their receiving core and secondary during free agency
Tennessee Titans 5-11- Even with the addition of Jay Cutler, the Titans still fiddle around in mediocrity
Cincinnati Bengals 9-7- A torn ACL to receiver A.J. Green in week one leads to the Bengals missing the playoffs
NFC
1 14-2- The 49ers defense, led by pass rushers Aldon Smith and Margus Hunt, torment opposing quarterbacks in route to the 1 seed
2 
13-3- Cam Newton finally leads the Panthers to the playoffs
3 12-4- Aaron Rodgers puts together another all-pro season in leading the Packers to the playoffs once again
4
10-6- Rookie Johnny Manziel has a huge season as he resurrects the Cowboys and guides them to the playoffs
5 10-6- Atlanta rebounds after a tough 2014 season to make the playoffs once again
6 10-6- Coming off their Super Bowl win, the Seahawks aren't quite as dominant, but still manage to make the playoffs
Surprising Teams: Carolina Panthers 13-3- Cam Newton finally leads the Panthers to the playoffs
Dallas Cowboys 10-6- Rookie Johnny Manziel has a huge season as he resurrects the Cowboys and guides them to the playoffs
Disappointing Teams: Washington Redskins 8-8- Injuries, including to quarterback Robert Griffin III, derail another season with high expectations for the 'Skins
St. Louis Rams 6-10- The Rams continue to play great defense, but their offense takes a step back, as they miss the playoffs
Awards
MVP: Andrew Luck, QB Indianapolis- Becoming the second unanimous MVP in NFL history, Andrew Luck outclasses the rest of the league to win the MVP with ease
In the Hunt: Aaron Rodgers, QB Green Bay, Cam Newton, QB Carolina
Offensive Player of the Year: Andrew Luck, QB Indianapolis- Luck not only wins the MVP, he wins the offensive player of the year as well
In the Hunt: Aaron Rodgers, QB Green Bay, Cam Newton, QB Carolina
Defensive Player of the Year: Richard Sherman, CB Seattle- Thanks to a 10 interception season, Sherman wins the award with ease
In the Hunt: Mark Barron, S Tampa Bay, Patrick Willis, LB San Francisco
Coach of Year: Chuck Pagano, Indianapolis
Wild Card Round
4:30 NBC 5) over 4) 20-17- A game winning field goal with 19 seconds left propels the Jaguars past the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium
8:30 NBC 5) over 4) 33-21- The Falcons race out to a 21-0 lead after capitalizing off two Johnny Manziel interceptions to spark their wild card victory
1:00 CBS 3) over 6) 31-24- Though Geno Smith and the Bills play right with the Patriots, too much Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez as the Pats prevail
4:30 FOX 3) over 6) 28-24- No repeat for the Seahawks because Aaron Rodgers lights up the Seahawks, throwing for four touchdowns in the winning effort
Divisional Round
4:15 FOX 1) over 5) 27-17- The 49ers defense steps up to eliminate the Falcons
8:30 CBS 2) over 3) 23-17- A new look Ravens defense still manages to frustrate Tom Brady and the Patriots as the Ravens knock off the Pats
1:00 CBS 5) over 1) 24-21- In an upset for the ages, Matt Barkley and the Jaguars overcome a 14-0 deficit to shock the previously unbeaten Colts on a game winning field goal as time expires
4:30 FOX 3) over 2) 38-17- Aaron Rodgers completely out plays Cam Newton in the Packers smacking of the Panthers
Conference Championships
3:00 CBS 2) over 5) 20-13- The Jaguars can't rekindle the same magic to upset the Ravens as Joe Flacco and Baltimore heads back to the Super Bowl after winning it all three years prior
6:30 FOX 3) over 1) 31-27- A back and fourth battle in Santa Clara ends with Colin Kaepernick unable to lead the 49ers to a touchdown as the Packers hang on to head to their third Super Bowl in six seasons
Super Bowl L, Miami, FL
over 
38-27
Aaron Rodgers and the Packers jump out on the Ravens early, thanks to two first quarter touchdowns, one on a rush and one on a punt return, by Randall Cobb, who sets the tone for the Packers offensive showcase in Super Bowl L
Super Bowl MVP: Randall Cobb, WR Green Bay
AFC
1
16-0- Yes, an undefeated season will happen again as Andrew Luck and the Colts offense, along with a stellar defense, dominates the rest of the league2 12-4- After missing the playoffs in the previous two seasons, Joe Flacco and the Ravens get back to their winning ways and grab the 2 seed3
11-5- Once again, the New England Patriots win the AFC East for the thirteenth time in fifteen seasons4
10-6- Kansas City, behind the league's best defense, win the AFC West5
9-7- Matt Barkley and the underrated Jaguars go 6-2 in their last 8 games to secure the 5 seed6
9-7- Geno Smith and the Buffalo Bills make the playoffs for the first time in the 2000'sSurprising Teams: Buffalo Bills 9-7- Geno Smith and the Buffalo Bills make the playoffs for the first time in the 2000's
Disappointing Teams: Miami Dolphins 3-13- The Dolphins decline severely after losses to their receiving core and secondary during free agency
Tennessee Titans 5-11- Even with the addition of Jay Cutler, the Titans still fiddle around in mediocrity
Cincinnati Bengals 9-7- A torn ACL to receiver A.J. Green in week one leads to the Bengals missing the playoffs
NFC
1
14-2- The 49ers defense, led by pass rushers Aldon Smith and Margus Hunt, torment opposing quarterbacks in route to the 1 seed2 13-3- Cam Newton finally leads the Panthers to the playoffs3
12-4- Aaron Rodgers puts together another all-pro season in leading the Packers to the playoffs once again4
10-6- Rookie Johnny Manziel has a huge season as he resurrects the Cowboys and guides them to the playoffs5
10-6- Atlanta rebounds after a tough 2014 season to make the playoffs once again6
10-6- Coming off their Super Bowl win, the Seahawks aren't quite as dominant, but still manage to make the playoffsSurprising Teams: Carolina Panthers 13-3- Cam Newton finally leads the Panthers to the playoffs
Dallas Cowboys 10-6- Rookie Johnny Manziel has a huge season as he resurrects the Cowboys and guides them to the playoffs
Disappointing Teams: Washington Redskins 8-8- Injuries, including to quarterback Robert Griffin III, derail another season with high expectations for the 'Skins
St. Louis Rams 6-10- The Rams continue to play great defense, but their offense takes a step back, as they miss the playoffs
Awards
MVP: Andrew Luck, QB Indianapolis- Becoming the second unanimous MVP in NFL history, Andrew Luck outclasses the rest of the league to win the MVP with easeIn the Hunt: Aaron Rodgers, QB Green Bay, Cam Newton, QB Carolina
Offensive Player of the Year: Andrew Luck, QB Indianapolis- Luck not only wins the MVP, he wins the offensive player of the year as well
In the Hunt: Aaron Rodgers, QB Green Bay, Cam Newton, QB Carolina
Defensive Player of the Year: Richard Sherman, CB Seattle- Thanks to a 10 interception season, Sherman wins the award with ease
In the Hunt: Mark Barron, S Tampa Bay, Patrick Willis, LB San Francisco
Coach of Year: Chuck Pagano, Indianapolis
Wild Card Round
4:30 NBC 5)
over 4) 20-17- A game winning field goal with 19 seconds left propels the Jaguars past the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium8:30 NBC 5)
over 4) 33-21- The Falcons race out to a 21-0 lead after capitalizing off two Johnny Manziel interceptions to spark their wild card victory1:00 CBS 3)
over 6) 31-24- Though Geno Smith and the Bills play right with the Patriots, too much Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez as the Pats prevail4:30 FOX 3)
over 6) 28-24- No repeat for the Seahawks because Aaron Rodgers lights up the Seahawks, throwing for four touchdowns in the winning effortDivisional Round
4:15 FOX 1)
over 5) 27-17- The 49ers defense steps up to eliminate the Falcons8:30 CBS 2)
over 3) 23-17- A new look Ravens defense still manages to frustrate Tom Brady and the Patriots as the Ravens knock off the Pats1:00 CBS 5)
over 1) 24-21- In an upset for the ages, Matt Barkley and the Jaguars overcome a 14-0 deficit to shock the previously unbeaten Colts on a game winning field goal as time expires4:30 FOX 3)
over 2) 38-17- Aaron Rodgers completely out plays Cam Newton in the Packers smacking of the PanthersConference Championships
3:00 CBS 2)
over 5) 20-13- The Jaguars can't rekindle the same magic to upset the Ravens as Joe Flacco and Baltimore heads back to the Super Bowl after winning it all three years prior6:30 FOX 3)
over 1) 31-27- A back and fourth battle in Santa Clara ends with Colin Kaepernick unable to lead the 49ers to a touchdown as the Packers hang on to head to their third Super Bowl in six seasonsSuper Bowl L, Miami, FL
over 38-27Aaron Rodgers and the Packers jump out on the Ravens early, thanks to two first quarter touchdowns, one on a rush and one on a punt return, by Randall Cobb, who sets the tone for the Packers offensive showcase in Super Bowl L
Super Bowl MVP: Randall Cobb, WR Green Bay
2016
AFC
1 14-2
2 12-4
3
11-5
4
8-8
5
10-6
6
10-6
NFC
1 
14-2
2 13-3
3
12-4
4 10-6
5
11-5
6
11-5
Awards
MVP: Robert Griffin III, QB Washington
OPOY: Aaron Rodgers, QB Green Bay
DPOY: Jason Pierre-Paul, DE New York
Wild Card Round
3) over 6) 28-24
6) over 3) 27-20
4) over 5) 21-3
5) over 4) 41-16
Divisional Round
3) over 2) 31-14
1) over 6) 31-28 OT
5) over 2) 29-13
1) over 4) 20-10
Conference Championships
1) over 5) 27-23
1) over 3) 49-23
Super Bowl LI, Santa Clara, CA
over 45-41 OT
In perhaps the most exciting Super Bowl of all time, Andrew Luck leads the Colts to force overtime, only to throw a crucial interception in overtime to set up an Alfred Morris touchdown run to win the Redskins' first Super Bowl in over two decades
Super Bowl MVP: Robert Griffin III, QB Washington
AFC
1 14-22
12-43
11-54
8-85
10-66
10-6NFC
1 14-22
13-33
12-44
10-65
11-56
11-5 Awards
MVP: Robert Griffin III, QB Washington
OPOY: Aaron Rodgers, QB Green Bay
DPOY: Jason Pierre-Paul, DE New York
Wild Card Round
3)
over 6) 28-246)
over 3) 27-204)
over 5) 21-35)
over 4) 41-16Divisional Round
3)
over 2) 31-141)
over 6) 31-28 OT5)
over 2) 29-131)
over 4) 20-10Conference Championships
1)
over 5) 27-231)
over 3) 49-23Super Bowl LI, Santa Clara, CA
over 45-41 OT In perhaps the most exciting Super Bowl of all time, Andrew Luck leads the Colts to force overtime, only to throw a crucial interception in overtime to set up an Alfred Morris touchdown run to win the Redskins' first Super Bowl in over two decades
Super Bowl MVP: Robert Griffin III, QB Washington
2017- Note- Change in playoff structure; division champions receive automatic birth, but not a guaranteed home wild card game
Note- Jacksonville Jaguars officially become Los Angeles Jaguars
AFC
1 13-3
2 13-3
3 12-4
4
11-5
5 11-5
6 9-7
NFC
1 15-1
2 14-2
3
12-4
4 12-4
5 10-6
6
10-6
Awards
MVP: Robert Griffin III, QB Washington
OPOY: Colin Kaepernick, QB San Francisco
DPOY: NaVorro Bowman, LB San Francisco
Wild Card Round
3) over 6) 35-21
4) over 5) 45-24
3) over 6) 29-14
4) over 5) 30-27
Divisional Round
2) over 3) 31-28 OT
1) over 4) 34-24
3) over 2) 24-17
1) over 4) 52-41
Conference Championships
1) over 3) 24-21
1) over 2) 28-17
Super Bowl LII, Los Angeles, CA
over 31-20
In a rematch of Super Bowl LI, the Colts defense is the unit that takes the initiative, forcing Robert Griffin III into two early interceptions, setting the tone for four Andrew Luck touchdowns, giving the Colts their third Super Bowl title
Super Bowl MVP: Andrew Luck, QB Indianapolis
Note- Jacksonville Jaguars officially become Los Angeles Jaguars
AFC
1
13-32
13-33
12-44
11-55
11-56
9-7NFC
1
15-12
14-23
12-44
12-45
10-66
10-6Awards
MVP: Robert Griffin III, QB Washington
OPOY: Colin Kaepernick, QB San Francisco
DPOY: NaVorro Bowman, LB San Francisco
Wild Card Round
3)
over 6) 35-214)
over 5) 45-243)
over 6) 29-144)
over 5) 30-27Divisional Round
2)
over 3) 31-28 OT1)
over 4) 34-243)
over 2) 24-171)
over 4) 52-41Conference Championships
1)
over 3) 24-211)
over 2) 28-17Super Bowl LII, Los Angeles, CA
over 31-20In a rematch of Super Bowl LI, the Colts defense is the unit that takes the initiative, forcing Robert Griffin III into two early interceptions, setting the tone for four Andrew Luck touchdowns, giving the Colts their third Super Bowl title
Super Bowl MVP: Andrew Luck, QB Indianapolis
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