NFL · 1 year ago

5 Most Dangerous NFL Teams Entering the Postseason

Zack Cook

Host · Writer

Cleveland Browns
The first four teams in this group are somewhat chalky as the top two seeds in each conference. For the fifth team we believe can be dangerous in the postseason, we're going with the Cleveland Browns. Defense continues to play a prominent role in winning championships, and the Browns have that in excess. If Joe Flacco can continue being a semi-competent quarterback, this team can make a deep run in January and will be a tough out.
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers have demonstrated throughout the regular season that this team remains a Super Bowl contender. The 49ers are the top seed in the NFC, and any team that wants to beat them will have to do so on the road. That's a difficult task in itself, especially when this group has proven to be in a different class than the rest of the conference. It would be a disappointment for the 49ers to be playing for any less than a Super Bowl.
Buffalo Bills
There were many moments this year where there were real questions as to whether the Buffalo Bills would even make the playoffs. Not only did they qualify, they have the second seed in the AFC after winning the AFC East in Week 18. The Buffalo Bills still need to prove to us that they can get over the playoff hump, but the AFC is fairly wide open this season, and they have as good a shot as anyone to take it down.
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are going to have to prove to the masses that they can win a Super Bowl with this roster. It might be naive with their past failures, but we still like the roster they've put together. The Cowboys can dominate the line of scrimmage on both sides of the football, and that's essential to winning in January. Dak Prescott had an MVP-caliber season, and we're looking for him to continue his strong play in the postseason.
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens finished the regular season with the NFL's top record at 13-4. They made multiple statements throughout the year, including going on the road and thumping the San Francisco 49ers. There are some injury concerns with this group, but all 14 playoff teams have those after a full season in the trenches. The Ravens have the type of roster that can steamroll the AFC if they show up and play their game.
Cleveland Browns
The first four teams in this group are somewhat chalky as the top two seeds in each conference. For the fifth team we believe can be dangerous in the postseason, we're going with the Cleveland Browns. Defense continues to play a prominent role in winning championships, and the Browns have that in excess. If Joe Flacco can continue being a semi-competent quarterback, this team can make a deep run in January and will be a tough out.
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers have demonstrated throughout the regular season that this team remains a Super Bowl contender. The 49ers are the top seed in the NFC, and any team that wants to beat them will have to do so on the road. That's a difficult task in itself, especially when this group has proven to be in a different class than the rest of the conference. It would be a disappointment for the 49ers to be playing for any less than a Super Bowl.