NFL · 11 months ago

5 Overrated Teams in the NFL Playoffs

Zack Cook

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Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens have been getting a lot of hype down the stretch as a team that will be difficult in January. I respect what the Ravens have been doing lately, but I still have questions about whether this secondary will hold up in the postseason. The Ravens' defense has been great in the back half of the year, but I haven't seen anything from this team that suggests they'll accomplish anything more in the postseason than they have in recent memory.

Super Bowl Odds: +650

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Detroit Lions
This one might surprise some people. The Detroit Lions can move the ball on offense arguably better than any team in the NFL. Still, with the number of injuries this team has on defense, would it really surprise anyone if they lost a game in a shootout that they probably should win? Multiple teams in the NFC can sling it, and that ultimately might be the Lions' downfall.

Super Bowl Odds: +470
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Houston Texans
Let's be honest: if the Houston Texans had any competent teams behind them in the AFC South, they likely wouldn't even have punched their ticket to the dance this season. Yes, the Texans have had a demanding schedule; no, that's not an excuse with the overall talent on this roster. This team has one-and-done in the postseason written all over it.

Super Bowl Odds: +6000
Green Bay Packers
When the Green Bay Packers were tasked with facing the top teams in the NFC, they failed every test. How does that give you confidence in this team heading into the postseason? Some view the Packers as a team that can upset the NFC playoff bracket. I haven't seen a side of this team during the season that gives me any confidence in that happening.

Super Bowl Odds: +1400
Pittsburgh Steelers
There was a stretch of the year where it looked like the Steelers might be contenders in the AFC. That's past. The Steelers have a talented roster, but it's simply not one that has proven it can compete with the likes of Kansas City, Buffalo, or even Baltimore. They can win a playoff game, but it's challenging to picture them going on a real run.

Super Bowl Odds: +5000

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Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens have been getting a lot of hype down the stretch as a team that will be difficult in January. I respect what the Ravens have been doing lately, but I still have questions about whether this secondary will hold up in the postseason. The Ravens' defense has been great in the back half of the year, but I haven't seen anything from this team that suggests they'll accomplish anything more in the postseason than they have in recent memory.

Super Bowl Odds: +650

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5 Overrated Teams in the NFL Playoffs

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