Quote:Not sure how the matchups will be seeded but wouldn't shock me to see PIT and BAL. Not sure how far NE can get without Gronk and I see OAK being a quick out.

 

  Those two teams certainly have a history of playoff success,  even as underdogs.   I can certainly envision one AFC North team getting to the AFC Championship game.  

 

   Pittsburgh's Offense is very explosive.   New England is as well coached as any team.  Yet, Bill Belichick is taking a huge chance ( as a result of trades ) by going without arguably the two top Defensive playmakers in their front 7 from recent past seasons.

 

  As for Oakland,  one key question can they overcome a lack of playoff experience?    Especially,  since many of their best players are young,  w/o playoff experience.

 

  Denver and Kansas City have Super Bowl caliber Defenses but will that be enough?

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