NFL Playoff Bracket 2014: Full Postseason Schedule and Underdogs to Monitor

January 11, 2014   ·   Chris Roling   ·   Jump to comments

The Wild Card Round set the bar high for the 2014 NFL playoffs.
The opening round was as crazy as it gets. Both No. 6 seeds (San Diego and New Orleans) advanced after upset wins in hostile environments. Fans should not be alarmed if this trend of underdogs doing the unthinkable continues.
Two other classic bouts took place, including one of the most memorable comebacks in recent history as the Indianapolis Colts knocked off the Kansas City Chiefs.
The divisional round is now underway, and the big boys are in the fray. From here on out, expect nothing but more of the same.
 
 
NFC Underdog: Carolina Panthers
Get this—the Carolina Panthers went 12-4 in 2013, won the NFC South and allowed an average of just 15.1 points per game during the regular season.
Apparently, such impressive feats do not earn a team respect. The Panthers are underdogs at home against the San Francisco 49ers and have worse odds to win the Super Bowl, per Vegas ...

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