NFL Playoffs 2016: AFC, NFC Schedule, Bracket Predictions for Divisional Round

January 12, 2016   ·   Andrew Gould   ·   Jump to comments

For the first time since introducing the wild card in 1990, all four road squads advanced to the NFL's divisional round. Two won convincingly, and two needed a big break to survive, but all four face a much tougher challenge this weekend.
While the rest-versus-rust argument lives, a couple of opening-round winners prevailed at the expense of at least one key contributor. Barring any gruesome injuries sustained on the coach, the top seeds will instead return recharged and with a fuller depth chart.
None of last week's results should have surprised any attentive fans, and it now shouldn't stun them if the home clubs all turn the tables.
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Divisional Round Preview Green Bay Packers vs. Arizona Cardinals
Panicked Green Bay Packers fans received reason for hope during the Wild Card Round. After a scoreless first quarter, the sluggish offense rebounded to score 35 points. Just as Washington's four-game winning streak tricked onlookers ...

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