2016 NFL Predictions: Dark-Horse Super Bowl Picks Certain to Surprise

August 12, 2016   ·   Chris Roling   ·   Jump to comments

NFL fans likely think of the usual suspects when it comes to Super Bowl contenders this year.
The old guard rules the drill, with teams such as the New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks and Carolina Panthers making any list (sorry, Mark Sanchez-led Denver Broncos).
But what about the underdogs?
With training camp underway, optimism has swept the league and the sky truly seems the limit for every franchise. Expectations come crashing back down after Week 1, but, hey, careful analysis right now can show which teams have plenty of reason to set eyes on a Lombardi Trophy.
Here's a look at a few not-so-popular Super Bowl picks based on past performances, projections and a variety of other factors.
    
Baltimore Ravens
A few years ago the Baltimore Ravens would have never appeared on a list like this.
Then last season happened.
In 2015, the Ravens won all of five games and watched as the Cincinnati Bengals posi...

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