NFL Playoff Standings 2017: Records, Postseason Scenarios and Wild-Card Review

January 2, 2017   ·   Chris Roling   ·   Jump to comments

As it should, the NFL waited until the final game of the regular season to set the playoff bracket in stone. 
Aaron Rodgers made his case for the MVP award by downing the Detroit Lions, throwing four touchdowns in the 31-24 victory and claiming the NFC North.
It helps make the opening-round bracket look downright incredible on the NFC side. Meanwhile, the AFC side has the allure of hosting one or two underdogs capable of making a run at just the right time.
With the march to the playoffs underway, let's take a look at the final standings and examine the first round.
     
NFL Standings
 
       
Breaking Down Opening Round AFC
This isn't the normal AFC. Mainstays such as the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts aren't anywhere to be found—and that's not such a bad thing.
Arguably the best matchup pits the Miami Dolphins against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a co...

Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - NFL
Article is property of BleacherReport.com