NFL Playoff Picture 2016: AFC, NFC Brackets, Scenarios and Championship Odds

January 9, 2016   ·   Ryan McCrystal   ·   Jump to comments

The NFL playoffs are upon us, with the AFC Wild Card Round taking place on Saturday followed by the NFC on Sunday. 
The Super Bowl favorites are sitting at home, but they will be watching closely to see who they'll play in the divisional round.
While the teams on byes probably won't admit to rooting for anyone in particular, there are a few scenarios that appear to create easier paths to the Super Bowl. 
Here's a look at the entire playoff schedule, the Super Bowl odds and a breakdown of the top contenders.
 
Super Bowl 50 Favorites New England Patriots
It's rare to see a team that went 2-4 down the stretch listed among the Super Bowl favorites. 
A major factor in the New England Patriots' struggles was their health, as Rob Gronkowski, Julian Edelman, Danny Amendola and Sebastian Vollmer were among the key players to miss games in December.
Gronkowski and Amendola have already returned to the lineup, with Vollmer and Edelman j...

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