NFL power rankings: Don't dismiss Houston Texans, Green Bay Packers in NFL Playoffs
The first round of the NFL Playoffs is in the books and just eight teams still have a chance to win the Super Bowl.
Which teams are the most likely to win the Super Bowl this season?
We rank the remaining NFL playoff teams from least likely to most likely to win the Super Bowl this postseason, with the Houston Texans and Green Bay Packers making big statements that they shouldn't be taken lightly in the Super Bowl 58 race with their wins in the NFL Wild Card round.
Which teams now have the best chance to lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy at the end of the NFL Playoffs?
Check out our NFL power rankings heading into the second-round NFL postseason games, with each team's ranking before the Wild Card round in parenthesis.
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8. Green Bay Packers (13)
How about them Packers? Green Bay upset No. 2 NFC seed Dallas, 48-32, and impressed in the performance. But, a tough task game at the San Francisco 49ers is up next.
7. Houston Texans (12)
We did not think the Texans would beat the Browns in their Wild Card game. We were wrong. This team really looked good in the win over Cleveland.
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6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10)
The Buccaneers impressed on both sides of the ball in their 32-9 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. They certainly have a shot at the NFC Championship Game.
5. Detroit Lions (5)
It was close, but a win is a win and Lions fans will take it after all the years of futility in Detroit. Could the 24-23 win over the Los Angeles Rams be the beginning of an NFL Playoffs run?
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4. Kansas City Chiefs (6)
The Chiefs impressed in their 26-7 win over the Dolphins and will now play at the Bills in a huge AFC Divisional Round game.
3. Buffalo Bills (3)
The Bills beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card round, 31-17 and now get to host the Chiefs in the Divisional Round. Buffalo already beat Kansas City on the road this season, 20-17.
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2. San Francisco 49ers (2)
Did the 49ers catch a break with the Packers upsetting the Cowboys? We're not so sure. Green Bay is playing very well and could give San Francisco a very tough test in the NFC Divisional Round.
1. Baltimore Ravens (1)
The Ravens will face the Texans in the Divisional Round. We like their chances against Houston, but the game could be closer than people think.
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