The NFL calls this weekend’s win-or-go-home games its Divisional Playoffs. From the looks of the teams it should be called something else.
The overcomers tournament.
Bracket of improbables.
The how-are-these-teams-here postseason.
We need a new name for the looming weekend of games because among the eight teams still alive and nurturing Super Bowl hopes are five that, well, have significant cause for not being here at all.
Those five suffered issues that typically crash seasons. All have reasons for failure they could have used as excuses.
And yet, here they are.
Still playing.
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Our writers and editors pick a winner in all four games on the best NFL weekend of the year.
Welcome to the NFL divisional round, which many consider to be the best weekend of the year. We have two games each day, with the winners squaring off next week on championship Sunday.
Our staff is unanimous on Saturday, with all five writers and editors going with the Chiefs and Eagles to roll as favorites.