Playoff and Super Bowl Picture Takes Shape: Eagles, Chiefs, and Ravens Lead the Way

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22/11/2023 20h04

As the 2023 NFL season enters its final stretch, the race for the playoffs is heating up. Based on the latest power rankings from Pro Football Focus (PFF), several teams have emerged as frontrunners with the highest probabilities of securing a postseason berth and making a deep run towards the Super Bowl.

At the top of the list are the Philadelphia Eagles, who appear to be a lock for the playoffs with a staggering 99.9% chance, according to PFF. In addition, they have a 22% probability of winning the Super Bowl. The Eagles have been in fine form, projected to win over 13 games and currently possess the 17th-hardest remaining schedule.

Hot on their heels are the Kansas City Chiefs, who boast a 96% chance of making the playoffs and a 17% probability of winning the Super Bowl. With the potential to secure the No. 1 seed in the AFC, the Chiefs are projected to win the AFC West 91% of the time, the highest division-win percentage in the league. However, they still face a formidable 16th-hardest remaining schedule.

The Baltimore Ravens, despite having the toughest remaining schedule among all current division leaders, are well-positioned for a postseason appearance. PFF gives them a 95% chance of making the playoffs and a 13% probability of winning the Super Bowl. The Ravens are projected to win the AFC North 60% of the time, albeit with the lowest division-win percentage compared to other division leaders.

Out in the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers are looking strong with a 97% chance of making the playoffs and a 10% probability of winning the Super Bowl. Projected to win the NFC West 82% of the time, the 49ers are considered the third-highest favorite in the league to capture their division. However, their remaining schedule poses a challenge, ranked as the 15th-hardest.

Surprisingly, the Detroit Lions are making a strong case for themselves with a 98% chance of making the playoffs and a 7% probability of winning the Super Bowl, second only to the Eagles. With a projected 12 wins, the Lions are poised to clinch the NFC North, provided the Minnesota Vikings do not win out. They face the 13th-hardest remaining schedule.

The Dallas Cowboys find themselves in a good position, with a 94% chance of making the playoffs and a 6% probability of winning the Super Bowl. While they have played the fourth-easiest schedule to date, the Cowboys must navigate the sixth-hardest remaining schedule to solidify their postseason aspirations.

Looking at the AFC, the Miami Dolphins have an 86% chance of making the playoffs and a 5% probability of winning the Super Bowl. PFF projects them to reach the Super Bowl 11% of the time. With the 11th-hardest remaining schedule, the Dolphins face a crucial stage in their playoff push.

The Jacksonville Jaguars, led by a trio of games against quarterbacks who were not starters at the beginning of the season, have a 90% chance of making the playoffs and a 4% probability of winning the Super Bowl. Projected to win the AFC South 72% of the time, the Jaguars have the 11th-easiest remaining schedule.

The Minnesota Vikings, with an 83% chance of making the playoffs and a 3% probability of winning the Super Bowl, face a tough road ahead. They have the 14th-hardest remaining schedule and played the 13th-hardest schedule to date.

On the flip side, the Buffalo Bills have a 41% chance of making the playoffs but possess the lowest playoff probability (3%) among teams with at least a 3% chance of winning the Super Bowl. The Bills face the hardest remaining schedule, with upcoming games against top-ranked teams.

Finally, the Cleveland Browns have an 84% chance of making the playoffs and a 3% probability of winning the Super Bowl. They have played the 11th-hardest schedule to date and still face the 10th-hardest remaining schedule.

As teams buckle down for the final stretch of the regular season, every game becomes critical in securing a spot in the playoffs. The battle for the Super Bowl remains wide open, with teams like the Eagles, Chiefs, and Ravens leading the way. Only time will tell which franchises will emerge victorious on football's grandest stage.

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