The 2022 NFL season is officially here and teams are already vying for a spot in the playoffs. With the regular season coming to a close and the playoffs set to begin in January, it’s time to take a look at which teams have a legitimate chance at making a run for the Super Bowl.
AFC Teams in Contention
The American Football Conference (AFC) is always a competitive division and this season is no exception. The top contenders in the AFC include the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers. The Chiefs are the defending Super Bowl champions and have an impressive 11-3 record thus far. Led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs have the potential to make a deep run in the playoffs.
The Buffalo Bills have also been a surprise team this season, boasting a 10-4 record. The Bills have been led by their defense, which has been one of the best in the NFL. The team is in contention for the AFC East division title and are looking to make their first playoff appearance since 2017.
The Indianapolis Colts have been one of the top teams in the AFC this season, boasting a 10-4 record and a division title. The Colts have been led by their defense, which has been one of the best in the league. Led by quarterback Philip Rivers, the Colts have a legitimate chance to make a deep run in the playoffs.
The Cleveland Browns have also been a surprise team this season, boasting a 9-5 record. The Browns have been led by their defense, which has been one of the best in the league, and quarterback Baker Mayfield. The Browns are in contention for the AFC North division title and are looking to make their first playoff appearance since 2002.
Finally, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the top teams in the AFC this season, boasting a 11-3 record and division title. The Steelers have been led by their offense, which has been one of the best in the league, and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The Steelers are in contention for the AFC North division title and are looking to make their first playoff appearance since 2017.
NFC Teams in Contention
The National Football Conference (NFC) is also a competitive division and there are a few teams that have a legitimate chance at making a deep run in the playoffs. The top contenders in the NFC include the Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Los Angeles Rams.
The Green Bay Packers have been one of the top teams in the NFC this season, boasting a 11-3 record and division title. The Packers have been led by their defense, which has been one of the best in the league, and quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Packers are in contention for the NFC North division title and are looking to make their first playoff appearance since 2016.
The New Orleans Saints have also been a surprise team this season, boasting a 11-3 record. The Saints have been led by quarterback Drew Brees and their defense, which has been one of the best in the NFL. The Saints are in contention for the NFC South division title and are looking to make their first playoff appearance since 2018.
The Seattle Seahawks have also been a surprise team this season, boasting a 10-4 record. The Seahawks have been led by their offense, which has been one of the best in the league, and quarterback Russell Wilson. The Seahawks are in contention for the NFC West division title and are looking to make their first playoff appearance since 2018.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have also been a surprise team this season, boasting a 11-3 record. The Buccaneers have been led by their offense, which has been one of the best in the league, and quarterback Tom Brady. The Buccaneers are in contention for the NFC South division title and are looking to make their first playoff appearance since 2007.
Finally, the Los Angeles Rams have been one of the top teams in the NFC this season, boasting a 10-4 record and division title. The Rams have been led by their defense, which has been one of the best in the league, and quarterback Jared Goff. The Rams are in contention for the NFC West division title and are looking to make their first playoff appearance since 2018.
Conclusion
The 2022 NFL Playoffs are shaping up to be an exciting one with teams from both the AFC and NFC having a legitimate chance of making a deep run. The Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Los Angeles Rams are all teams to watch out for as the playoffs approach.
It’s always exciting to see which teams will make it to the playoffs, but only time will tell which teams will be able to make a deep run. With so much talent and potential, the 2022 NFL Playoffs could be one of the most exciting yet.