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NFL Playoffs 2015: Top 15 Super Bowl XLIX Matchups Fans Want to See

Top 15 Super Bowl XLIX Matchups Fans Want to See

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Now that we know all 12 teams fortunate enough to play in January, it's time to take a further look into the NFL Playoffs 2015 and see the top 15 Super Bowl XLIX matchups fans would love to see.

15. Carolina Panthers vs. Cincinnati Bengals

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15. Carolina Panthers vs. Cincinnati Bengals

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When the Carolina Panthers and Cincinnati Bengals squared off in October, both teams scored 37 points and were forced to settle for a tie. If these two teams were to square off again in February, there would be no tie.

14. Arizona Cardinals vs. Baltimore Ravens

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14. Arizona Cardinals vs. Baltimore Ravens

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If the Arizona Cardinals or Baltimore Ravens reach the Super Bowl, they may have to do so by winning three road games. It may not be the most exciting matchup compared to the other teams in this year's playoffs, but it would be fun to see the Battle of the Birds.

13. Cincinnati Bengals vs. Detroit Lions

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13. Cincinnati Bengals vs. Detroit Lions

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Can you imagine a Super Bowl featuring two of the league's top wideouts in A.J. Green and Calvin Johnson? Not to mention the Cincinnati Bengals and Detroit Lions have two of the top defenses in the league--which would make this matchup even more intriguing.

12. Carolina Panthers vs. Indianapolis Colts

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12. Carolina Panthers vs. Indianapolis Colts

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There's a reason why the Carolina Panthers and Indianapolis Colts used No. 1 picks on Cam Newton and Andrew Luck as these two have quickly emerged as two of the top quarterbacks in the NFL. Newton and Luck were back-to-back No. 1 picks--so we all know how much fun this Super Bowl would be.

11. Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts

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11. Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts

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Speaking of former No. 1 picks, Matthew Stafford is right up there with Newton and Luck when it comes to quarterbacks who have quickly emerged as stars. The Detroit Lions have been waiting a long time for Stafford to take them to the promised land and the same can be said when it comes to Newton with the Panthers.

The only difference--Carolina hasn't waited as long.

10. Dallas Cowboys vs. Denver Broncos

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10. Dallas Cowboys vs. Denver Broncos

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The Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos are two of the most successful organizations in all of sports.

Plus, remember earlier when we discussed A.J. Green against Calvin Johnson? The argument can be made that this matchup featuring Dez Bryant and Demaryius Thomas would be just as much fun to watch.

9. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Dallas Cowboys

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9. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Dallas Cowboys

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Speaking of two of the greatest organizations, the Dallas Cowboys are one win behind the Pittsburgh Steelers when it comes to most Super Bowls.

What better way for the Cowboys to earn Super Bowl No. 6 than a win over the Steelers?

8. Baltimore Ravens vs. Green Bay Packers

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8. Baltimore Ravens vs. Green Bay Packers

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Joe Flacco and Aaron Rodgers can both smell that second Super Bowl ring now that both the Baltimore Ravens and Green Bay Packers are in the playoffs. The Packers have been known to have one of the league's top duos at wide receiver in Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb, but the Ravens have a dynamic duo of their own in Steve Smith and Torrey Smith.

7. Green Bay Packers vs. Indianapolis Colts

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7. Green Bay Packers vs. Indianapolis Colts

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When it's all said and done, Aaron Rodgers will go down as one of the top quarterbacks in NFL history and Andrew Luck isn't too far behind him.

Of course, before we start putting Luck in the same category--he needs to get a Super Bowl win of his own first.

6. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers

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6. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers

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Aaron Rodgers defeated Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers back in 2011 for his first career Super Bowl win. The Packers only won by six in that game and chances are the score will be close once again if these two teams faced one another.

5. Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks

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5. Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks

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Do we need to remind you what happened last February? There's a good chance we could see a rematch of last year's Super Bowl between the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks, but let's hope Peyton Manning and company would actually show up this time to play.

4. Indianapolis Colts vs. Arizona Cardinals

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4. Indianapolis Colts vs. Arizona Cardinals

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Nobody could have predicted Bruce Arians to have this much success right away as head coach for the Arizona Cardinals and even though they've been hurting at the quarterback position--this team has as good of a chance as anybody.

Arians success the Indianapolis Colts as interim head coach two years ago helped land him the job in Arizona and rating would be high if he squared off against his former team in the Super Bowl.

3. Denver Broncos vs. Green Bay Packers

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3. Denver Broncos vs. Green Bay Packers

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Over the years, we've seen plenty of great quarterback matchups in the Super Bowl, but we've been waiting quite some time to see Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers to go head-to-head.

With the way these two offenses have performed this season, there's a good chance this game would break the 100-point mark.

2. Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots

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2. Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots

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It's no secret Russell Wilson and Tom Brady are two of the most competitive quarterbacks the NFL has to offer. With both teams locking No. 1 seeds, there's a good chance we could see this dream matchup happen once February rolls around.

1. New England Patriots vs. Green Bay Packers

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1. New England Patriots vs. Green Bay Packers

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One of the best games from the 2014 NFL regular season came on November 30 when the New England Patriots suffered a tough road loss to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. We all witnessed how furious Tom Brady was after losing that game and it's safe to say he would do anything for a rematch in the national spotlight.

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