Week 17 is in the books and the NFL playoffs are set. Now, just one question remains — well, for the most part: Who will win Super Bowl 50? In the spirit of answering that question, here are five teams that are most likely to take home the Super Bowl hardware. Of course, other teams could still win the Super Bowl as well (you know, teams like Pittsburgh).
5. Seattle Seahawks
Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY SportsThen again, they got hot down the stretch, and are only giving up 17.3 points per contest.
It feels weird putting the Seattle Seahawks at No. 5, but they are coming off of a 10-6 regular season. That doesn't exactly scream Super Bowl contender.
Then again, they got hot down the stretch, and are only giving up 17.3 points per contest.
4. Denver Broncos
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Say what you will about the Denver Broncos, but they just got done claiming the top seed. Even if Peyton Manning is a no-show, the Broncos' D is elite. That said, wouldn't that be something if Manning went out on top?
3. Arizona Cardinals
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsThe Arizona Cardinals ended the regular season on a rather sour note (they got destroyed by Seattle), but they still ended up with a 13-3 record. Up until that Week 17 loss, the Cardinals were riding a nine-game winning streak — just in case you were wondering.
2. Carolina Panthers
Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY SportsThe. Carolina. Panthers. Only. Lost. One. Game. In. 2015. Any questions?
1. New England Patriots
Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsWell, the New England Patriots certainly aren't the hottest team in the NFL entering the playoffs, but they still have a Tom Brady — and they won the Super Bowl last season.
