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Five reasons why each NFL team can make the playoffs in 2018

Published: Jun 04, 2018 at 06:12 AM

Wondering if and how your NFL team can make the playoffs in the coming season? Adam Rank and Marc Sessler have you covered in this ongoing series, as they provide five reasons why each of the league's 32 teams will make an appearance in the 2018 postseason. Click on each division below for full breakdowns.

NFC East

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AFC West

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NFC South

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AFC South

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NFC West

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AFC NORTH

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NFC NORTH

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AFC EAST

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