It was a tumultuous 2020 season, to say the least, but the NFL was able to push through the raging COVID-19 pandemic and the ravages thereof to complete its 256-game regular season slate. Up next comes the playoffs, and there’s no shortage of headlines for any and all of the participants as they ready for what each hopes will be a run to the Lombardi trophy and Super Bowl LV. From the dominance of Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers to the stunning improvement of Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills and lots in-between, there’s a healthy mix of old blood plus newly-established superstars in the tournament, hinting at what could be one of the most intriguing postseasons in recent NFL history.This is especially true when considering the league expanded the playoffs to include 14 teams this year, to help account for the challenges presented by COVID-19. And with that, the stage is set for the following 14 clubs, but they’re not all created equal. It’s quite the contrary, actually, and that’s why Elvis Andrus Jersey things are about to get spicy in January.Who’s sitting at the head of the cla s? And who in the back of it has a chance of shaking the table?Let’s take a look.1. (14-2)Until further notice, this is the king of the castle. and the Chiefs haven’t slowed one iota since upending the in the , and are hot on the heels of a potential repeat that could see Mahomes land a second-consecutive SB MVP nod. Having secured the top seed in the AFC, they’ll enjoy a bye week before having to square off with the winner of the vs. , and they’ll be well-rested by virtue of that bye and the fact key starters sat out the regular season finale. The only concern here will be potential rust, but then again, Mahomes has proven he’s not nece sarily human. He and lead an aerial a sault that is nearly impo sible to halt, and running back could potentially return to anchor the ground attack. All the defense has to do is match serve, and the Chiefs will be/remain the frontrunner to hoist the Lombardi in February. 2. (13-3)What is a ” “?While claims (read: pretends) the decision to draft Love isn’t driving him to Rougned Odor Jersey what’s become an MVP-caliber season, the fact is he’s arguably due to receive that honor for the third time in his Hall of Fame career. Rodgers and wideout are on an absolute tear, and running back provides an excellent balance to what they can do in the air. On the defensive side of the ball, the Smith Bros are as much of a terror as they’ve ever been, led by and his 12.5 sacks on the season. Behind them stands safety , Jr. (4 INTs) and (2 INTs), a dynamic duo capable of grounding any potential aerial threat that comes their way. Sitting atop the NFC, the Packers are on a collision course with Kansas City.3. (12-4)Sean Payton has his team ready to do some damage in the postseason.Drew Brees might not be 100 percent in regards to his ribs, but they’re touching, as in he’s starving to finally get back to Super Bowl glory. And after finishing with a Ariel Jurado Jersey 12-4 record despite lacking perennial All-Pro for most of the season, they’ll potentially see him return to the fold for the postseason, having already returned to practice in limited fashion. If Thomas gets back on the field, opposing defenses will find him well-rested and as prolific as he’s ever been, which adds to the dominance of as a dual-threat running back. The biggest question for New Orleans is Kamara, however, it still undetermined if he’ll be activated from the COVID/Reserve list in time for their battle with the . At full strength, and with an opportunistic defense in tow, the Saints are a whole problem.4. (13-3)Well hello there, Buffalo.Anyone still doubting the Bills and/or waiting for them to fall apart is having a tough time. This is a team that’s seen Josh Allen take the next leap in his progre sion as a franchise NFL quarterback, and he can thank wideout for helping him achieve the heights he did in 2020. For while Allen has gotten it done with both his legs and his arms, when he’s using the latter, it’s often Diggs torching defenses on his way to the end zone. And teams can’t solely key in on Diggs, either, with being indefensible out of the slot, racking up receiving touchdowns, providing a speedy complement to it Dak Prescott Jersey all while tight end has also been known to have his fun. If the defense can clamp down on the offenses they’re about to face, watch out, because the Bills are here and they’re out for blood. So, why are they below the Saints? Postseason experience, or rather lack thereof, is why. 5. (11-5)No worries Mr. Brady, you’re still top-5 on this list.There’s a reason has six Super Bowl rings, and why the were in shambles this season without him, and it’s mostly due to his never-say-die demeanor. And, to make matters worse for their opposition, he’s equipped with a slew of offensive weapons that includes — who struggled initially but has come on strong as of late. That will come in handy if can’t go against Washington in the first round, but the defense is getting a weapon back in the activation of Shaq Barrett from the COVID/Reserve list. As it stands, Evans is day-to-day, but the Buccaneers might not need him to defeat the winner of the lowly NFC East, although they have no plans to take Washington lightly, either. Brady is back in the postseason where he belongs, and that makes everyone outside of Central Florida nervous. And with Tampa hosting the Super Bowl, the Bucs would love that sort of home-field advantage.6. Tenne see Titans (11-5) .I could stop there when establishing motive for ranking the Titans this high on the list, and higher than even the or Ravens, but the bottom line is until someone can stop the unstoppable force — Tenne see can impose its will. Henry finished the season with more than 2,000 rushing yards and, quiet as it’s kept, isn’t the game manager some label him as. The veteran quarterback can make every throw and use his legs to extend drives as well, making for a nice one-two punch in Nashville. It’s an offense that averages 30.7 points per game (4th), so no Shin-Soo Choo Jersey worries there, but plenty of concern for Mike Vrabel’s defense, seeing as they allow 27.4 points per contest. The name of the Titans game will be to control the clock with Henry, le sening the exposure of their defense and increasing the chances they’ll finish what they started in 2019.7. Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4)Which Steelers team will show up in the playoffs?The answer to that question will determine how far they go, if anywhere at all. It’s wild to consider a few weeks ago they were considered one of, if not the, best overall team in the NFL — when they sat at 11-0. Since then, they’ve tailspun to a three-game losing streak that nearly saw them give up ownership of the AFC North to the , the very team they’ll face in the first round after resting against them in the Week 17 lo s. Roethlisberger hasn’t played good football to close out the season, and the Steelers are hoping rest is all the medicine he needs, because if it isn’t, he’ll get a l…