NFL: 4 playoff teams that won’t be back in 2014

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Jan 12, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) against the Denver Broncos during the 2013 AFC divisional playoff football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Both history and statistics will tell us that the same six teams for each conference who made the 2013 NFL playoffs won’t be the same who make the playoffs in 2014. Whether it’s an injury, bad performances, or just plain other teams being better, some teams just won’t be making a return trip to the playoffs this year. Last season, we had the Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs, San Diego Chargers, Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots and Denver Broncos make it in the AFC, with the New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks and the Carolina Panthers in the NFC.

Which four of those NFL teams are most likely to not return to the playoffs in 2014?

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