NFL: Top 5 Darkhorse Playoff Contenders
By Evan Massey
Who are the five darkhorse NFL playoff contenders?
The NFL season is over half of the way over, and there have been quite a few intriguing teams and stories to watch all year long. Ranging from off-the-field issues, to close games and great football, this season cannot be called a boring year in any way.
Every season, there are certainly teams that come into the year and outplay their expectations. There are always teams that end up competing for a playoff spot that no one thought they would ever have a chance to win. As usual, that has been the case so far this season, and the stage is set for the stretch run this year.
There is plenty of time for the darkhorse playoff teams to falter down the stretch, but there is also the chance that they will continue playing strong football. It will be a very intriguing end to the season, and there are plenty of teams to watch as they look to continue their push for the playoffs.
Which five NFL teams are the darkhorse contenders to make it into the playoffs this season?
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