NFL Divisional Round: Winners and losers

NFL Divisional Round Winners and Losers: Manning, Luck, Seahawks and more

Jan 11, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Montori Hughes (95) celebrates following the game against the Denver Broncos in the 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Colts defeated the Broncos 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

6 of 7

January 10, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril (56) celebrates after sacking Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during the second half in the 2014 NFC Divisional playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

WINNERS: Seattle Seahawks

Remember when we all thought the Seahawks were done? That was adorable, wasn’t it?

Now Seattle is playing lights out football. The defense might actually be better, the offense is finding ways to make Jermaine Kearse and Luke Wilson look like Pro Bowlers and it is very, very hard to win in Seattle—as the Carolina Panthers can tell you.

Marshawn Lynch didn’t even have a great game (rumor has it he was feeling ill)and yet the Seahawks absolutely left no doubt they were the better team offensively on Saturday.

Kam Chancellor’s 90-yard blink-and-you-missed-it pick-six was just the capper on an already amazing day for everyone involved.

It’s hard to bet against this team right now, though the Packers are a pretty good matchup for them. The truth is, this should be a fantastic NFC Championship game regardless of the outcome.

Next: LOSERS: Joe Flacco

Home/Baltimore Ravens