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NFL playoffs 2016: Top 10 potential matchups

By Andrew Hammond

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Oct 16, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) looks on in the game against the Miami Dolphins during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. The Miami Dolphins defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-15. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) looks on in the game against the Miami Dolphins during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. The Miami Dolphins defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-15. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Steelers at Chiefs

At the beginning of October, Kansas City traveled to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers and the Chiefs took a healthy beating from the Steelers in a 43-14 route. If these two teams meet again, Pittsburgh will see a much different Kansas City team and this time it will be in always difficult Arrowhead Stadium. That’s one tough place to win, especially in the playoffs and a spot in the AFC Title Game could be on the line.

Most likely meeting: AFC Divisional Round 

6. Ravens at Steelers 

One of the most physical rivalries in NFL History could see it’s latest chapter in the playoffs if the Ravens can sneak in the playoffs. As the Miami Dolphins, Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts are fading, the Ravens can emerge as one of the two AFC wild card teams. What’s one of the first places they could land? Pittsburgh of course! Anything can happen when these two get together and Baltimore has gone in to the steel city and won in the playoffs before, they can easily do it again.

Most likely meeting: AFC Wild Card Round

5. Packers at Cowboys 

Two of the sports biggest fan bases, plenty of playoff history and the first meeting in the playoffs since the “Dez caught it” controversy. Yes please, sign me up, sign me all the way up. You could make a legit case that the winner of this meeting could be headed to the Super Bowl. Both are finally playing at a high level and it will be much better than the first meeting when Green Bay was stunned at home by the Cowboys.

Most likely meeting: NFC Divisional Playoffs 

4. Seahawks at Cowboys 

If the Dallas Cowboys want to be an elite football team and make this season legit, they’ve got to knock off one of the NFC’s stalwarts in the NFC playoffs. One of two teams that could walk into AT&T Stadium at beat the Cowboys in one of their biggest games in 20 seasons is the Seattle Seahawks. While the Seahawks offense isn’t great, the defense is good enough to derail offensive plans and ruin the Cowboys dream season.

Most likely meeting: NFC Championship Game 

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