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NFL playoffs 2016: Top 10 potential matchups

By Andrew Hammond

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Dec 4, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (32) celebrates with quarterback Alex Smith (11) after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of their game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (32) celebrates with quarterback Alex Smith (11) after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of their game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Patriots at Chiefs 

These two teams met in the AFC Divisional Playoffs a year ago with the Patriots getting the victory. While it’s more than likely that the Chiefs will have to travel to Foxboro again, don’t be shocked if at the end of the season, it’s Kansas City with the No.1 seed on the AFC side of the bracket. Which would mean that for a spot in the Super Bowl, New England would have to go west to Arrowhead Stadium. It would be different for sure and not likely since New England is on track to have home field throughout the playoff but still, it’s possible this could be the monkey wrench that would be added to playoff insanity.

Most likely meeting: AFC Championship Game 

2. Raiders at Titans 

If you want a look the future of the AFC, you may get it in the AFC’s Wild Card round. The Tennessee Titans would win the AFC South and host the Wildcard round against, the Oakland Raiders. Both Derek Carr and Marcus Mariota have had breakout seasons so with the possibility of seeing two future MVPs take the field, this showdown would be very hard to pass up. Do not be surprised if we see these two teams in the playoffs for the next few seasons.

Most likely meeting: AFC Wild Card Round

1. Giants at Cowboys 

If the Dallas Cowboys want to reach the Super Bowl in Houston, they will be at home to do must of the heavy lifting. While Green Bay and Seattle present issues for the Cowboys. Only one team has defeated the Cowboys twice this season and that is the New York Giants. In their last meeting, the Giants frustrated a Cowboys offense that had come into the game on a roll, just like the first meeting. Now, with Dallas being at home, can they finally topple the Giants and move on to a possible date in the NFC Title Game, that remains to be seen.

Most likely meeting: NFC Divisional Round 

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