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Ranking under-.500 teams with best shot to make playoffs

Since 1990, only eight teams have made the playoffs after starting 1-4. A year ago, however, the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans both did it after incredible runs.

The Chiefs won 10 of their last 11 games to grab a wild-card spot. The Texans won the AFC South by winning eight of their last 11.

Which of the 14 teams currently under .500 this season are most likely to get hot and go on a run? Based on recent history, a profile can be designed. Some of it is based on schedule.