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1st and Goal: 4 Bold NFL Playoff Predictions

Forecasting this year’s path to Super Bowl 50

Nick Redfield
THE SANTA CLARA
January 7, 2016

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton led his position in rushing yards (636) and rushing touchdowns (10) this season while leading his team to a 15-1 record. Photo by Google.

1.Not One Higher Seed Will Win in the First Round

In a year that saw two 9-7 teams win their divisions (and thus earn the higher seed in the opening round), this prediction is not as bold as it may seem on paper.