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Four sleepers poised to break into NFL playoffs

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Every NFL season, a team comes from out of nowhere and lands in the playoffs. These surprise stories typically fit into one of four narratives. We take a look at a few candidates that fit these classic profiles of a turnaround team.

(NOTE: Only teams that missed the playoffs in 2014 were considered for this.)

The reversal of fortune team: Giants

(Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports)
(Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports)

The New York Giants finished a league-worst 0-4 in games decided by eight points or less in 2014.