NFL 2014-15 Playoff Predictions: Will the Seattle Seahawks repeat?

Nov 30, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the game against the New England Patriots at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle reigns supreme in the NFC once again and looks to return to the Super Bowl, but it doesn’t look as strong as it did last year. Meanwhile, Seattle’s Super Bowl opponent, Denver, seems to have regressed from last season to this season from an offensive standpoint, and New England is the first seed in the AFC, and not the Broncos. Exactly one year ago in last year’s playoff predictions, I predicted the Broncos to lose in the Super Bowl to the 49ers, not the Seahawks. It’ll be tougher for both teams to make it back to the Super Bowl. Here, I’ll predict every game of the playoffs – from the Wild Card round on, based on my first round predictions – and give you my Super Bowl winner.

The playoff standings look like this:

NFC

1. Seattle Seahawks (12-4)

2. Green Bay Packers (12-4)

3. Dallas Cowboys (12-4)

4. Carolina Panthers (7-8-1)

5. Arizona Cardinals (11-5)

6. Detroit Lions (11-5)

AFC

1. New England Patriots (12-4)

2. Denver Broncos (12-4)

3. Pittsburgh Steelers (11-5)

4. Indianapolis Colts (11-5)

5. Cincinnati Bengals (10-5-1)

6. Baltimore Ravens (10-6)

In the Wild Card round, Dallas hosts Detroit and Carolina hosts Arizona in the NFC; Pittsburgh hosts Baltimore and Indianapolis hosts Cincinnati in the AFC.

Next: Wild Card Round