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Buffalo Bills (11-6)
Divisional Round
Still one of the best teams in the league but always losing to the Chiefs (three times in the past four play-off campaigns) puts a limit on how far they can go – especially with Josh Allen losing his two best receivers and their division looking a lot tougher in 2024.
Player to watch: Josh Allen
He’s won four straight divisional titles and produced some superhuman play-off efforts with his cannon of an arm and driving runs.
New York Jets (7-10)
If anything, the hype is greater than last year after
Aaron Rodgers' injury just four plays into last season's opener. There's now no room for error with one last throw of the dice on the 40-year-old QB. There's talent all around him and an elite defence, so everything is set up for a Super Bowl run.
Player to watch: Aaron Rodgers
Who else? The Jets have built a great squad but make no mistake, Rodgers has to play to a high level for the full season to pull it all together.
Baltimore Ravens (13-4)
Championship Round
The best team in the regular season by some distance were denied a Super Bowl spot by a tough home loss to the Chiefs. They added dominant running back Derrick Henry to their
MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson to try to go one better.
Player to watch: Lamar Jackson
A two-time MVP and a one-man highlight reel - the Ravens will be challengers as long as he stays fit, as injuries have derailed their season before.
Detroit Lions (12-5)
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Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St Brown and Sam LaPorta are just three of Detroit's high-powered attack
Championship Round
After decades in the doldrums they are now genuine contenders. Lost a 17-point lead in the NFC title game, but a first Super Bowl appearance is now in their sights thanks to head coach Dan Campbell's turnaround.
Player to watch: Amon-Ra St Brown
The Lions became just the second team to have four players score 10+ touchdowns last year. One of the best attacks in the league is led by their lightning receiver.
GO BILLS!