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The Guardian - US
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Oliver Connolly

Funtime Lions to Saints surge: which current losing teams will make the NFL playoffs?

Kenny Pickett is now charged with the task of leading the Steelers to the playoffs (or at least not getting in the way)
Kenny Pickett is now charged with the task of leading the Steelers to the playoffs (or at least not getting in the way). Photograph: Philip G Pavely/USA Today Sports

A lot can change over the course of an 18-week NFL season. This time last year, there were 10 teams with one win or fewer. Three went on to make the postseason: the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles. This year, there are nine teams below the .500 mark entering Week 5. At least one is still likely to make the playoffs – let’s grade who has the strongest shot.

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