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Robert Zeglinski

The most important, non-quarterback, player on each Divisional Round team

After a whirlwind (being extremely generous) Wild Card weekend, the NFL Divisional Round will grace us with its presence. And for a final eight, it feels a lot more interesting, certainly on paper. Mahomes, Allen, Burrow, Brady, Rodgers, Stafford, and yes, even Tannehill and Garoppolo. In terms of quarterback play, it doesn’t get much better than that.

But for as much influence as they have, not every part of every game will be decided by the offensive signal-callers. If that were the case, QB Winz would be a factual phenomenon, as opposed to easy means of trolling a rival fanbase. There are other talented, game-breakers on each quarterfinalist’s roster who don’t play quarterback to discuss.

Without further adieu, let’s jump in and break down which specific non-quarterbacks will have the most influence on whether their team can qualify for a Conference Championship Game.

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