When looking back at the 2013 playoffs, it's clear the Denver Broncos are still thinking about the Ravens and how they let that playoff game slip away. With the win, it's difficult not to wonder if the Broncos would have gone on to win the Super Bowl.
There is a place for these two teams--and it's on top of the NFC West division standings. Not only do these two teams have the potential to be the best in their division, but they have the chance to be one of the top teams in the NFC as well.
Whether they want to admit it or not, both of these teams experienced plenty of changes during the offseason. While the Chicago Bears went out and found themselves a new head coach, the Pittsburgh Steelers will unfortunately have to adjust to life without Mike Wallace next season.
Both of these teams seemed to be on their way to the Super Bowl last year before falling in their conference championship games at home. When both the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons lost, let's just say they both were hoping it was all just a dream (cheesy--I know).
Remember when the Indianapolis Colts were concerned about Peyton Manning not being able to play anymore? Well, after what he did with the Denver Broncos last year, it's safe to say nobody is saying "I told you so" more than Manning.
As the Houston Texans learned last year, the AFC South title isn't going to be as easy to win as they thought it would after the Indianapolis Colts bounced back from a disappointing 2-14 season to become serious contenders in the AFC.
Remember when the Green Bay Packers were the No. 1 seed in the NFC a couple of years ago before they were eliminated by the New York Giants in the playoffs? The Giants will never let the Packers forget that game--and the Lombardi Trophy they hoisted a few weeks after.
At this point in the regular season, it will be interesting to see if anybody ever told the Pittsburgh Steelers the Cincinnati Bengals are taking over the AFC North (hopefully they're sitting on top of the division by then).
Does this really need any explanation? Come on--the Baltimore Ravens will obviously be looking to pull off the win before Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots try to gain an unfair advantage.
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