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NFL Wild Card Power Rankings: Deep Run Potential

The NFL playoffs are here, and the Wild Card teams are ranked by their deep run potential. The Carolina Panthers, with a dismal one out of ten, face the Los Angeles Rams, who lead Wild Cards at eight out of ten. The Pittsburgh Steelers earn a modest four out of ten, while the Green Bay Packers drop to three out of ten after losing their last four games. The Chargers and Bears face skepticism, and the Eagles face locker room drama. Higher seeds like the Broncos and Patriots hover at six out of ten, leaving the Seahawks on top despite Sam Darnold doubts. Experience and balance look like the separators in a wide-open field.

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