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Cowboys top list, but a surprising name at the bottom
Special teams often decide playoff games. So who's in good shape among the 12 teams in the playoffs? Scouts Inc. ranks them 1-12.
Originally Published: January 1, 2008
By Scouts Inc.
In the playoffs, it's often the special teams that decide the games. Dallas and New England are set, but there are some surprising names at the bottom of Scouts Inc.'s special teams rankings.

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Updated Playoff Rankings![]()
With the playoff field down to eight, Scouts Inc. went back and once again ranked the field by position.
• Overall Rankings
• Quarterbacks
• Running backs
• Receivers
• Offensive line
• Defensive line
• Linebackers
• Defensive backs
• Special teams
• Coaching
Initial Playoff Rankings![]()
Before the playoffs started, here's how Scouts Inc. ranked the field by position.
• Overall Rankings
• Quarterbacks
• Running backs
• Receivers
• Offensive line
• Defensive line
• Linebackers
• Defensive backs
• Special teams
• Coaching
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