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Top four seeds in playoffs are top four in overall rankings
The two top seeds in the NFL playoffs sit 1-2 in Scouts Inc.'s updated overall rankings of all eight playoff teams.
Originally Published: January 8, 2008
By Scouts Inc.
New England and Dallas are the top seeds in the AFC and NFC, respectively, so it's not surprising that they remain at the top of Scouts Inc.'s updated overall rankings of the remaining eight playoff teams. In fact, the top four seeds now have the top four spots in the rankings, with Green Bay moving into the top four.
The Patriots remain atop the list thanks to ranking first in four categories, the Cowboys are first in two areas, and no other team had more than a single No. 1 ranking.
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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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