Philadelphia Eagles top obstacle, advantage to beating each playoff team

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 15: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson #3 prepares to throw the ball in the first quarter against Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 15: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson #3 prepares to throw the ball in the first quarter against Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 26: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass the football in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field on September 26, 2019, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 26: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass the football in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field on September 26, 2019, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

49. . . . Green Bay Packers. . team

Biggest advantage: Inconsistency,  Biggest disadvantage: The Pack is relatively healthy

The Green Bay Packers might be the most confusing second seed that we’ve seen in a while. What are they? They can go toe to toe with the best, or they can party like rock stars and lose to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Green Bay’s biggest flaw is their inconsistency, and it shows up sporadically. Maybe the Eagles get them on an off day. Unfortunately for Philly, they’d get a team that seems to be getting healthy while Philly is struggling to hold things together roster-wise.

team. 42. . . . San Francisco 49ers.

Biggest advantage: Jimmy G’s inexperience, Biggest disadvantage: Youth at the skill positions

Here’s a game that has a high chance of happening. The road to Miami takes a detour through the Bay Area. The San Francisco 49ers are good again, and not only do they boast a great defense, but they also field an explosive offense, one that has young weapons everywhere. Each one can beat you on any given play. Philly’s defense will have their hands full.

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Their best chance at limiting that explosion comes by way of rattling Jimmy Garoppolo. He’s young, and he’s still learning. Again, this is a game that could happen, but Philly’s got to beat Seattle first. Sunday can’t get here fast enough