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Predicting the full 14-team NFL playoff bracket heading into Week 5: Jaguars, Vikings both make surprise runs

A CBS Sports simulation of the NFL’s remaining 208 regular-season games and 13 playoff matches has delivered a bold projection for the expanded 14-team playoff field. The model, run by analytics expert Stephen Oh, envisions the Jacksonville Jaguars as AFC contenders, defying early-season expectations and positioning them near the top of the conference.

The Chiefs, Bills, and Ravens also secure top-four spots, while the Colts and Broncos lock down wild-card berths. The Patriots edge out the Bengals for the final AFC playoff slot, raising questions about head coach Zac Taylor’s future if the season unfolds as projected.

Meanwhile, the simulation crowns a Super Bowl LXI champion, though the full bracket remains a rollercoaster with underdogs like the Jaguars and Vikings making unexpected deep runs.

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