Every NFL Playoff Team's Biggest X-Factor
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Summary
With mobile gunslinger Josh Allen under center and Stefon Diggs, Cole Beasley and Emmanuel Sanders in the lineup, Buffalo's ninth-ranked passing offense can be extremely difficult to contain.What makes it even more dangerous is the presence of X-factor tight end Dawson Knox.More of a bit player in his first two seasons, Knox emerged as a legitimate playmaker in 2021. In 12 games, he's tallied 13 passes defended, five interceptions and two defensive touchdowns and allowed an opposing passer rating of only 44.5.With Alexander, rookie Eric Stokes and Douglas in the lineup, Green Bay's defense should be able to match up with just about any receiver group it faces.When you think of the Kansas City Chiefs, you probably think of Mahomes, Kelce, Tyreek Hill and a powerful passing attack. While he only returned from a torn Achilles in Week 18, he's likely to help Michel establish the power-running game in the postseason.The New England Patriots are in the postseason thanks largely to their impressive defense, which ranked fourth overall and second in points allowed in the regular season.While standouts like Matt Judon and J.C. Jackson headline the Patriots defense, do-it-all linebacker Kyle Van Noy is the unit's true X-factor. Hurts passed for 3,144 yards and 16 touchdowns in the regular season.If teams are going to slow the Eagles offense, they're going to have to contain the second-year quarterback both on the ground and through the air. While he finished with only 826 receiving yards and five touchdowns, 685 yards and four touchdowns came in the final 10 games.Aiyuk caught 10 passes for 201 yards over the final two weeks alone.So, while Samuel and tight end George Kittle will undoubtedly be the focal points for opposing defenses, Aiyuk might be the difference-maker in the postseason.Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans got some good news this week when the team designated running back Leonard Fournette for return from injured reserve. He finished the regular season with 54 tackles, 42 solo stops, 8.5 sacks, six passes defended, 12 tackles for loss and 25 quarterback pressures.While Simmons may not be quite as impactful as Aaron Donald, he's one of the most game-changing defensive tackles in the league.
As said here by Kristopher Knox