In many ways, the start of the NFL playoffs is similar to the first week of the regular season. There's a feeling of newness in the air, along with the optimism from fan bases that this might be the year when something special takes place.

It takes a special toughness and a strong ground game for wild-card teams to win on the road on the way to a Super Bowl crown. Ranking six teams chances this season.

Which teams are in line to play for it all? Our writers and editors fill out their brackets and pick a champion, a final score and an MVP for the big game.