NFL playoff predictions
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Divisions were clinched, records were set and plays were made. Here are the winners and losers from the final Sunday of the NFL regular season.
Result: The Steelers were the very last team to secure a playoff spot, and it took a missed field goal by the Ravens as time expired to do it. Pittsburgh wins the AFC North and earns the No. 4 seed, which means it will host the Houston Texans in the wild-card round. The Ravens are sent home for the season in painful fashion.
The Seahawks became the first division champs with a losing record in NFL history, beating rookie Sam Bradford and the Rams with Charlie Whitehurst starting at QB in place of an injured Matt Hasselbeck. Seattle hosted a playoff game and beat the Saints the following week -- a game known for Marshawn Lynch's "beastquake" run.
The MVP award is given to a player who had the most valuable season while All-Pro is a statistical recognition. All-Pro rosters will be announced this week and the debate will still continue until next month.
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