NFL schedule sets up Raiders, Giants for postseason returns

Several of the NFL’s 12 returning playoff teams can make plans for a consecutive trip. But history shows more than a few won’t make it back.

In 2016, there’s potential for more turnover than usual because the 12 best non-playoff teams from 2015 all have the talent to get there.

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Some, however, got a much bigger break from this season’s schedule than others. Here we rank them, from most to least playoff hopeful.