... each year, and about half of them miss out the following year.

Last season, only five playoff participants, and only one from the NFC, were also in the playoffs in 2007.

I'm taking a look around the NFL and gauging each team's playoff hopes. 

Today, I'm judging the AFC.

 

AFC North

 

Baltimore Ravens

2008 result: 11-5, lost AFC championship game

Offensive ranks: 11th in points, 18th in yards

Defensive ranks: Third in points, second in yards

Biggest offseason gain:Offensive line help. The Ravens lost C Jason Brown to free agency, but replaced him wi...

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