On the topic of hogging the spotlight, it isn't rare to see fans and the media surround themselves on the division leaders. Once again we see a year that features the New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants heavily, and as exciting as this always is, many up-and-coming teams are left unnoticed.
I guess what I'm trying to say, is that the NFL is not an easy league anymore. Never again will we see teams roll over for their opponents, and although Week 9 has provided us with upsets galore, the leagues "weaker" teams are no longer a sudden cakewalk.
So which teams are on the rise to playoff glory for the 2011 season?
Maybe it's a little early to judge just yet. But while we're at least thinking about it, here's a quick peak on the 10 NFL teams you can expect to make a playoff push next season, even if 2010 falls in a burning heap.
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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Oakland Raiders
