Turn Page For Game Analysis

SI's experts break down the divisional round matchups, making the case for each of 2012's final eight teams.

BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT

Five-way tie: Chiefs, Eagles, Mark Sanchez (right), Bills defense, David Akers

BEST STAT

Adrian Peterson rushed for 861 yards in December, more than all but 18 running backs gained all season

BEST TREND

The read option, popularized by the Redskins, making the wishbone (sort of) hip once again

WORST REFFING GAFFE

Clete Blakeman's crew lost track of 72 seconds—2% of the time!— in a Rams-49ers game

BEST RESCUE