The 32 most important players in the divisional playoffs

Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson are only some of the key players in the Divisional Round.

27. Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson Seattle Seahawks
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You could make him No. 1 on this list if you wanted, but what fun is that. Wilson is going to come up big, per usual, so don’t be stunned when he gets into an elite chess match with Aaron Rodgers. If Seattle fails to advance, it won’t be because their quarterback plays poorly. The question is whether Wilson will be dazzling or brilliant?