5 NFL
This 6-seeded team defeated the 3-seed Bengals in the 2014 NFL playoffs.
San Diego Chargers.
This team defeated the Islanders in 5 games in the second round and then lost in 7 to the Penguins in the 2016 Eastern Conference Finals.
Tampa Bay Lightning.
Who defeated the Thunder in 7 games in the 2012-2013 NBA Western Conference Final?
LA Lakers.
Eventually advancing to the World Series, who did the Royals beat in the 2015 ALDS in 5 games?
Houston Astros.
Defeating Demarcus Ware this person won defensive player of the year in 2008.
James Harrison (Steelers).
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated this team in the wild card of the 2017 NFL playoffs.
Miami Dolphins.
Playing as the 7 seed, who defeated the 2 seed Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the 2013 NHL playoffs?
Ottawa Senators.
This team played the Charolette Hornets in the 9vs10 seed battle of the 2021 NBA play in tournament.
Indiana Pacers.
This AL pitcher was one of the best closers in baseball in the 2012 MLB season.
Fernando Rodney (Rays).
Runner up to Patrice Bergeron, this Western Conference player was second in Selke Trophy voting in the 2014-2015 NHL season.
Johnathan Toews.
This player led the NFL in total touchdowns in 2009
Adrian Peterson (18).
Defeating the Capitals in game 1 of the 2018 first round who scored for the Blue Jackets in OT to win 4-3.
Artemi Panarin.
Who swept the 3-Seed Blazers in first round of the 2018 NBA playoffs?
New Orleans Pelicans.
Who did the Tampa Bay Rays defeat 5-1 in the 2019 AL wild card game?
Oakland Athletics.
Defeating Dario Saric this Eastern Conference Player won Rookie of the year in the 2016-2017 NBA season.
Malcolm Brogdon.
After being acquired from the Bills in 2015, this QB started for the Cowboys after Tony Romo’s season ending injury.
Matt Cassel.
Who defeated the Anaheim Ducks in the 2009 second round NHL playoffs?
Detroit Red Wings.
This person was the leading point scorer between 2001-2010 in the NBA.
Kobe Bryant (23,035).
To advance to the World Series who did the 2011 Cardinals defeat 4-2 in the NLCS
Milwaukee Brewers.
Hitting 53 home runs, this player was the 2013 MLB home run leader.
Chris Davis (Orioles).
Defeated by Bill Belichick this coach was runner up in the 2010 AP coach of the year voting.
Raheem Morris (Tampa Bay).
This person was the NHL point leader from 2000-2010.
Joe Thornton (823 points).
Going 56-26, this NBA team finished second in the Western Conference during the 2014-2015 regular season.
Houston Rockets
Runner up to Christian Yelich in the 2018 NL MVP voting, this player had 34 HRs and 111 RBI’s.
Javier Baez.
Total Home Runs hit in the 2022 MLB playoffs.
93.