Since 2001, 14 teams have made the playoffs after winning five games or fewer the previous season. A look at each team, with their playoff season record and record from the previous season:
2008 Baltimore 11-5 5-11
2008 Atlanta 11-5 4-12
2008 Miami 11-5 1-15
2007 Washington 9-7 5-11
2007 Tampa Bay 9-7 4-12
2006 New York Jets 10-6 4-12
2006 New Orleans 10-6 3-13
2005 Chicago 11-5 5-11
2005 Tampa Bay 11-5 5-11
2004 San Diego 12-4 4-12
2004 Atlanta 11-5 5-11
2003 Dallas 10-6 5-11
2001 New England 11-5 5-11
2001 Chicago 13-3 5-11
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