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Which NFL Divisional Round team boasts the best collection of triplets?

This weekend's Divisional Round features a slew of offensive juggernauts, making it an ideal time to evaluate the best triplets -- QB/RB/pass catcher -- of the remaining teams.

Baltimore Ravens: QB Lamar Jackson, RB Mark Ingram, TE Mark Andrews
Green Bay Packers: QB Aaron Rodgers, RB Aaron Jones, WR Davante Adams
Houston Texans: QB Deshaun Watson, RB Carlos Hyde, WR DeAndre Hopkins
Kansas City Chiefs: QB Patrick Mahomes, RB Damien Williams, TE Travis Kelce
Minnesota Vikings: QB Kirk Cousins, RB Dalvin Cook, WR Stefon Diggs
San Francisco 49ers: QB Jimmy Garoppolo, RB Tevin Coleman/Raheem Mostert, TE George Kittle
Seattle Seahawks: QB Russell Wilson, RB Marshawn Lynch, WR Tyler Lockett
Tennessee Titans: QB Ryan Tannehill, RB Derrick Henry, WR A.J. Brown

After looking at this list, which Divisional Round team has the best triplets?

Like most things in football, the evaluation starts with the quarterback. There's a lot of talent on this list, but Patrick Mahomes is the one guy who blows me away from week to week. If he's the quarterback, I'm taking that group -- no matter who else is paired with him. That being said, Damien Williams and Travis Kelce (Mahomes' top target) certainly aren't liabilities -- they bring experience and big-play ability to Andy Reid's offense, which has scored 14 more TDs than its opponents this season. With these three, the Chiefs are a threat to score from anywhere on the field. This is tricky because a lot of units within each offense are extremely balanced, meaning there's no ONE running back or pass catcher who stands out above his cohorts. Look at the 49ers' running backs. Tevin Coleman, Raheem Mostert and Matt Breida each have more than 120 carries this season. The Chiefs are in the same boat, with Damien Williams and LeSean McCoy in the backfield -- and pass catchers Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill feel interchangeable when it comes to dominance.

That's why I'm taking the Green Bay Packers with Aaron Rodgers, Aaron Jones and Davante Adams. These three players are in the upper echelon of their respective positions. Rodgers and Adams have undeniable chemistry on the field, while Jones is coming off a career-best campaign that saw him rack up 19 total touchdowns. If I have to pick which collection of triplets is the best right now, I'm taking the Tennessee Titans. Surprised? You shouldn't be. Just look at what Ryan Tannehill, Derrick Henry and A.J. Brown have done. The rejuvenated Tannehill led the league in passer rating (117.5), while Henry led the league in carries (303) and rush yards (1,540) and tied for first in rush TDs (16). Not to mention, he guided the Titans to a wild-card win over the Patriots with 182 rush yards. He's truly been unstoppable. Then there's Brown, who's been a big receiving threat for this offense -- and he was the only rookie with 1,000 receiving yards in 2019. This offense is red hot heading into Saturday night's clash with the Baltimore Ravens. I changed my mind at least three times when looking at this list, but ultimately landed on the Green Bay Packers. Aaron Rodgers has a pair of MVPs and a ring, and I have full confidence he can return to his prime form in any given game. Aaron Jones had 19 total touchdowns in 2019, while Davante Adams is a perennial 1,000-yard receiver. I'm not sure what more you could want from a trio.

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