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Big divisional-round favorites haven’t had it easy in recent years

Big divisional-round favorites haven’t had it easy in recent years

If the Saints or Chargers win this weekend, they could keep a rather fascinating streak alive. In each of the last six postseasons, an underdog of more than a touchdown has won outright in the divisional-playoff round, according to Marc Lawrence point spread data. In fact, favorites of more than a touchdown are just 6-7…