The NFL playoffs are about to begin. This postseason promises to give fans an action packed game every weekend with so many talented players. With high expectations, comes more pressure. A lot of great players are facing huge pressure this postseason to lead their team to the promise land.

Here are five players with the most pressure on them this postseason.

5. J.J. Watt

J.J. Watt is undeniably the best defensive player in the game today. This sack master can destroy a game like no other player in the league. The Houston Texans have no chance of defeating the Kansas City Chiefs unless Watt plays the game of his life. Watt has led the Texans to two playoff wins, but he has never made it to the third round in his career. There's a good chance Watt will get double teamed by the Chiefs offensive line. He's used to that. The Chiefs have the superior record, but the Texans do have home-field advantage in this matchup.

1. Cam Newton

Like everyone else on this list, Cam Newton has never made it to the Super Bowl. That's not a huge indictment on him considering he's only been in this league for five seasons, but his time is now. Newton and the Carolina Panthers wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the NFC with a league best 15-1 record this year, meaning they won't play any NFC games outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. The last time we saw Newton in the playoffs he threw a pick-6 against the Seattle Seahawks to safety Kam Chancellor to eventually seal the deal. It's time for "Superman" to show up this time and save the day.

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