We enter each NFL postseason expecting fireworks and stunning performances. But not every team participating has the same exact power to amaze us. And that’s what makes this whole win-or-go-home thing so much dang fun.
As the 2023 NFL Playoffs begin this weekend with the Wild Card Round, I thought it fair to wonder about a potential path to the “Big Game,” Super Bowl 57, for all 14 teams. Because regardless of the realism, regardless of the clear favorites, technically, everyone has a path. It’s just that some are far narrower than others.
From one legendary quarterback’s “magic” to managing the health of an ascending star on a top seed, here’s a breakdown of one key reason why each of the 14 teams in the 2023 NFL Playoffs can win it all. (Note: These are not rankings. This is simply by seeding when noting the list number.)