If history is any indication, we’re about to witness quite a whirlwind month of football.
With the Wild Card round kicking off festivities for the 2023 NFL playoffs, we’re bound to witness more than a few Herculean efforts, mind-boggling comebacks, and emotional on-field (and off) moments we won’t soon forget.
But how do you pick a team to root for and get invested in if your squad is one of the 18 on the outside looking in? Or, if your favorite playoff team is likely to have a quick exit and they bring you no joy, only frustration — who do you pick then? Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered.
From a redemption story in the Pacific Northwest to another team quite literally living a five-month-long epic drama, here’s For The Win’s rooting guide — ranking all 14 teams by best choice — for the 2023 NFL Playoffs.