As the playoffs take shape and the regular season winds to a close, I'm taking a look at players with captivating storylines.
From players who could affect the playoff picture to veterans who have questions about their futures to rookies making impacts, here are the most intriguing players down the stretch:
Players who could affect the playoff race
Mack, who has had nine sacks and a pick-six in his past seven games, is making a case to be the Defensive Player of the Year. His closing ability down the stretch could push the Raiders to the No.