The NFL is the most popular American sport due to the unrivaled parity from the top of the league to the bottom. Every season welcomes an unfamiliar face to the playoff gauntlet, as new postseason participants upset recent powerhouses. Even with a system in place that allows upstart franchises to quickly rebuild, however, 11 franchises haven’t played in the postseason in the last four years.
At least one team, and possibly more, will break its playoff drought in 2016. Jumping from last in the division into the postseason may be a difficult task, but a refreshed roster or new coaching staff can spur great change.