Pat Riley trademarked the phrase “three-peat” in the 80s with his Lakers on the brink of a third straight championship. They lost, but he’s made royalties off it ever since.

The Lions and Chiefs are in a tier of their own odds-wise, thanks to their 15-win seasons and accordant first-round byes. But both have nagging concerns that, if you squint hard enough, begin to look a lot like vulnerabilities. Will any of their potential opponents through the postseason be able to capitalize on those vulnerabilities?

After finishing the regular season with a 10-7 record, the Denver Broncos have qualified for the NFL playoffs for the first time since they won Super Bowl 50 following the 2015 season. Can they now win another Super Bowl following the 2024 campaign?

The Washington Commanders are set to start the playoffs like they started the regular season -- in a matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This season, the Commanders posted their best record since 1991,