[NFL Today] - Jan. 08. 2023

1. Houston Texans' Remarkable Turnaround: The Houston Texans secured a playoff spot with a 23-19 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Rookie quarterback CJ Stroud played a key role in this achievement, throwing for 264 yards and two touchdowns. This victory marked a significant turnaround for the Texans, who had struggled in previous seasons but made a dramatic comeback under the leadership of new head coach DeMeco Ryans and Stroud's impressive performance as a rookie quarterback​​​​.
   
   
2. Jacksonville Jaguars' Unexpected Collapse: The Jaguars experienced a surprising downturn, losing five of their last six games, including a critical loss to the Tennessee Titans. This collapse was particularly startling considering their strong start to the season and expectations of a division title​​.
   
   
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Consistency: The Buccaneers won the NFC South for the third consecutive year, demonstrating remarkable consistency in the league. Despite a challenging season and the retirement of Tom Brady, the team managed to exceed expectations and secure a playoff spot​​.

1. Pittsburgh Steelers' Playoff Spot: The Steelers clinched a playoff berth, attributed to what is considered one of coach Mike Tomlin's best regular-season performances. The team faced numerous challenges, particularly with their offense, but managed to secure a spot in the playoffs thanks to strategic coaching decisions and a strong defensive performance​​.
   
   
2. Green Bay Packers' Surprising Success: The Packers made it to the playoffs with Jordan Love as their quarterback and the youngest roster in the league. Love's performance in the latter half of the season was crucial for the Packers’ success, leading them to the playoffs despite trading away a four-time league MVP​​.
   
   
3. Playoff Picture: The final week of the NFL regular season saw teams like the Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Houston Texans clinching playoff spots. The Bills secured the AFC East division title, while the Steelers and Texans grabbed wildcard spots, with the latter winning the AFC South division​​.