There are few sports where it is easier to make the playoffs after missing the postseason entirely the prior year.
Eight teams that made the playoffs in 2016 failed to return there the following season. The Tennessee Titans, Minnesota Vikings, Super Bowl champion Eagles, Jacksonville Jaguars, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints, and Carolina Panthers were the benefactors in 2017.
Which teams will rebound this season? Here's our early look at who has the best chance, as training camps are set to open across the league:
2017 Record: 5-11
ANALYSIS: Not only do the Buccaneers play in the hyper-competitive NFC South, which sent three teams to the NFL Playoffs last season, but this offseason was once again marred by turmoil at the quarterback position and a suspension for Jameis Winston.