Heading into Week 17 and the playoffs, NFL teams can extract positives from the regular season and attempt to build on bright spots for the 2020 campaign.
Whether the 2019 season ends with a chance to win a Super Bowl or a losing record, all 32 teams have at least one reason to feel good about next year.
Going into 2020, a contender may look at the growth of a quarterback or an entire unit and envision significant development. Meanwhile, teams that have a high draft selection may land a franchise cornerstone in April.