It’s that time of year when every team believes it has a chance to win the Super Bowl. But often those lofty goals don’t come to fruition without the help of a few x-factors.
X-Factor has different meanings for every team. For some, it can be a struggling player who breaks out of his funk and delivers a memorable season. That’s what the Commanders are hoping with Chase Young, and the same with the Giants after they traded for Darren Waller, who was in need of a fresh start.
As for other teams, the x-factor can be a situation of uncertainty that develops into a positive throughout the season.