NFL storylines to follow before the playoffs: Coaching changes, the Chargers and more

As the regular season crosses the midway point, here's what's most interesting the rest of the way — and also some things you can just ignore, like the Cowboys.

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$2024 NFL playoff picture: Ranking NFC wild-card contenders, from powerful Packers to fractured 49ers$
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NFL storylines to follow before the playoffs: Coaching changes, the Chargers and more

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