Last season, the Detroit Lions ended a six-year playoff drought, but the New York Jets, Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers, and Atlanta Falcons have missed the playoffs for six straight years or longer. Learn more about their struggles and the changes they've made.

The New York Jets last made the playoffs 13 seasons ago with Mark Sanchez before a series of quarterbacks failed to bring success. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos remember a Super Bowl win in 2015 and have gone 8 seasons without a playoff appearance, facing challenges at the quarterback position. The Carolina Panthers, led by Cam Newton, last made the playoffs six seasons ago, while the Atlanta Falcons have struggled despite having Matt Ryan as their quarterback.