Top 10 Surprises of the 2023 NFL Season

🏈The Houston Texans clinched the AFC South title, surprising many who didn't believe they were ready for prime time.

👑Baker Mayfield led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to their third straight NFC South division crown, proving the doubters wrong.

🏈Jordan Love stepped up as the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers and led them to the postseason.

🛡️The Las Vegas Raiders had an elite defense for the first time since 2002, finishing in the top 10 in scoring defense.

🏈Mason Rudolph revived the Pittsburgh Steelers' season after starting quarterback K. Pickett got injured, leading them to the playoffs.

Who won the AFC South in the 2023 NFL season?

—The Houston Texans surprised everyone by winning the AFC South title.

How many interceptions did Jordan Love throw in his first year as the Green Bay Packers' starting quarterback?

—Jordan Love threw 32 touchdowns and 8 interceptions in his first year as the Packers' starter.

Which team had an elite defense for the first time since 2002?

—The Las Vegas Raiders had an elite defense in the 2023 NFL season.

Who led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to their third straight NFC South division crown?

—Baker Mayfield led the Buccaneers to their third straight NFC South division crown.

Who led the Pittsburgh Steelers to the playoffs after the starting quarterback got injured?

—Mason Rudolph led the Pittsburgh Steelers to the playoffs after the starting quarterback got injured.

00:00The Houston Texans surprised everyone by winning the AFC South title.

05:00Jordan Love stepped up as the starting quarterback for the Green Bay Packers and led them to the postseason.

10:00The Las Vegas Raiders had an elite defense for the first time since 2002, finishing in the top 10 in scoring defense.

15:00Baker Mayfield led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to their third straight NFC South division crown.

20:00Mason Rudolph revived the Pittsburgh Steelers' season after starting quarterback K. Pickett got injured, leading them to the playoffs.