The NFL regular season is a sample of only 16 games, and no matter how much data we've collected, one sudden outburst can quickly sway a consensus opinion. We have now flipped the calendar to December and are starting to see the playoff picture come into focus.

While the number of storylines is seemingly endless, we're going to focus in on three of the very best from the perspective of both viewers and fantasy football owners. Let's check out a few of the stories to watch as the second half of the NFL season continues to unfold.