Twelve teams are preparing for the NFL playoffs. Six clubs are searching for a new head coach. Ah, yes, it must be the first week in January.

The quest for the best candidate should be as competitive as usual. Here’s a glance at the favorites for 2017:

Teryl Austin

Current job: Detroit defensive coordinator. Previous NFL head coach experience: No.

Best fits: Los Angeles, San Diego.

Harold Goodwin

Current job: Arizona offensive coordinator. Previous NFL head coach experience: No.

Best fits: Denver, Jacksonville.

Anthony Linn

Current job: Buffalo offensive coordinator/interim head coach. Previous NFL head coach experience: No.

Best fits: Buffalo, Jacksonville.

Josh McDaniels

Current job: New England offensive coordinator/QB coach. Previous NFL head coach experience: Yes.

Best fits: Los Angeles, San Francisco.

Sean McVay

Current job: Washington offensive coordinator. Previous NFL head coach experience: No.

Best fits: Denver, San Francisco.

Vance Joseph

Current job: Miami defensive coordinator. Previous NFL head coach experience: No.

Best fits: San Diego, San Francisco.

Doug Marrone

Current job: Jacksonville interim head coach/offensive line coach. Previous NFL head coach experience: Yes.

Best fits: Los Angeles, San Francisco.

Matt Patricia

Current job: New England defensive coordinator. Previous NFL head coach experience: No.

Best fits: San Diego, Buffalo.

Kyle Shanahan

Current job: Atlanta offensive coordinator. Previous NFL head coach experience: No.

Best fits: Denver, SF.