Welcome to Contemplation Day, the day before next week’s Decision Day!
Like next week, however, all of the games involving Western Conference teams are starting at the same time (4:30 PT, if you’ve been under a rock). So this is less a “How to Watch” piece because (I assume) you’ll be watching the Timbers, and more of a grammatically-awkward “For Whom to Root” bit.
Before you rush to the comments with your “Whatever, the Timbers just need to win” takes: Yes, the Timbers need to win. If they don’t, well, bad things will ensue. But other things matter, too.