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The 2024 NFL season begins with the Kansas City Chiefs right where they left off in 2023.
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The Chiefs and their quest to win a third straight Super Bowl will be an intriguing storyline this season, but Kansas City won’t be without challengers.
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Here’s how we rank all 32 teams in the NFL entering Week 1 of the 2024-25 season, with several potential Super Bowl contenders near the top.
32. Carolina Panthers
The Panthers went 2-15 last season. Bryce Young had a rocky rookie season in Carolina, as did the entire franchise. One positive for the Panthers? They play in the NFC South, which has been one of the worst divisions in the NFL.
31. New England Patriots
The Patriots are coming off a 4-13 season. It’s weird having New England so low, but this team has so many questions throughout the roster.
30. Tennessee Titans
The Titans were 6-11 a year ago. Will Levis had some good moments last season. Is he ready to take a big step forward? That will be key for Tennessee.
29. Denver Broncos
The Broncos were 8-9 in the 2023-24 season. Are we too low on Denver in Year 2 for Sean Payton? Could Bo Nix be a perfect fit at QB?
28. Washington Commanders
The Commanders went 4-13 last season. Will the Jayden Daniels pairing with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury work in Washington?
27. New York Giants
The Giants were 6-11 in 2023-24. The Giants appear to be sticking with Daniel Jones at QB. We could quickly discover if that is the right decision.
26. New Orleans Saints
The Saints are coming off a 9-8 season. Derek Carr has interestingly lost to every NFL team in his career except the Panthers and Raiders, his former team. He plays Carolina twice this season and Las Vegas in Week 17.
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25. Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks were 9-8 in 2023-24 and have a new coach and many questions entering 2024-25. Some people think they might even finish last in the NFC West.
24. Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings went 7-10 a year ago. Sam Darnold is the new QB1 in Minnesota. This team could have some growing pains this season.
23. Las Vegas Raiders
The Raiders were 8-9 in the 2023-24 NFL season. The QB position is still a big question mark for this team. We think the defense could really shine under Antonio Pierce, however.
22. Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals had a 4-13 record last year, albeit without Kyler Murray for much of the season. Could this team surprise in 2024-25? We think they certainly have a chance.
21. Chicago Bears
The Bears went 7-10 in 2023-24. How will Caleb Williams look? Chicago has some weapons for the rookie quarterback, who will have a lot of eyes on him this season.
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20. Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jaguars had a 9-8 record last season. The AFC South race could be interesting this season and the Jaguars could be right in the middle of the intrigue.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Buccaneers were 9-8 last season. Too high for the Buccaneers? Maybe, but they seem to always have a chance in the weak NFC South.
18. Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons went 7-10 last season and added Kirk Cousins in free agency. We’re excited to see Year 2 of Bijan Robinson.
17. Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys are coming off a 12-5 season and enter this season with a few questions. Among them: Can Dak Prescott lead the Cowboys to a lengthy postseason run?
16. Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers had a record of 5-12 last season. How much of a difference can the head coach make? We’re about to find out in Jim Harbaugh’s first season in LA.
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15. Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins went 11-6 in the regular season last year. This team puts up great regular-season numbers. Can it do some damage in the postseason? We have doubts.
14. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers were 10-7 last season and have added Russell Wilson as quarterback, but how long will he be the starter? How much does he have left in the tank? How far can this defense carry Pittsburgh?
13. New York Jets
The Jets ended up with a 7-10 record last year despite losing Aaron Rodgers in the first game of the year. You’ll see this team a lot on national television. Will it deserve the spotlight?
12. Indianapolis Colts
The Colts went 9-8 a year ago. How far can Anthony Richardson take them in 2024-25?
11. Los Angeles Rams
The Rams are coming off a 10-7 regular season last year. They don’t have Aaron Donald now, but they still have enough to contend in the NFC West.
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10. Cleveland Browns
The Browns compiled an 11-6 record in the regular season in 2023-24 despite dealing with injuries. Can Deshaun Watson regain his old form?
9. Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals were 9-8 in the regular season last year. Joe Burrow’s health is key for Cincinnati. As he goes, so go the Bengals.
8. Houston Texans
The Texans were 10-7 in 2023-24. C.J. Stroud was impressive throughout his rookie season, and the Texans added some weapons. This team could have a big say in the AFC playoff picture.
7. Green Bay Packers
The Packers went 9-8 a year ago. Jordan Love and Green Bay are trendy NFC picks, but will the Packers get past the elite in the conference?
6. Buffalo Bills
The Bills were 11-6 in the regular season last year but saw their season once again end against the Chiefs. Can they get past Kansas City this season?
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5. Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles had an 11-6 record in 2023-24 but were trounced in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs by the 9-8 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They could be motivated for much more this season.
4. Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens are coming off a 13-4 regular season last year. Can they challenge the Chiefs in the AFC? We could find out fast. They face the Chiefs in Week 1.
3. Detroit Lions
The Lions went 12-5 in the regular season in 2023-24. They will be a trendy NFC championship pick and for good reason. This team is good.
2. San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers are coming off a 12-5 record in the regular season and might be the NFC favorites this year, but Brandon Aiyuk’s situation could be a distraction.
1. Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs were 11-6 in the regular season last year before going on to win their second straight Super Bowl. They’ll be No. 1 on this list until they lose.
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