With the anticipation of the 2024 NFL season, now is as great time to take a look at the top 10 bold predictions for once the season begins.
No.1 Atlanta Falcons: will make the playoffs due to an improved defense. Yet offensively rookie Michael Penix Jr will take over the starting quarterback role for an ineffective Kirk Cousins.
No.2 Denver Broncos: speaking of rookie quarterbacks making a splash. Bo Nix will win the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award edging out Caleb Williams, Jonathan Brooks, and Penix Jr.
No.3 Arizona Cardinals: Marvin Harrison Jr will have a disappointing rookie season.
No.4 Green Bay Packers: fresh off signing a nice contract extension, Jordan Love will put his name up there with the legendary quarterbacks by winning the 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player Award.
The Packers signed running back Josh Jacobs who is one year removed from a season of over 1,600 yards. He by default will make defenses be honest about the running game and a healthy Christian Watson, this offense has the chance to become lethal with Love leading it.
No.5 Buffalo Bills: After beating the Cardinals to start the 2024 season, the Bills lose eight of their next 10 games resulting in Sean McDermott getting fired during the bye week.
No.6 Pittsburgh Steelers: Neither quarterback Russell Wilson or Justin Fields are the answer at quarterback for the Steelers. As a result Mike Tomlin’s streak of seasons at .500 or better is officially over.
No.7 Minnesota Vikings: Sam Darnold makes the most of his opportunity as the starting quarterback in Minnesota. Showcases why San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan liked him and wins the NFL’s Most Improved Player Award. Also, it helps that he arguably has the best wide receiver in the NFL to throw to.
No.8 Washington Commanders: The 2023 Heisman Award winner Jayden Daniels will also have a disappointing rookie season.
No.9 Los Angeles Chargers: Under the leadership of Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers will make the playoffs. Highlighted by two former Baltimore Ravens in the backfield Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins. Also, Quentin Johnston will show why he got taken with the 21st overall selection of the 2023 NFL Draft.
No.10 Detroit Lions: Quarterback Jared Goff got his contract extension, helped the Lions make the playoffs and nearly made it to the Super Bowl.
Yet after all the success from last season, a let own is inevitable resulting in the Lions missing the playoffs.