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NFL 2024 Predictions from the Experts
Who's on Top in 2024?
The 2024 NFL season is just around the corner, and the excitement is building. Who will hoist the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LIX? Which players and teams are poised for a breakout season? We asked 11 of our NFL experts to weigh in with their predictions.
Super Bowl LIX Predictions
Our experts are split on who will win Super Bowl LIX, but the Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals are the most popular picks.
Eric Edholm predicts the Lions will defeat the Bengals in a close game, 27-24. He believes the Lions' young defense will be too much for the Bengals' high-powered offense.
Other experts are predicting an upset in Super Bowl LIX. Our NFL editor, Gregg Rosenthal, predicts the Houston Texans will defeat the Kansas City Chiefs, 31-28. He believes the Texans' young quarterback, CJ Stroud, will be the difference-maker in the game.
MVP Predictions
Our experts are also split on who will win the NFL MVP award in 2024. Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens is the favorite, but CJ Stroud and Justin Fields of the Chicago Bears are also in the mix.
Edholm predicts Jackson will win his second MVP award in 2024. He believes Jackson is the most dynamic player in the NFL and will lead the Ravens to another deep playoff run.
Other experts are predicting a breakout season from Stroud. Our NFL analyst, Daniel Jeremiah, predicts Stroud will win the MVP award in 2024. He believes Stroud has all the tools to be a superstar in the NFL.
Breakout Players and Teams
In addition to our Super Bowl and MVP predictions, our experts also identified some players and teams that they believe are poised for a breakout season in 2024.
Here are a few of their predictions:
- Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud
- Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields
- Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams
- Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase
- Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely
- Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs
- Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher Joey Bosa
These are just a few of the players and teams that our experts are predicting to have a big season in 2024. Keep an eye on these players and teams as the season progresses.