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NFL training camps will open in mid-July 2024, with the regular season kickoff on September 5, 2024, when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens. With that in mind, it's time to start evaluating the NFL power rankings. The names at the top should come as no surprise. But the further down the power ranking list we go there will be some surprises.
Let’s take a look at the 2024 NFL power rankings heading into summer training camp.
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1. Kansas City Chiefs: It comes as no surprise that the 2-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs are the power ranking leaders heading into the 2024 season. With QB Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid at the helm, the Chiefs must be considered the NFL’s top team until formally dethroned.
2. San Francisco 49ers: Remember that the 49ers led the Chiefs in overtime of the Super Bowl before Patrick Mahomes' final heroics won the game for Kansas City. QB Brock Purdy has emerged as a proven winner, and new defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen should tighten up the unit to past levels.
3. Baltimore Ravens: Baltimore lost the AFC championship game on its home field against the Chiefs to turn a season of promise into profound disappointment. But with 2-time NFL MVP QB Lamar Jackson and head coach John Harbaugh together and united with a strong defense, Baltimore can beat anyone they play.
4. Detroit Lions: Head coach Dan Campbell and QB Jared Goff combined with an improved defense to nearly win the NFC championship game at San Francisco. Now that Detroit knows it can win a more confident Lions team could be a nightmare for opponents. It also helps that the NFC North is among the weaker in the NFL.
5. Philadelphia Eagles: The Eagles nearly won the 2022-23 season Super Bowl and seemed to be on their way for another shot in 2023. But Philadelphia collapsed in the 2023 season stretch drive and flopped with a bad playoff loss at Tampa Bay. Still, Jalen Hurts is a proven threat at QB and the defense has been revamped.
6. Houston Texans: Houston was the surprise team of the NFL by winning the 2023 AFC South title that was expected to go to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Now the question is whether or not there is going to be a stock market-type correction for second-year QB sensation CJ Stroud. Remember, power rankings are based on human formulas and are not infallible. The Texans are one of the biggest question mark teams for 2024.
7. Miami Dolphins: Miami had the AFC East Division championship in hand only to give it away to the Buffalo Bills on the final day of the regular season. Miami’s poor playoff performance at Kansas City, where they were dominated in sub-zero weather by the Chiefs, was a poor indicator of its toughness and character. QB Tua Tagovailoa’s contract dispute is a distraction that the Dolphins don’t need.
8. Buffalo Bills: Last year, the Buffalo Bills proved that it is dangerous to count them out as AFC championship contenders. Head coach Sean McDermott dared to change offensive coordinators in the middle of the 2023 season and it proved to be the spark that QB Josh Allen needed. Buffalo did not get past its old nemesis (Kansas City) in the playoffs but proved that they remain a top contender in the AFC.
9. Cincinnati Bengals: After losing QB Joe Burrow to injury for the playoff stretch drive, the Bengals finished 2023 on the outside looking in. But with Burrow back, Cincinnati can beat anyone it faces. The Bengals could be the ultimate bounce-back team for 2024.
10. Dallas Cowboys: Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy is facing a Super Bowl or bust season while QB Dak Prescott is in the final year of his contract. Regardless, Dallas has not been a Super Bowl team since 1995, and there is no reason to expect Jerry World to change.
The Rest in order of Power Rankings: 11. Green Bay Packers, 12. Cleveland Browns, 13. Jacksonville Jaguars, 14. Los Angeles Rams, 15. Pittsburgh Steelers, 16. Chicago Bears, 17. New York Jets, 18. Indianapolis Colts, 19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 20. Atlanta Falcons, 21. Seattle Seahawks, 22. Los Angeles Chargers, 23. Minnesota Vikings, 24. New Orleans Saints, 25. Las Vegas Raiders, 26. Tennessee Titans, 27. Washington Commanders, 28. New York Giants, 29. Arizona Cardinals, 30. New England Patriots, 31. Denver Broncos, 32. Carolina Panthers.
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