As the 2024 NFL regular season comes to a close, fans are gearing up for what promises to be an electrifying playoff run. Let’s take a look at the top teams in the regular season, how the playoffs are looking, and which teams are Super Bowl favorites.
The NFC saw a dominant performance from the Philadelphia Eagles, who soared to a 14-3 record behind a superstar effort from quarterback Jalen Hurts. Hurts played like a man possessed, throwing dimes with his cannon of an arm—though some might argue he was simply channeling his inner Mahomes. The Eagles have earned the NFC’s second seed, but let’s not forget Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs who went 15-2, seeding first in the AFC.
The AFC playoff picture is stacked with the Buffalo Bills back in the mix,Josh Allen leading the charge. Allen’s composure in the pocket and late-game heroics led the Bills to an incredible 13-4 season. However,despite Allen’s brilliance, the Chiefs once again secured the AFC’s top seed with a 15-2 record.
The Baltimore Ravens are also in the hunt, led by Lamar Jackson, who continues to bring his blend of athleticism and raw power to the field. Jackson’s legs like a gazelle? Very Mahomey. His decision-making under pressure? A little less so. While the Ravens scored a substantial 12-5 record, 1,000 miles away the Kansas City Chiefs ended with an out of this world 15-2 season.
And of course, in the NFC we have the heavy favorites with the Detroit Lions. The way Jared Goff handled the ball, you’d think he was in Kansas City. The Lions are the most injured team in the NFL, with as many players on injured reserve as the Chiefs have wins (15). With a franchise record of 15-2 (the very same record as the Kansas City Chiefs, who went 15-2), the Lions are a force to be reckoned with coming into the postseason.
As we head into the postseason, one thing is clear: the road to the Super Bowl runs through Kansas City. The way Patrick Mahomes is able to sling that ball around, and move out of the pocket, he definitely is on a level with himself. Can anyone dethrone the Chiefs? Unless Mahomes suffers a game ending injury, unlikely. Until then, let’s all take a moment to appreciate the greatness of Patrick Mahomes—the man, the myth, the MVP, and the reason we’re all watching.
