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The Best NFL Games of 2024 and How to Watch

Author Anne Erickson
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The 2024 NFL schedule is finally here, including the best NFL games of 2024. Could the league have hyped it up any more? The NFL did some serious promotion on that NFL release, and the schedule officially dropped on Wednesday (May 15). Now, we have a tally of all the games on deck for the upcoming season, and there are some doozies. Get your snacks ready, because September is only a few months away. Here are some of the best NFL games of 2024 to watch this season.

The 5 Best NFL Games of 2024

5. Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 10 – 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS

These two teams have super passionate fans, and this game is going to be explosive. I’m curious to see how the Eagles bounce back this year, after their dismal end to the 2024 season.

4. Baltimore Ravens at Tampa Bay Buccaneers on ESPN and Los Angeles Chargers at Arizona Cardinals on ESPN+ on Oct. 21 – 8:15 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET

I actually don’t care for doubleheaders on Monday Night Football, because I like to catch every drip of action. But, there’s a big Monday Night Football double header on Oct. 21. The Baltimore Ravens at Tampa Bay Buccaneers game will be on ESPN, while the Los Angeles Chargers at Arizona Cardinals match will be on ESPN+.

3. Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving on Nov. 28 – 12:30 p.m. on CBS

The Detroit Lions always have a Thanksgiving Day game, and the team went from people saying they shouldn’t have it anymore, because of their poor record, to it being one of the biggest games of the season. The Detroit Lions have been hot for two years now, and they almost went to the Super Bowl last season. But, the Bears have a new quarterback in Caleb Williams. They’re looking to have a stellar season and don’t want the Lions to get in the way.

2. Baltimore Ravens at Kansas City Chiefs on Sept. 5 – 8:20 p.m. EST on NBC

This marks the first game of the regular season, and it’s going to be a good one. Many football experts and analysts, including me, thought the Ravens and Lamar Jackson would take out Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in last year’s AFC Championship game. But, that didn’t happen. Now, they’re at it again, to open the entire season.

1. Kansas City Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 20 – 1:25 p.m. PT on FOX

This is the ultimate Super Bowl rematch. Each year, it’s always a big draw when last season’s Super Bowl teams go at it again. The 49ers could get some redemption here, but my guess is that the Chiefs will win again. It’s certainly going to be one of the best NFL games of 2024.

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.

7 Super Early Super Bowl Contenders for Next Season

  • 7. Seattle Seahawks

    One thing I like about this list is that I’m not necessarily even picking teams that made it to the playoffs this year. I’m picking teams that I think could be strong enough next season. The Seattle Seahawks are one of those teams. Their new coach, Mike Macdonald, is the former defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens. Enough said. This guy is golden. Seattle’s defense is going to improve drastically with him at the helm, and they could go all the way very soon.

  • 6. Buffalo Bills

    The Buffalo Bills missed the playoffs by a hair. They played so well against the Kansas City Chiefs, but it just wasn’t enough. Josh Allen is a Super Bowl-caliber quarterback, but he hasn’t taken them there. Will next year be the year? Maybe.

  • 5. Houston Texans

    The Houston Texans will be the team to beat very soon. They pulled off an incredible season with a rookie coach and quarterback. They’re just getting started. The team got first place in AFC South this season but lost in the divisional round to the Baltimore Ravens.

  • 4. Baltimore Ravens

    Speaking of the Baltimore Ravens, I’m still shocked that they fell to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship game. I think pretty much everyone was at least a little surprised. But, Lamar Jackson is back next year, and he’s not going to let it slip away again. Next year could be their year.

  • 3. Philadelphia Eagles

    It was a massive decline for the Philadelphia Eagles towards the end of last season. Everything fell apart at the seams. But, the Eagles have legacy, and they have Jalen Hurts. As long as he’s healthy, the Eagles will be back next year ready to fight.

  • 2. Green Bay Packers

    Yikes. Can the Green Bay Packers really be this good already? They almost upset the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs this year. Jordan Love is the real deal. Watch out for this young team next year.

  • 1. Detroit Lions

    Okay, yes, I’m a Detroit Lions fan, born and raised. But, I think there’s reason to believe that the Detroit Lions can and will be back next year. They’ve had a taste of victory, and they liked it. Plus, golden guy Ben Johnson is coming back to Detroit, and he wants to take the Lions all the way. Jared Goff is playing fantastic football, too. The Lions could really make it to their first Super Bowl next season. What do you think? Let me know here.

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