The 2024 NFL season has kicked off with a bang, as the Chiefs and Eagles each claimed victories in their first two games. The action continues on Sunday and Monday with the rest of the Week 1 schedule.
Here are a few key storylines to follow:
- Aaron Rodgers Returns for the Jets: The Super Bowl champion and four-time NFL MVP was brought in last offseason to elevate the Jets’ performance. However, he was sidelined with a torn Achilles just four plays into the season, missing the entire year. If Rodgers stays healthy, he could help make the Jets a top contender.
- Joe Burrow’s Comeback: Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow missed a significant portion of the 2023 season due to wrist surgery. The question now is whether he can return to his former dominance or will face challenges in regaining his top form. Additionally, star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is holding out in hopes of securing a more lucrative contract.
Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels make their NFL debuts for the Bears and Commanders. The No. 1 and No. 2 overall selections in the 2024 NFL Draft both hope to turn around franchises that have struggled for decades to find an above-average quarterback play. Chicago hosts the Titans while Washington travels to Tampa Bay.
Jim Harbaugh is back on the NFL sidelines as the new coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. Harbaugh, a former coach of the San Francisco 49ers, led Michigan to the national title last season but opted for the pros after bringing a title back to Ann Arbor. With one of the top young QBs behind center in Justin Herbert, Harbaugh has a good chance to continue his winning ways.
Full Week 1 Schedule for Sunday (All Times ET)
- Pittsburgh Steelers at Atlanta Falcons: 1 p.m., Fox
- Arizona Cardinals at Buffalo Bills: 1 p.m., CBS
- Tennessee Titans at Chicago Bears: 1 p.m., Fox
- New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals: 1 p.m., CBS
- Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts: 1 p.m., CBS
- Jacksonville Jaguars at Miami Dolphins: 1 p.m., CBS
- Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints: 1 p.m., Fox
- Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants: 1 p.m., Fox
- Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers: 4:05 p.m., CBS
- Denver Broncos at Seattle Seahawks: 4:05 p.m., CBS
- Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns: 4:25 p.m., Fox
- Washington Commanders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 4:25 p.m., Fox
- Los Angeles Rams at Detroit Lions: 8:20 p.m., NBC, Peacock