Only a few months remain until another exciting 2024 NFL season, and the fans are already on the edge to celebrate the new season with even more cheers and expectations. This 2024 National Football League, the 105th season, is scheduled for September 5, 2024, when the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs will face off against the Baltimore Ravens. In this upcoming season, there are a lot of thrilling moments to watch, whether Patrick Mahomes assists the Kansas City Chiefs to win their third consecutive Super Bowl championship. Apart from this, there are various factors we need to consider that will affect the teams' victory, such as their health and defensive and offensive strategy.
The 2024 NFL season is not just about the established players and teams. It's a season that holds promise for new talent and fresh strategies. The rookies drafted this year are ready to make their mark, and the influence of new head coaches on some teams is a topic of great interest. This season also presents an opportunity for several teams to secure their first Super Bowl title, adding to the excitement and anticipation. The 2024 NFL season is shaping up to be thrilling, and this article will keep you updated on all the essential events.
Movement of the player
The 2024 NFL season has been marked by significant player movements, with trades, signings, and contract extensions making headlines. These changes in team dynamics add an extra layer of excitement and unpredictability to the upcoming season. In the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, the Minnesota Vikings made two trades, selecting Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy and Alabama edge defender Dallas Turner. Other notable trades include Keenan Allen to the Bears, Kirk Cousins to the Falcons, and Russell Wilson to the Steelers. The list of signings is equally impressive, with Marquise Brown joining the Chiefs, Gardner Minshew signing with the Raiders, and Joe Mixon, Stefon Diggs, Rico Dowdle, Royce Freeman, Eric Kendricks, Jourdan Lewis, and Ray-Ray McCloud also finding new teams. Kirk Cousins's contract was extended for a staggering $180 million for four years.
2024 NFL Rule Changes
- The hip-drop tackle was declared illegal, denoted by a personal foul (15 yards) and an automatic first down if the defense committed it.
- If either of the coaches' first two challenges is upheld, they will receive a third challenge. Before advancing to the third challenge, you must complete the first two.
- If a play results in a change of possession, both teams will be penalized for major fouls committed by the offense. In the past, the offense's major fouls were disregarded.
- Reviewable were decisions that declared a passer down by contact or out of bounds before a pass was thrown.
- When "clear and obvious visual evidence" indicates that the game clock ran out before the snap was approved, replay reviews are conducted.
- As an emergency third quarterback, teams can now promote a quarterback from their practice squad. Formerly, the third quarterback, in case of emergency, had to be a member of the active roster.
- The new trade deadline was the Tuesday after Week 8, previously set for the Tuesday after Week 9.
Key Dates and Timeline
- Regular Season Start: Thursday, September 5.
- Regular Season End: Sunday, January 5.
- Playoffs Start: Wild Card Round Begins January 11-13, 2025.
- Divisional Playoffs: January 18-19, 2025.
- Conference Championships: January 26, 2025.
- Super Bowl LIX: February 9, 2025
2024 NFL Preseason
The training camps are planned to open on July 24, 2024, and the 2024 NFL preseason is scheduled to begin on August 1 between the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. This preseason will happen till August 25, 2024
Regular Season
The regular season will be played over 18 weeks, beginning September 5, 2024, and concluding January 5, 2025. Each team will play 17 games, and one week will be a bye week, a week off for each team. All of the games during the final weekend will be intra-division games. The divisional games consist of six, where each team plays two games against each of their divisions. This means one game will be at their home and the other away. The inter-conference games consist of four games, divided into two games against teams from the same division within the opposing conference, and the other two games are against the previous year's corresponding divisional rank in the opposing conference's remaining two divisions, for instance, the first-place team in the AFC East plays the first-place team from the NFC North and the NFC South.
In Intra-conference Games, each team plays four against teams from two different divisions during the conference. As mentioned above, each team gets one bye week during the season. In the 17th game, a special matchup against a team from the opposing conference placed in the same division as the previous season occurs; for example, the AFC East champion takes on the NFC East champion. In the final week of the matchup, the teams will witness the intra-divisional matchup.
Postseason
The 2024 NFL playoff will begin with the wild card round, and three wild card games will be played in each conference. In the divisional round, the top seed in the conference will play against the lowest seed, and the other two teams will play each other. The winners of this will move forward to the conference championship game and then Super Bowl LIX.
Highlights of the 2024 NFL Season
There will be five international series games in the 2024 NFL season. The first game is between Green Bay and Philadelphia on September 6, 2024, at Arena Corinthians in São Paulo, Brazil. The other three games were planned in London, England: the New York Jets with Minnesota on October 6, 2024, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Jacksonville with Chicago on October 13, 2024, at Tottenham. On October 20, 2024, New England will face off against Jacksonville at Wembley Stadium.
They have planned for three Thanksgiving days: Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions, New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys, and Miami Dolphins at Green Bay Packers. On December 25, 2024, the Christmas game is scheduled between the Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Baltimore Ravens will face off against the Houston Texans.
Closing Thoughts
With a groundbreaking new rule that will revolutionize the game and a fresh batch of talented rookies, the 2024 NFL season is poised to be the most memorable in NFL history. We hope this article provides a comprehensive preview of the upcoming NFL season. So mark up the calendar, put up your jersey, and be ready to cheer up your favorites.
