The Best NFL Games of 2024 and How to Watch

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.

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.

I know it's probably early to talk about the Super Bowl for next season, but really, is it? I actually don't think it's ever too early to start speculating and wishing for your team to make it all the way next year. This year was so very close for my team, the Detroit Lions. But, no cigar. So, maybe next year will be our year. But, aside from the Lions, there are other teams that are on target to be major contenders next season. Some of them didn't even make the playoffs this year. So, what are some early Super Bowl contenders for next season?

Before we get into those contenders, let's look at why next season is already shaping up to be so exciting. For me, the main reason is because a whopping seven teams have new head coaches. That's really going to change the makeup of those teams. The Atlanta Falcons have brought on Raheem Morris. The Carolina Panthers have Dave Canales. The Las Vegas Raiders have knabbed Antonio Pierce. The Los Angeles Chargers have Jim Harbaugh. The New England Patriots have promoted Jerod Mayo. The Seattle Seahawks have brought on Mike Macdonald. The Tennessee Titans have hired Brian Callahan. Finally, The Washington Commanders have hired Dan Quinn.

Of those new coaches, the most interesting to me is Harbaugh for the Chargers. For Harbaugh, this is his final shot at the Vince Lombardi trophy. He just won a national championship with the Michigan Wolverines, and now, he wants a Super Bowl victory. He has a chance with the Chargers' stellar quarterback Justin Herbert. But, it will take time, in my opinion. I mean, it could take time with any of these teams with new coaches. That said, the Houston Texans had a rookie coach this year in DeMeco Ryans, and they almost went all the way, so all things are possible.

Let's get into seven early Super Bowl contenders for next season with my commentary.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.