The Chiefs’ Pursuit Of A 3-Peat Is the Hot Topic Among Many Storylines Entering 2024 NFL Season

Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs chasing history will be hottest topic throughout NFL season.

Kansas City’s three-peat quest is only one of many interesting storylines.

Aaron Rodgers is back in New York after his first season with Jets lasted only four plays. 40-year-old four-time NFL MVP is returning from a torn Achilles tendon and aiming to help Jets end league’s longest active playoff drought.

No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams takes over for Bears, looking to end Chicago’s lengthy search for a franchise quarterback.

Fellow rookie QB Jayden Daniels les Commanders, who begin ir second season under a new ownership group that saved Washington from Dan Snyder.

Russell Wilson tries to revive his career in Pittsburgh, becoming third different QB Steelers turn to since Ben Roethlisberger last played three years ago.

Jim Harbaugh returned to NFL to coach Los Angeles Chargers after winning a national title at Michigan. With Justin Herbert under center, Harbaugh doesn’t have to start from scratch.

His bror, John Harbaugh, and Baltimore Ravens have unfinished business. Two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson led Ravens to league’s best record, but y couldn’t beat Mahomes and Chiefs in playoffs.

pressure is on Josh Allen to deliver in Buffalo after Bills lost in divisional round for third straight season.

San Francisco 49ers’ bid to return to Super Bowl after falling just short against Chiefs could be derailed by contract disputes. All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams and standout wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk still haven’t resolved ir issues.

Nick Sirianni stayed put in Philelphia despite a late-season collapse that h Eagles go from 10-1 to blown out by Tampa Bay in a wild-card game. Jalen Hurts is learning a new offensive system again but anor playmaker, Saquon Barkley, joined a star-studded cast that surrounds him.

Cowboys didn’t do much in offseason after anor playoff failure. Coach Mike McCarthy enters final season of his contract and Dak Prescott is planning to play out last year of his deal unless he gets an extension. Jerry Jones did open up his checkbook for All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, ending a long holdout.

Dan Campbell’s Lions are a popular pick to make ir first trip to Super Bowl after his fourth-down gambles cost Detroit a shot last season.

Jordan Love got paid in Green Bay and looks to build off his successful first season leing Packers.

Trevor Lawrence also joined $55 million club (average annual salary) in Jacksonville. Jaguars have to rebound from a disappointing finish after failing to reach playoffs despite an 8-3 start.

C.J. Stroud took Houston Texans from worst to first and now y seek to take anor step in a packed AFC.

Deshaun Watson watched Joe Flacco le Browns to playoffs and fans in Cleveland are running out of patience waiting for him to live up to expectations.

A healthy and blonde Joe Burrow is back in Cincinnati, giving Bengals reason for optimism.

Kirk Cousins joined Falcons along with new coach Raheem Morris, taking aim at dethroning Buccaneers in NFC South.

Tampa Bay is running it back after re-signing Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans and several key players from a team that far exceeded expectations last year.

Dolphins me Tua Tagovailoa a $53 million a year QB, putting faith in him to le Miami to its first playoff win in 24 years.

Bill Belichick moved onto a television career with Jerod Mayo starting a new era in New England. Patriots hope Drake Maye brings a fraction of Tom Bry’s success.

Broncos turn to rookie Bo Nix, who seems like a fit for Sean Payton’s offense.

Antonio Pierce gets a full season in charge in Las Vegas to show what he can do with Raiders.

Colts are counting on Anthony Richardson to stay healthy and put m in playoff contention.

Brian Callahan takes over in Tennessee as rebuilding Titans give Will Levis a shot to be ir quarterback of future.

Daniel Jones and Brian Daboll have plenty to prove with New York Giants.

Vikings lost J.J. McCarthy for season, assuring Sam Darnold gets yet anor chance to be a No. 1 QB. He’s got Justin Jefferson and more talent than he h with Jets and Panrs.

As for Carolina, new coach Dave Canales is tasked with getting best out of Bryce Young. He alrey did it for Mayfield and Geno Smith.

Saints haven’t been to playoffs since Payton and Drew Brees left. Dennis Allen and Derek Carr may not get anymore chances in New Orleans if y don’t get it done this season.

Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr. team up, making Cardinals a sneaky team in NFC.

Matw Stafford remains with Rams but Los Angeles must replace defensive superstar Aaron Donald. Sean McVay is coming off perhaps his best coaching season and nobody is doubting his ability to keep team in playoff mix.

Seahawks begin a new era without Pete Carroll. Mike Macdonald les a Seattle team that needed a new defensive approach.

Eighteen weeks and 272 games to determine teams that’ll play in January to figure out which two face off in February for Vince Lombardi trophy.

All of it kicks off with Ravens-Chiefs facing off in a rematch of AFC championship game. n it’s Eagles-Packers playing on a Friday night in first NFL game in Brazil.