The 2024 NFL season kicks off on Thursday night as the reigning back-to-back champion Kansas City Chiefs welcome the Baltimore Ravens into town for a matchup between two of the league’s best teams.
Read more: Recent History May Favor Ravens to Beat Chiefs in NFL Season Opener
This year’s opening weekend is the biggest kickoff weekend ever, as the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers will play on Friday night in Brazil, the first-ever regular season game in South America.
Read more: NFL Taking Extra Precaution Ahead of First-Ever Game in Brazil
Then, after Sunday’s 13 games, the New York Jets and San Francisco 49ers conclude the Week 1 slate with a Monday Night Football matchup between two potential powerhouses.
As Week 1 is finally here, it’s time for the first edition of Newsweek Sports’ NFL Power Rankings. Here’s where every team stands entering Week 1 of the 2024 season.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 11: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter of Super Bowl… LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 11: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter of Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chiefs defeated the 49ers 25-22 in overtime. Mahomes and the Chiefs lead the way. More Ethan Miller/Getty Images
1. Kansas City Chiefs (Week 1 matchup: vs. Baltimore Ravens)
2. San Francisco 49ers (Week 1 matchup: vs. New York Jets)
3. Baltimore Ravens (Week 1 matchup: at Kansas City Chiefs)
4. Detroit Lions (Week 1 matchup: vs. Los Angeles Rams)
5. Philadelphia Eagles (Week 1 matchup: vs. Green Bay Packers)
6. Houston Texans (Week 1 matchup: at Indianapolis Colts)
7. Dallas Cowboys (Week 1 matchup: at Cleveland Browns)
8. Cincinnati Bengals (Week 1 matchup: vs. New England Patriots)
9. Miami Dolphins (Week 1 matchup: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars)
10. New York Jets (Week 1 matchup: at San Francisco 49ers)
11. Green Bay Packers (Week 1 matchup: at Philadelphia Eagles)
12. Buffalo Bills (Week 1 matchup: vs. Arizona Cardinals)
13. Atlanta Falcons (Week 1 matchup: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers)
14. Los Angeles Rams (Week 1 matchup: at Detroit Lions)
15. Cleveland Browns (Week 1 matchup: vs. Dallas Cowboys)
16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Week 1 matchup: vs. Washington Commanders)
17. Chicago Bears (Week 1 matchup: vs. Tennessee Titans)
18. Pittsburgh Steelers (Week 1 matchup: at Atlanta Falcons)
19. Seattle Seahawks (Week 1 matchup: vs. Denver Broncos)
20. Arizona Cardinals (Week 1 matchup: at Buffalo Bills)
21. Jacksonville Jaguars (Week 1 matchup: at Miami Dolphins)
22. New Orleans Saints (Week 1 matchup: vs. Carolina Panthers)
23. Indianapolis Colts (Week 1 matchup: vs. Houston Texans)
24. Los Angeles Chargers (Week 1 matchup: vs. Las Vegas Raiders)
25. Tennessee Titans (Week 1 matchup: at Chicago Bears)
26. Denver Broncos (Week 1 matchup: at Seattle Seahawks)
27. Las Vegas Raiders (Week 1 matchup: at Los Angeles Chargers)
28. Minnesota Vikings (Week 1 matchup: at New York Giants)
29. New York Giants (Week 1 matchup: vs. Minnesota Vikings)
30. Washington Commanders (Week 1 matchup: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
31. Carolina Panthers (Week 1 matchup: at New Orleans Saints)
32. New England Patriots (Week 1 matchup: at Cincinnati Bengals)
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NFL Power Rankings Entering Week 1 of 2024 Season
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