NFL Playoffs 2024: Best Five Teams to Watch Out for Before the Drama Begins

Who are the top five contenders to watch out for as the real battle begins? The regular season marathon ended with an enthralling week 18 for all teams. All eyes are now set on the bigger stage of the competition: the playoffs. The race to the Super Bowl is underway and 14 teams have crossed the hurdle of the initial stage to reach one step closer to the winning dream.

Some teams stamped their authorities throughout the season, some secured remarkable comebacks and few of the batch lost crucial momentum. Here are the top five teams that will demand the attention of the NFL world as the playoffs are all set to begin, having overcome multiple challenges to reach the grand platform of competition:

Kansas City Chiefs (11-6)

The Red Army started the season with a bang winning 6 out first 7 games. Reigning Super Bowl champs stumbled on the way with a few tough defeats but came right back on the right track by winning the last two games. The Chiefs have one of the best defenses in the league right now, making it harder for the other teams to outscore them. If Patrick Mahomes finds his groove like last season, the teams look pretty much unstoppable at the moment.

Miami Dolphins (11-6)

Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill’s team seems unstoppable on their day as well. However, while facing big games and challenges, the team looks scattered in its approach, swaying away from its usual touch of dominance. The Dolphins were on song for most weeks and entered the playoffs quite early in the season. Yet, the recent games have been more of an eye-opener toward the battles that lie ahead for them to move past. HC Mike McDaniel will be looking to cash on the consistency of WR Tyreek Hill and QB Tagovailoa, and addressing the impending issues before taking on the big stage.

Baltimore Ravens (13-4)

The Ravens seem to have the best recipe for winning currently with a great offense, impenetrable defense, and a dependable QB in Lamar Jackson. The team has shown consistency and won clutch games, asserting their thorough dominance over others. They have made quick work of formidable opponents with ease. Lamar Jackson has made the best use of his legs while running around and continues to pose a serious threat to the opposition with the ball in hand. Continuing their performance from the regular season would be deemed to be sufficient for the side to secure more victories moving ahead in the journey to the Super Bowl.

Dallas Cowboys (12-5)

Dak Prescott and his unit are going through a dream run. With the support of Ceedee Lamb and Micah Parsons, the offense looks neat overall and has shown great control over their skills throughout the season. Prescott is a sure-shot MVP contender by leading the charts with 36 TDs and a 69.5 completion rate. The Cowboys‘ thumping victory over the Commanders 38-10 in the last game of the regular season must have acted like the correct boost of confidence and they would look to execute the same in the playoffs stage.

San Fracisco 49-ers (12-5)

Rookie QB Brock Purdy has broken the franchise record for most passing yards. The 49ers are the first team in NFL history to have an RB, 2WR, and a TE each having 1k+ scrimmage yards in the same season. The team’s offense is breathing fire, and the defense is up to the mark as the big stage arrives. If the team takes the lead first in the game, per their performance this season, then they become unstoppable and that’s what Kyle Shanahan’s side will look to do this year.

The battle for the playoffs will continue to get interesting with new updates surrounding the teams. Apart from these 5 teams, even the other 9 sides would look to assert their dominance over others at crucial stages. The season looks to be at a competitive platform, with every side having the chance to swing the momentum in their favor.

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