In a roundup of expert predictions for the 2024 NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs are expected to lead their respective conferences with projected win totals of 11.3 and 11.4. For the 49ers, this projection relies on a tired but upgraded team, hoping to maintain momentum from the past few seasons. The Chiefs are aiming for their ninth consecutive AFC West crown, their strategy relying predominantly on their team’s consistency and star players.
The Detroit Lions will be aiming to exceed 10.5 wins after landing 12 games last year with a young and arguably flawed roster. The team will hope to achieve this again after boosting their secondary and defensive line. Meanwhile, both the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals have win total predictions of 10.2 with considerations relying on the health of key players and their schedule toughness.
A potentially declining Philadelphia Eagles team is expected to win 10.2 matches, while the Dallas Cowboys are projected to score 10, considering past wins and challenging opponents. The Packers are also aiming for 10 to 11 wins with their preseason training showing promise. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills are projected to win 9.7 games, but with the potential for a strong latter half of the season.
Looking at teams with projections under 10, the Jets are predicted to land 9.6 wins due to their robust roster. Despite a winning season last year, the Miami Dolphins are sitting at a 9.5 win projection, given a challenging schedule ahead. The Atlanta Falcons are also aiming for 10 wins or more but are projected to win only 9.4 games.
Finally, teams with some of the lowest projections include the New York Giants and Denver Broncos with 6.7 and 6.0 projected wins respectively, and the Washington Commanders with the lowest prediction of 5.9 wins. Despite team-wide improvements and new arrivals, these teams will battle with internal and external challenges throughout the season.
