September has arrived and with it, the long-awaited start of a new NFL season. After months of waiting, American football fans are ready to enjoy the best sporting spectacle in the world. In 2024, the league is bringing with it important changes to its rules and teams, marking the beginning of a renewed era.
The Kansas City Chiefs, two-time champions and Vince Lombardi favorites, will look to consolidate their legacy led by Patrick Mahomes. However, they will have tough competition from teams like the San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles. In addition, surprises like the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers could be a big deal this season.
Today, in the opening game, the Chiefs will face the Ravens in an emotional duel. Before the game, Kansas City will celebrate its recent Super Bowl victory with a special ceremony at Arrowhead Stadium.
The start of this season also marks the end of an era in the NFL. Bill Belichick, the iconic coach of the New England Patriots, said goodbye to the team after 24 years and six Super Bowl wins alongside Tom Brady. Now, Jerod Mayo will take over the Patriots, while seven other teams also have new head coaches.
In addition, three teams are betting on rookie quarterbacks: the Denver Broncos with Bo Nix, the Chicago Bears with Caleb Williams, and the Washington Commanders with Jayden Daniels, who will seek to take their franchises to the top.
In terms of rules, the 2024 season features two major changes: a ban on hip-drop tackles to protect players from serious injuries and a change to the kickoff rule, seeking to reduce the speed of collisions without affecting the spectacle.
With all these new features, NFL 2024 promises to be an exciting and unforgettable season for sports fans. The game has begun!