The 2024 NFL draft is just a week away which means that the 2024 NFL season is right around the corner. Here we will discuss what the NFC playoff picture could look like in the 2024-2025 NFL season.
NFC Playoff Picture
1. San Fransico 49ers
The 49ers came up just short in 2023 after their Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Over the past five seasons, San Fransico has been one of the best teams in the NFL. With quarterback Brock Purdy still on his rookie deal the 49ers have been able to build an incredible team around him. The Niners should be able to dominate in the NFC playoffs once again with the potential for another Super Bowl appearance.
2. Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions have been one of the best teams to watch progress over the past two seasons. The Lions showed signs of greatness in 2022 and proved it in 2023. Under head coach Dan Campbell, Detroit made it to the NFC championship. In 2024 the Lions should be great once again and make a deep run in the NFC playoffs.
3. Philadelphia Eagles
Opposite of the Lions, the Eagles took a step back in 2023. Even though they still had a good season it did not live up to the standard the Eagles set for themselves after making it to the Super Bowl in the previous season. With new coordinators, the Eagles should be able to get back to being one of the best teams in the NFC.
4. Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are going to have a lot of eyes on them in 2024. The Falcons have been a very competitive team over the past few seasons but did not have the quarterback to make a playoff run. With the addition of Kirk Cousins, the Falcons should be able to win their division with a chance to make a run to the NFC championship.
5. Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers have some sort of cheat code for finding franchise quarterbacks. From Farve to Rodgers and Rodgers to Love the Packers seem to always have an incredible quarterback. 2023 was projected to be a down year for the Packers. Therefore, Jordan Love led Green Bay to a playoff win over the Cowboys. In a tough division, the Packers should still be able to be a competitive team in the NFC.
6. Dallas Cowboys
With their top three players not having long-term extensions the future is looking very glim for the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys had another successful regular season in 2023 and looked like a Super Bowl contender. Instead, they had a tough showing against the Packers in the playoffs that ended their season. Fortunately, the Cowboys still have a good enough roster to make the NFC playoffs.
7. Los Angeles Rams
Head coach Sean Mcvay just keeps proving that he is one of the best head coaches in the NFL. After their Super Bowl win the Rams went through a smaller rebuild that only lasted a year. With an incredible rookie class, the Rams were able to get back to the NFC playoffs. With a young team, the Rams should be primed for another NFC playoff appearance in 2024.
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