The 2024 NFL season kicks off on Sept. 5 with the reigning Tremendous Bowl champion Kansas Metropolis Chiefs internet hosting the Baltimore Ravens. Meaning it is time for our annual rating of the league’s prime 100 gamers. What can we count on from the sport’s finest gamers this season?
To create our listing, we requested a panel of dozens of ESPN NFL specialists to price gamers based mostly on efficiency expectations for the 2024 season in comparison with their friends. Emphasis was positioned solely on the upcoming season and predicting potential greatness, slightly than previous efficiency or positional worth. From these scores, we ranked the most effective gamers within the league.
For the second straight yr, the San Francisco 49ers lead the pack with eight gamers. Twenty-seven groups appeared within the rating, however the Arizona Cardinals, Washington Commanders, New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers didn’t have a consultant. Broad receivers once more dominated, with 19 making the listing. They have been adopted by quarterbacks (16), edge rushers (15) and cornerbacks (10) for place teams represented within the double-digits. Eight second-year gamers have cracked our rating after spectacular rookie campaigns.
Our NFL Nation reporters weighed in on every participant with a 2024 outlook, ESPN Stats & Info supplied a signature statistic to know, and fantasy analyst Mike Clay projected a stat line for the upcoming season. Here is the listing, beginning at No. 100 and dealing our method to No. 1.
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DT | Eagles
Age: 23
2023 rank: NR
Carter burst onto the scene as a rookie final season, producing 3.5 sacks in his first 5 video games. He cooled off over the second half of the season however left little doubt that he has All-Professional potential. He is been a handful to dam all offseason, providing promise {that a} bust-out season lies forward in 2024. — Tim McManus
Signature stat: Carter had the sixth-highest cross rush win price within the NFL throughout his 2023 rookie marketing campaign, defeating his blocks inside 2.5 seconds 16% of the time, in keeping with ESPN Analytics and NFL Subsequent Gen Stats.
2024 projection: 44 tackles, 6 sacks
CB | Texans
Age: 23
2023 rank: NR
Stingley’s ball expertise have risen to a different stage throughout coaching camp. He has 4 interceptions, and each has been both working the route for the receiver or snatching a 50-50 ball. Defensive coordinator Matt Burke stated Stingley “is likely one of the finest ball corners within the league.” In 2024, there’s an opportunity the third total decide from 2022 could possibly be a top-three nook — DJ Bien-Aime
Signature stat: In line with NFL Subsequent Gen Stats, Stingley allowed a 54.0 passer ranking as the closest defender in protection final season, the fifth-best amongst all gamers (min. 40 targets).
2024 projection: 64 tackles, 3 INTs
CB | Packers
Age: 27
2023 rank: 24
Alexander appears poised for a turnaround given how final season went with accidents and a one-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the crew. He performed in seven video games in 2023 and didn’t give you an interception for the primary time in his six seasons. By most accounts, he is been the mannequin of consistency this yr and feels like he is purchased into new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s system. — Rob Demovsky
Signature stat: In line with NFL Subsequent Gen Stats, Alexander has restricted opposing quarterbacks to a 74.5 passer ranking as the closest defender since 2020 — amongst 56 defensive backs with 200 targets. That is the third-best mark within the NFL after Trevon Diggs (71.9) and J.C. Jackson (72.3).
2024 projection: 68 tackles, 2 INTs
OT | Vikings
Age: 25
2023 rank: NR
Darrisaw hasn’t made an All-Professional or Professional Bowl crew, however that finally appears extra seemingly after the Vikings acknowledged him with a $113 million contract extension this offseason. He has the motion expertise to dam in house on screens and fast passes and likewise hardly ever wants assist from tight ends or backs when he’s in-line blocking. The one query on his future is accidents, which have value him 10 video games in three seasons. — Kevin Seifert
Signature stat: Darrisaw has had the most effective run block win price (77%) out of the Vikings’ offensive linemen previously two seasons with a minimal of 10 begins.
S | Chargers
Age: 28
2023 rank: 60
James had a down yr in 2023, typically struggling in protection and never having the affect that made him a first-team All-Professional as a rookie in 2018. A few of these struggles could possibly be associated to the Chargers’ earlier defensive scheme, which requested James to put on many alternative hats. With a brand new defensive coordinator in Jesse Minter, James may return to type in 2024. — Kris Rhim
Signature stat: James has a 25% stress price since 2020, the third highest amongst DBs (min. 75 cross rushes). And his 358 tackles (8.0 per sport) over the previous three seasons are essentially the most amongst all DBs.
2024 projection: 119 tackles, 2 INTs, 1 sack
OT | Chargers
Age: 25
2023 rank: 87
Slater completed 127th in cross block win price (87.3%) and thirty sixth in run block win price (75.6%) final season, a big lower from the Slater who was an All-Professional as a rookie in 2021. Nevertheless, he performed by an ankle sprain that would have contributed to his drop-off in play. In 2022, he performed three video games earlier than lacking the rest of the season with a ruptured biceps tendon. Slater appears to be wholesome and motivated in 2024. — Kris Rhim
Signature stat: Slater performed 1,104 snaps at left sort out final season, essentially the most of any participant within the NFL. His 406 cross block wins final season ranked sixth.
G | Falcons
Age: 27
2023 rank: NR
Quarterback Kirk Cousins is the chief of a new-look offense in Atlanta, however Lindstrom is the stalwart and probably the greatest guards within the league. The Falcons’ offensive line is a energy, and Lindstrom excels at cross safety and run blocking. He’ll be one of many guys tasked with opening holes for working again Bijan Robinson and giving Cousins the mandatory time to search out targets like large receiver Drake London and tight finish Kyle Pitts. — Marc Raimondi
Signature stat: Lindstrom, who has made the Professional Bowl the previous two seasons, ranked sixteenth out of 58 gamers with at the least 200 cross blocks at guard in PBWR (93.4%) in 2023.
CB | Falcons
Age: 25
2023 rank: 83
The previous second-team All-Professional cornerback signed a four-year, $81 million extension, affirming the Falcons’ dedication to him. Terrell has 36 cross breakups over his 4 NFL seasons, making him one of many league’s most formidable corners. He hasn’t had an interception since 2021, however that appears more likely to change this season with Atlanta’s additions on defenses, edge rusher Matthew Judon and security Justin Simmons.— Marc Raimondi
Signature stat: Since coming into the NFL in 2020, Terrell has performed 3,636 defensive snaps, essentially the most of any Falcons participant over that span.
2024 projection: 53 tackles, 2 INTs
QB | Rams
Age: 36
2023 rank: NR
Stafford went on a tear to finish 2023, with 16 touchdowns and 4 interceptions in his remaining seven regular-season video games. And though Stafford is coming into his sixteenth NFL season, offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur stated the quarterback “appears like he may go so long as he needs.” Stafford has an opportunity to hitch the quick listing of quarterbacks in NFL historical past to achieve 60,000 profession passing yards this season; he sits at 56,047 yards. — Sarah Barshop
Signature stat: Stafford is one among seven quarterbacks in NFL historical past to have a number of 40-plus passing landing seasons, trailing Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady (three seasons every).
2024 projection: 4,055 passing yards, 23 TDs, 12 INTs (68 yards/1 TD dashing)
EDGE | Chargers
Age: 29
2023 rank: 17
Bosa stated he feels maybe the most effective he has in years after enjoying 14 video games previously two seasons as a result of varied accidents. When wholesome, he is likely one of the league’s finest gamers. He has proven that in camp, dominating former All-Professional sort out Rashawn Slater and first-round rookie Joe Alt. Bosa’s manufacturing will rely on his well being, which he’s satisfied is in an amazing spot. — Kris Rhim
Signature stat: Bosa has had 67 profession sacks, which is the third most by a Chargers participant for the reason that stat grew to become official in 1982, trailing solely Leslie O’Neal (105.5) and Shaun Phillips (69.5).
2024 projection: 40 tackles, 8 sacks
RB | Colts
Age: 25
2023 rank: NR
Well being (and a nasty contract standoff) has been the largest impediment for Taylor the previous two seasons. However he completed 2023 comparatively wholesome and had a productive offseason that has him poised to return to type — simply as necessary is the presence of Anthony Richardson within the Colts’ backfield. The younger quarterback’s feared working potential will seemingly create some powerful selections for defenders that would profit Taylor. He has 104.5 scrimmage yards per sport since coming into the league in 2020, rating second behind Derrick Henry’s 114.9 scrimmage yards (min. 50 video games). — Stephen Holder
Signature stat: Taylor ended 2023 with a scrimmage landing in six straight video games, the third-longest streak within the NFL final season (CeeDee Lamb, 9, and Christian McCaffrey, 8).
2024 projection: 1,178 dashing yards, 10 TDs (317 yards/1 TD receiving)
EDGE | Bears
Age: 27
2023 rank: NR
Sweat was the primary participant in NFL historical past to guide two groups in sacks (6.5 with Washington and 6 with Chicago) in the identical season after being traded to the Bears on the deadline. He’s essentially the most important a part of the Bears’ cross rush and supplies a lift — not simply to Chicago’s line of defense — to a complete unit that ended up tied for the lead in interceptions (22) after a gradual begin. — Courtney Cronin
Signature stat: Earlier than including Sweat, the Bears allowed 27.3 factors per sport (twenty eighth within the NFL) by the primary eight weeks of the 2023 season. After buying and selling for him, Chicago’s PPG allowed dropped to 17.9 (sixth within the NFL).
2024 projection: 54 tackles, 9 sacks
CB | Bears
Age: 25
2023 rank: NR
After turning into one of many league’s prime shutdown corners in 2023, Johnson received the contract (4 years, $76 million) to again it up. Johnson recorded a profession excessive 4 interceptions (together with his first pick-six) and one compelled fumble. Because of that efficiency, he earned second-team All-Professional and Professional Bowl honors in 2023. Throwing into Johnson’s protection is a threat many quarterbacks have realized just isn’t price taking after the 25-year-old allowed a 33.3 passer ranking when focused in 2023. Anticipate that pattern to proceed in his fifth season. — Courtney Cronin
Signature stat: In line with NFL Subsequent Gen Stats, Johnson allowed a 47.8 passer ranking when he was the closest defender in protection final season, the fourth finest amongst all gamers (minimal 30 targets).
2024 projection: 55 tackles, 2 INTs
QB | Falcons
Age: 36
2023 rank: 94
The veteran quarterback involves Atlanta, which has probably the greatest crops of younger talent place gamers within the league. Working again Bijan Robinson, large receiver Drake London and tight finish Kyle Pitts are all 23 years outdated and youthful — and all have been thirsting for extra constant quarterback play. Cousins ought to be capable of present it, making the Falcons a doubtlessly harmful crew on the offense. — Marc Raimondi
Signature stat: Since 2018, Cousins has had the third-most passing touchdowns (171) within the NFL, behind Patrick Mahomes (219) and Russell Wilson (173).
2024 projection: 4,014 yards, 25 tackles, 11 INTs (117 yards/2 TDs dashing)
EDGE | Falcons
Age: 32
2023 rank: 96
The 32-year-old Judon is coming off a season by which he missed 13 video games as a result of a torn biceps however opened coaching camp with a clear invoice of well being. He had earned 4 straight Professional Bowl berths previous to that and totaled 12.5 sacks in 2021 and 15.5 in 2022. On Aug. 14, Judon was traded to the Falcons, who’re hoping to enhance on their league-worst cross rush. — Mike Reiss
Signature stat: Judon ranks second within the NFL over the previous 5 seasons with an 11.9% stress price (min. 1,500 cross rush snaps). Solely the 49ers’ Nick Bosa has the next price (12%).
2024 projection: 54 tackles, 9 sacks
WR | Texans
Age: 30
2023 rank: 21
Diggs is coming off a “down yr” with 1,183 receiving yards and eight touchdowns, however all through coaching camp together with his new crew, he has been the clear WR1, even with Nico Collins and Tank Dell. He hasn’t proven indicators of slowing down and has a uncommon shiftiness in his route working. Once you mix that with quarterback C.J. Stroud’s pinpoint accuracy, that duo ought to lead an explosive passing assault in 2024. — DJ Bien-Aime
Signature stat: Diggs has 4 consecutive seasons with at the least 100 receptions. He’s tied for the second most in NFL historical past with Marvin Harrison (1999-2002) and Davante Adams (2020-2023); solely Antonio Brown has extra (six consecutive seasons).
2024 projection: 86 receptions, 1,039 yards, 6 TDs
CB | Seahawks
Age: 23
2023 rank: NR
Mike Macdonald received essentially the most out of his gamers as Baltimore’s defensive coordinator. Now Seattle’s coach, he might not have a extra gifted participant on that aspect of the ball than Witherspoon, the fifth decide in 2023 who made the Professional Bowl as a rookie. Witherspoon proved to be instinctive in protection, bodily in run protection and disruptive as a blitzer out of the slot, racking up three sacks. Can Macdonald’s scheme assist him go from Professional Bowl to All-Professional? — Brady Henderson
Signature stat: Witherspoon had 12 cross breakups final season which have been tied for the third most within the NFL.
2024 projection: 89 tackles, 3 INTs, 1 sack
WR | Colts
Age: 26
2023 rank: NR
Pittman’s targets have elevated by at the least 10% in every of his 4 earlier seasons. His standing as a quantity receiver is indeniable. However search for yardage manufacturing to additionally enhance in 2024 with the return of quarterback Anthony Richardson, who just isn’t afraid to offer his receivers extra alternatives on intermediate and deep routes. There have been too few of these performs for the Colts previously two seasons. — Stephen Holder
Signature stat: Pittman’s 109 receptions have been the fifth most within the NFL in 2023 and tied for the fourth most in a single season in Colts franchise historical past. Pittman additionally accounted for 31% of his crew’s receptions final season, the second-highest mark within the league behind CeeDee Lamb (32%).
2024 projection: 99 receptions, 1,081 yards, 4 TDs
G | Chiefs
Age: 31
2023 rank: 95
Thuney stays an outstanding cross protector. His cross block win price of 99.3% final season was the most effective amongst guards and, over the previous two seasons, he has had 800 cross block wins on 808 performs. Nevertheless, his outlook this season is clouded as a result of he is coming off a torn pectoral muscle, an harm he suffered through the 2023 playoffs. His rehab saved him out of offseason observe, and his observe time at camp was restricted. — Adam Teicher
Signature stat: Thuney has had just one sack attributed on pass-blocking performs previously two seasons mixed, the fewest within the NFL (minimal 18 video games).
EDGE | Jets
Age: 29
2023 rank: 41
Reddick’s standing is up within the air due to a contract holdout that prompted him to request a commerce. He is a prolific pass-rusher, having produced 50.5 sacks over the previous 4 seasons — fourth amongst all gamers. And when he will get to the quarterback, he is all the time in search of a strip sack. In 2022, he made 5 compelled fumbles with the Eagles, who traded him to the Jets as a result of they did not need to meet his contract calls for. The Jets see him as an every-down participant of their four-man entrance. — Wealthy Cimini
Signature stat: Reddick has had a cross rush win price of 24.2% over the previous two seasons, third better of any participant to play in each seasons behind Micah Parsons and Myles Garrett.
2024 projection: 38 tackles, 10 sacks
WR | Eagles
Age: 25
2023 rank: 57
Smith has been just about unguardable throughout coaching camp, utilizing his exact route working, fluid motion and distinctive physique management to tie defenders in knots. He’s one among seven NFL receivers with 80-plus catches, 1,000-plus yards and seven-plus touchdowns in every of the previous two seasons and is simply now coming into his prime. — Tim McManus
Signature stat: Smith is the second participant in Eagles franchise historical past to report at the least 3,000 receiving yards within the first three seasons of their profession, together with DeSean Jackson (2008-10).
2024 projection: 84 receptions, 1,041 yards, 6 TDs
TE | Vikings
Age: 27
2023 rank: NR
Hockenson ranked second amongst tight ends with 95 receptions (profession excessive) and fourth with 960 receiving yards (additionally profession excessive) in 2023. However a number of ligament tears in his proper knee from a Christmas Eve harm final yr nearly definitely signifies that he will not be able to play when the season begins. The query is whether or not Hockenson will want solely an additional few weeks, or whether or not his absence may lengthen nicely into October. Every time he does return, he’ll resume his position in an offense that has focused tight ends greater than each crew besides the Chiefs over the previous two seasons. — Kevin Seifert
Signature stat: Hockenson is one among three tight ends with 50 or extra receptions and 500 or extra receiving yards in every of the previous 4 seasons (Travis Kelce and Dalton Schultz).
2024 projection: 64 receptions, 616 yards, 3 TDs
QB | Jaguars
Age: 24
2023 rank: 28
4 accidents (knee, ankle, shoulder, concussion) contributed to Lawrence’s struggles in 2023, however he nonetheless threw for 4,016 yards and 21 TDs. This can be his third yr in Doug Pederson’s offense, and he has improved from a tough rookie season. Over the previous two seasons, he has accomplished 66% of his passes and averaged 7.1 yards per try. However turnovers have been his principal concern, and limiting these can be key. Pederson expects 2024 to be Lawrence’s “soar yr” with the addition of receivers Gabe Davis and Brian Thomas Jr. to enrich receiver Christian Kirk, tight finish Evan Engram and working again Travis Etienne Jr. and a wholesome offensive line. — Michael DiRocco
Signature stat: Lawrence completed 2023 with a 72 QBR in opposition to zone protection final season, the second-best mark within the NFL after C.J. Stroud (74). His 13 TD passes in opposition to zone protection led the NFL, and his 74% completion price on such performs ranked fourth within the league (ESPN Analytics/NFL Subsequent Gen Stats). Conversely, Lawrence’s 38 QBR in opposition to man protection final season was the third worst.
2024 projection: 3,762 passing yards, 20 TDs, 12 INTs (281 yards/3 TDs dashing)
RB | Jets
Age: 23
2023 rank: NR
Corridor, who rushed for 994 yards final season, assured a 1,000-yard season this time. “For positive,” he stated. Corridor is one other yr faraway from ACL surgical procedure, and he appears sooner than ever. He can be a significant component on all three downs. He is such a superb receiver — a league-best 76 catches amongst working backs — that he might be the No. 1 possibility in sure crimson zone performs, in keeping with Aaron Rodgers. — Wealthy Cimini
Signature stat: Corridor’s 1,585 yards from scrimmage in 2023 ranked fourth within the NFL, trailing solely Christian McCaffrey (2,023), CeeDee Lamb (1,862) and Tyreek Hill (1,814).
2024 projection: 1,044 yards, 8 TDs (545 yards/3 TDs receiving)
OT | Giants
Age: 25
2023 rank: 56
Thomas might need been even greater on this listing if he hadn’t been restricted to 10 video games final season due to a hamstring harm. When Thomas is on the sector, he is proved to be an elite left sort out. His 92.4% cross block win price over the previous two seasons ranks seventh amongst all tackles. Simply have a look at the affect he has on the Giants’ offense. New York averaged 12.1 factors per sport over the primary eight video games when he wasn’t wholesome. It averaged 18.1 factors per sport after he returned from the harm. He could be a very powerful participant on the Giants’ whole roster. — Jordan Raanan
Signature stat: Thomas has the seventh-best PBWR amongst tackles since 2022, sustaining his blocks for two.5 seconds 92.4% of the time (ESPN Analytics/NFL Subsequent Gen Stats).
DT | Steelers
Age: 35
2023 rank: NR
After an injury-shortened 2023 season, Heyward is again and absolutely wholesome for his 14th season. He entered the offseason searching for a contract extension that will permit him to retire a Steeler, and although the wheels are turning slowly on that deal, count on it to inspire the defensive lineman and reigning Walter Payton Man of the Yr. Previous to his harm, Heyward put up back-to-back seasons of at the least 10 sacks, proving that some issues do get higher with age. — Brooke Pryor
Signature stat: Heyward is tied for the fourth-most Professional-Bowl appearances amongst all defensive linemen (six) and tied for the third-most first-team All-Professionals (three) amongst DLs since 2011.
2024 projection: 65 tackles, 3 sacks
CB | Browns
Age: 27
2023 rank: NR
Ward was one among a number of gamers who flourished within the first season of defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz’s man-heavy scheme. Ward was tied for first amongst all cornerbacks in protection success price (68.3%) in 2023. The Browns are including wrinkles to their protection in Yr 2, however Ward’s talent permits him to excel when he is placed on an island with elite large receivers. — Daniel Oyefusi
Signature stat: In line with NFL Subsequent Gen Stats, Ward has allowed a 54.1% completion proportion when focused, the fifth lowest within the NFL since coming into the league in 2018 (minimal 300 targets).
2024 projection: 57 tackles, 3 INTs
DT | Colts
Age: 30
2023 rank: 62
Buckner was double-teamed on 267 cross rush snaps in 2023, greater than Chris Jones and Justin Madubuike. A lot of that may be attributed to nostril sort out Grover Stewart’s six-game suspension, which resulted in a giant drop-off in efficiency from the inside of the Colts’ line of defense. With Stewart again on the sector, Buckner ought to be a beneficiary and (theoretically) see fewer double-teams and create much more of a cross rush. — Stephen Holder
Signature stat: Buckner has contributed at the least 5 sacks as a defensive sort out in every of the previous six seasons, the third-longest streak since 2000 behind Aaron Donald (eight straight from 2014 to ’21) and Chris Jones (seven straight from 2017 to ’23).
2024 projection: 71 tackles, 7 sacks
OT | Eagles
Age: 34
2023 rank: 42
Johnson is so dominant that it makes it exhausting to evaluate the Eagles’ cross rushers in camp as a result of he hardly ever loses a one-on-one battle, irrespective of who the competitors is. He has been chosen to 5 Professional Bowls — second most amongst tackles in Eagles historical past behind solely Jason Peters (seven). One other one ought to be on the horizon for the 34-year-old as long as his physique holds up. — Tim McManus
Signature stat: Johnson and his former teammate Jason Kelce are the one two offensive linemen over the previous 10 seasons to each win a Tremendous Bowl and have at the least 5 Professional Bowl nominations.
RB | Falcons
Age: 22
2023 rank: NR
One of many huge criticisms of the Falcons final season beneath former coach Arthur Smith was how Robinson, then a rookie, was used. Robinson break up carries with working again Tyler Allgeier and was not one of many crew’s go-to gamers in huge spots. He’ll most likely nonetheless share with Allgeier at occasions in 2024, however new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson has vowed to leverage Robinson’s appreciable abilities on the bottom and within the passing sport. — Marc Raimondi
Signature stat: Robinson’s 1,463 scrimmage yards in 2023 have been second amongst all rookies final yr behind Rams’ Puka Nacua and tenth most throughout your complete league.
2024 projection: 971 yards, 7 TDs (573 yards/4 TDs receiving)
C | Chiefs
Age: 25
2023 rank: 80
There is not any motive to count on any type of drop-off this season from Humphrey, who led all facilities final season in cross block win price at 98.8%. One space the place the Chiefs are in search of enchancment is in his shotgun snaps. Too many occasions final season he despatched quarterback Patrick Mahomes chasing after a snap. In any other case, the Chiefs would fortunately settle for one other season from Humphrey just like the one he had in 2023. — Adam Teicher
Signature stat: Humphrey didn’t permit a sack on Mahomes within the Chiefs’ first two playoff video games in 2023 in opposition to the Dolphins and the Payments.
DT | Raiders
Age: 28
2023 rank: 98
The Raiders have designs on being a top-10 protection, and Wilkins’ presence as an elite pass-rushing inside defensive lineman ought to play an enormous position. Wilkins is coming off a career-high 9 sacks with the Dolphins and, with Maxx Crosby on the sting and the underrated Malcolm Koonce on the opposite aspect, opposing offensive traces are going to have to choose their poison with regards to double-teams, that means extra alternatives for Wilkins. He confronted 211 double-teams on cross rushes when lined up as a defensive sort out final season, third most within the NFL, in keeping with NFL Subsequent Gen Stats. — Paul Gutierrez
Signature stat: Wilkins has 231 tackles when lined up as a defensive sort out over the previous three seasons, 17 greater than the next-closest participant (DeForest Buckner).
2024 projection: 65 tackles, 6 sacks
TE | Lions
Age: 23
2023 rank: NR
Not many tight ends have been extra productive than LaPorta in 2023, and he was solely a rookie. The Lions star earned second-team All-Professional and Professional Bowl honors whereas setting the rookie tight finish report for receptions (86) and tying for the second-most landing receptions (10). His manufacturing will now not catch defenses abruptly, nevertheless it’ll be powerful to cease him with so many targets inside Detroit’s high-powered offense. — Eric Woodyard
Signature stat: LaPorta’s 10 receiving touchdowns have been 4 greater than the next-closest tight finish final season (David Njoku, six).
2024 projection: 84 receptions, 861 yards, 7 TDs
S | Falcons
Age: 27
2023 rank: NR
Madden 25’s top-rated security ought to be much more settled in Atlanta for Yr 2. Quarterback Kirk Cousins has sung Bates’ praises, particularly how he can disguise coverages in observe. Enjoying in opposition to Cousins and big-armed rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in camp ought to solely additional sharpen Bates. And Bates has studied how finest to be a pacesetter within the offseason, which ought to add one other ingredient to his sport. — Marc Raimondi
Signature stat: Bates’ 20 interceptions since his rookie season in 2018 rank because the sixth most within the NFL.
2024 projection: 120 tackles, 3 INTs
WR | 49ers
Age: 28
2023 rank: 44
After a down yr in 2022, Samuel seemed extra like himself when wholesome in 2023, however he missed two video games and most of one other with an harm that prevented him from surpassing 1,000 receiving yards. He led all certified receivers with 8.8 YAC/reception final season. It is a pivotal yr for Samuel because the Niners will quickly have to determine whether or not they can preserve him, Aiyuk and all their different high-priced talent gamers. Samuel had his finest season in a contract yr in 2021, and although this is not the identical state of affairs, it is shut sufficient {that a} centered and motivated Samuel could possibly be poised to return to dominance. — Nick Wagoner
Signature stat: Samuel is the one receiver in NFL historical past to report at the least 10 dashing touchdowns and 10 receiving touchdowns inside his first 5 seasons.
2024 projection: 62 receptions, 923 yards, 6 TDs
QB | Lions
Age: 29
2023 rank: 91
Goff has completely revitalized his profession in Detroit after being traded from the Rams in 2021. He ranked second in passing yards (4,575) and in completions (407) and fourth in passing TDs (30) in 2023. The previous first total decide signed a four-year, $212 million contract extension this offseason and is considered because the man for the Lions after main them to the NFC Championship Recreation for the primary time since 1991 final season. Detroit’s entrance workplace has excessive hopes that with Goff because the starter, he can lead the group to its first Tremendous Bowl. — Eric Woodyard
Signature stat: Since coming into the NFL in 2016, Goff ranks fourth within the NFL with 30,429 passing yards and ninth with 185 passing touchdowns.
2024 projection: 3,756 passing yards, 23 TDs, 10 INTs (51 yards/2 TDs dashing)
TE | Ravens
Age: 28
2023 rank: 47
A extreme ankle harm brought about Andrews to overlook the ultimate six video games final season, however he nonetheless led the Ravens with six landing catches. Even with the emergence of Zay Flowers at large receiver, Andrews will stay the go-to goal for quarterback Lamar Jackson, particularly contained in the 20-yard line. Since Jackson’s first full season as a beginning QB in 2019, Andrews ranks fourth within the NFL with 31 crimson zone touchdowns. — Jamison Hensley
Signature stat: Up to now 5 seasons, Andrews has 347 receptions and 37 landing catches. Each are the second most of any tight finish after Travis Kelce.
2024 projection: 74 receptions, 819 yards, 7 TDs
QB | Dolphins
Age: 26
2023 rank: 45
What a season for Tagovailoa in 2023. He led the NFL in passing yards whereas setting profession highs in yards (4,624), touchdowns (29), completion proportion (69.3%) and, most significantly, video games performed (17). After an injury-marred 2022 season, Tagovailoa performed a full season for the primary time in his profession and was rewarded with a four-year, $212.1 million extension this offseason. Along with his whole supporting forged again from 2023, in addition to the identical teaching workers he is had for the previous two seasons, Tagovailoa is about up for fulfillment in 2024. — Marcel Louis-Jacques
Signature stat: Tagovailoa has averaged 8.5 yards per try over the previous two seasons, the second finest within the NFL.
2024 projection: 4,018 passing yards, 23 TDs, 12 INTs (113 yards/1 TDs dashing)
OT | Buccaneers
Age: 25
2023 rank: 51
Wirfs transitioned to not solely a totally new offense final season however from proper to left sort out and carried out so nicely that the Bucs made him the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL historical past with a five-year, $140.63 million extension. His 350 pass-blocking wins final season have been the second most of his profession. His seven sacks surrendered have been additionally tied for the fifth fewest within the league among the many 21 tackles with 1,000 or extra snaps. And this could enhance given his elevated consolation stage within the Bucs’ new blocking scheme introduced in a yr in the past. — Jenna Laine
Signature stat: Wirfs is one among two gamers with 750-plus snaps as each a LT and RT over the previous two seasons (Jonah Williams).
WR | Rams
Age: 31
2023 rank: 25
Kupp has frolicked on injured reserve in every of the previous two seasons since capturing the receiving triple crown and being named Tremendous Bowl LVI MVP, however he stated he is “in a very good place” after a full, wholesome offseason. Whereas the Rams have one other famous person receiver in Puka Nacua, it is clear from watching observe that Kupp will nonetheless be a drive on this offense. — Sarah Barshop
Signature stat: Kupp has averaged 92 receiving YPG over the previous three seasons, third within the NFL over that span. He has caught 7.34 passes per sport since 2021 (essentially the most within the NFL with a minimal of 30 video games performed).
2024 projection: 78 receptions, 996 yards, 6 TDs
G | Colts
Age: 28
2023 rank: NR
Any disappointing efficiency in Nelson’s previous has sometimes been tied to accidents. He’s coming off an injury-free offseason following a resurgent 2023, so search for him to keep up or elevate his efficiency in 2024. A further enhance may come from the continuity Nelson has round him, together with left sort out Bernhard Raimann, who’s coming into his third season and has been a shock resolution to the void at a important place. — Stephen Holder
Signature stat: Nelson has performed and began in 95 video games; that’s the fifth most amongst all inside offensive linemen since 2018.
S | Steelers
Age: 27
2023 rank: 37
For the primary time in his soccer profession, Fitzpatrick didn’t report a single interception in a season through the 2023 marketing campaign. However this yr, Fitzpatrick and the Steelers are decided to get again to “Minkah ball” and put the security again able to make ball-hawking performs as a free security. “Minkah is at his finest when he is enjoying again a bit of bit deeper, seeing issues and capable of react and see the sport,” defensive coordinator Teryl Austin stated. — Brooke Pryor
Signature stat: Regardless of ending and not using a takeaway for the primary time in his profession final season, Fitzpatrick remains to be tied for essentially the most defensive TDs (5) and has the fifth-most takeaways (24) within the NFL since his debut in 2018.
2024 projection: 111 tackles, 2 INTs, 1 sack
EDGE | Bengals
Age: 29
2023 rank: 53
Hendrickson has proved to be one of many NFL’s finest edge rushers, and he may have the chance to place up even higher numbers this season. With the addition of DT Sheldon Rankins, his former teammate in New Orleans, there ought to be extra push from the inside. That ought to go away Hendrickson in higher matchups for him to assault opposing quarterbacks. — Ben Child
Signature stat: Hendrickson had 17.5 sacks in 2023, tied for the second most within the NFL behind T.J. Watt (19.0) and Josh Allen (17.5). That can be essentially the most sacks by a Bengals participant in a season since particular person sacks began being tracked in 1982.
2024 projection: 43 tackles, 12 sacks
WR | Buccaneers
Age: 31
2023 rank: 76
Evans has proven zero signal of slowing down regardless of his thirty first birthday approaching, and he is proven outstanding sturdiness all through his previous 10 seasons. In actual fact, no receiver has performed in additional regular-season video games (154) since 2014. His recipe for fulfillment? Keep disciplined together with his weight-reduction plan, prepare a bit of day by day, hydrate and take preventative veteran days. He is additionally spending one other yr in a system the place the scheme is designed to do extra of the work in getting guys open versus having to win each rep and snap. — Jenna Laine
Signature stat: Evans is the one participant in NFL historical past with at the least 1,000 receiving yards in every of his first 10 profession seasons. The NFL report for many consecutive 1,000-receiving yard seasons is 11, held by Jerry Rice.
2024 projection: 77 receptions, 1,138 yards, 7 TDs
QB | Packers
Age: 25
2023 rank: NR
Love was pretty much as good as any quarterback within the league — and maybe higher than all of them — over the ultimate eight video games of final season. He threw 18 touchdowns in opposition to only one interception to guide the Packers into the playoffs. There’s little motive to assume that model — not the quarterback who struggled out of the gate final yr — will not proceed into this season. In spite of everything, that is why the Packers paid him. — Rob Demovsky
Signature stat: Love threw 24 TD passes with one interception in opposition to man protection final season, with these 24 TDs tied for the NFL lead with Dak Prescott (ESPN Analytics/NFL Subsequent Gen Stats).
2024 projection: 3,739 passing yards, 26 TDs, 13 INTs (209 yards/3 TDs)
DT | Ravens
Age: 26
2023 rank: NR
Madubuike put collectively an Aaron Donald-like season final yr when he led all defensive tackles with 13 sacks. It was a powerful efficiency contemplating he had totaled 8.5 sacks in his first three seasons mixed. The query is whether or not Madubuike is the following pass-rushing drive inside or a one-year marvel. The final Ravens participant to report double-digit sacks in back-to-back seasons was Terrell Suggs in 2013-14. — Jamison Hensley
Signature stat: Madubuike was the one Raven with greater than 10 sacks, regardless of Baltimore’s protection main the NFL with 60 sacks final season.
2024 projection: 55 tackles, 6 sacks
DT | Giants
Age: 26
2023 rank: 48
Lawrence’s numbers as a nostril sort out are unmatched. He racked up 24 quarterback pressures final season lined up throughout the middle, in keeping with NFL Subsequent Gen Stats. Nobody else had greater than eight. Look no additional than what Aaron Rodgers stated after dealing with him two years in the past to see the respect he now instructions across the league. “No. 97 is a premier participant. And must most likely get extra recognition for the power that he has,” Rodgers stated. He is beginning to get seen. — Jordan Raanan
Signature stat: Lawrence is one among 4 gamers since particular person sacks have been tracked in 1982 to report at the least 20 sacks and 250 tackles of their first 5 seasons with the Giants; he joins Jason Pierre-Paul, Carl Banks and Leonard Marshall.
2024 projection: 56 tackles, 5 sacks
WR | Dolphins
Age: 25
2023 rank: 50
Waddle has loved a productive begin to his NFL profession, regardless of a career-low 1,014 yards in 2023. Do not let the slight drop in productiveness idiot you, although — he was on tempo for a 1,230-yard season over 17 video games however missed three video games to numerous accidents. He has recorded at the least 1,000 yards in every of his three skilled seasons, and the Dolphins made it identified how necessary he’s to their long-term plan by signing him to a three-year, $84.75 million extension this summer time. His presence supplies a matchup nightmare for opposing secondaries, who must cope with his game-breaking velocity reverse of Tyreek Hill. — Marcel Louis-Jacques
Signature stat: Since coming into the NFL in 2021, Waddle has recorded eight catches gaining 30-plus yards after the catch. That is the second most within the NFL over that span, trailing solely Deebo Samuel’s 10 such catches.
2024 projection: 81 receptions, 1,065 yards, 5 TDs
RB | Lions
Age: 22
2023 rank: NR
As a rookie, Gibbs flashed dynamic playmaking potential and limitless potential. He’s a dual-threat possibility who may make a giant leap with extra expertise. In 2023, he loved a Professional Bowl marketing campaign, dashing for 945 yards and 10 touchdowns in addition to 316 receiving yards and a receiving landing. He was named a finalist for the Offensive Rookie of the Yr award. Gibbs returns for Yr 2 on a mission. — Eric Woodyard
Signature stat: Gibbs joined Barry Sanders (1989) and Billy Sims (1980) as solely the third rookie in Lions franchise historical past to provide 1,000 yards from scrimmage and 10 touchdowns in a season.
2024 projection: 874 dashing, 8 TDs (375 yards/2 TDs receiving)
WR | Raiders
Age: 31
2023 rank: 22
Whereas Adams had at the least 100 catches for greater than 1,100 yards for the fifth time previously six seasons in 2023, his 11.1 yards per catch common was the second lowest of his 10-year profession, and his eight landing catches have been the second fewest in a season by which he performed at the least 16 video games. New offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, who was with Adams in Inexperienced Bay, ought to assist jump-start issues because of their familiarity and belief. — Paul Gutierrez
Signature stat: Adams’ 95 receiving touchdowns are the fifth most by any participant in his first 10 seasons in NFL historical past. Adams trails solely Corridor of Famers Jerry Rice (131), Randy Moss (124), Marvin Harrison (110) and Terrell Owens (101).
2024 projection: 89 receptions, 1,153 yards, 5 TDs
DT | Jets
Age: 26
2023 rank: 40
Williams is seeking to return to the extent of dominance he confirmed in 2022, when he recorded a career-high 12 sacks and was named first-team All-Professional. He nonetheless was disruptive final season, however his sack complete dropped to five.5. A few of that may be attributed to the truth that he was double-teamed on 69% of his cross rushes, the fifth-highest price amongst inside linemen. Sadly for him, the double-teams will proceed till one other pass-rushing menace emerges. — Wealthy Cimini
Signature stat: Williams has recorded 22.5 sacks over the previous three seasons when lined up as a defensive sort out, which is tied with Chris Jones for the second most within the NFL in that point. The one participant with extra is Javon Hargrave (24.5).
2024 projection: 58 tackles, 5 sacks
WR | Seahawks
Age: 26
2023 rank: 52
Metcalf’s 1,114 receiving yards and eight touchdowns final season have been according to what he produced over his first 4 years. The distinction was his career-best 16.9 yards-per-catch common, which ranked fifth highest within the NFL. Metcalf stays one of many league’s most explosive receivers, and the chance for big performs is one factor Seahawks gamers have cited as a trademark of latest coordinator Ryan Grubb’s offense. — Brady Henderson
Signature stat: Final season, Metcalf grew to become the tenth participant in NFL historical past with six-plus receiving touchdowns in every of his first 5 seasons within the NFL. Metcalf is one among three gamers with at the least 900 receiving yards and 6 landing receptions in every of their first 5 seasons, alongside A.J. Inexperienced and Corridor-of-Famer Randy Moss.
2024 projection: 70 receptions, 1,079 yards, 8 TDs
RB | Eagles
Age: 27
2023 rank: 39
Working behind a stout offensive line and alongside playmakers akin to Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, Barkley has had loads of house to function in throughout coaching camp. He has flashed the mix of velocity and energy that made him so profitable over six seasons with the Giants. Well being is the query mark after he missed seven video games over the previous three seasons due to harm. If he can keep on the sector, he’ll have loads of alternatives as a runner and cross catcher. — Tim McManus
Signature stat: Barkley’s 98.8 scrimmage YPG since coming into the league in 2018 ranks fifth highest over that span.
2024 projection: 1,047 dashing yards, 9 TDs (361 yards/2 TDs receiving)
S | Ravens
Age: 23
2023 rank: NR
Hamilton has turn out to be one of many NFL’s finest and most versatile gamers. Final season, Baltimore moved him round, lining him up as a deep security, slot cornerback, inside linebacker and even defensive sort out. The outcomes have been historic: Hamilton grew to become the primary Ravens defensive again to report double digits in passes defensed (13) and tackles for loss (10) in a season. He has the potential to turn out to be Baltimore’s first NFL Defensive Participant of the Yr since Terrell Suggs 13 years in the past. — Jamison Hensley
Signature stat: Hamilton had a career-high three sacks in Week 3, making him one among seven defensive backs since 2000 with three sacks in a sport.
2024 projection: 95 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 INTs
S | Buccaneers
Age: 26
2023 rank: NR
After shifting from nickelback to security final season, Winfield posted a profession yr — a league-leading 6 compelled fumbles, 4 fumble recoveries, 6 sacks, 3 interceptions and 6 tackles for a loss — and was rewarded with the most important contract in NFL historical past for a defensive again. However now he is reunited with Jordan Whitehead, which ought to produce even higher outcomes; it offers the Bucs much more flexibility of their coverages as coach Todd Bowles calls their roles “interchangeable.” — Jenna Laine
Signature stat: Winfield was named first-team All-Professional in 2023, turning into the primary Buccaneers security to earn that honor since John Lynch in 1999 and 2000.
2024 projection: 108 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 INTs
CB | Dolphins
Age: 29
2023 rank: NR
Ramsey’s debut with Miami was delayed by a coaching camp knee harm, however he instantly made his presence identified with an interception in his first sport again. He adopted it up with two extra, two weeks later, reminding the league that he’s nonetheless one among its elite cornerbacks. Ramsey was named to his seventh consecutive Professional Bowl regardless of solely enjoying 10 video games and can be a flexible piece in DC Anthony Weaver’s defensive secondary in 2024. — Marcel Louis-Jacques
Signature stat: After struggling a torn meniscus earlier than the season, Ramsey did not make his 2023 season debut in Week 8 — over the ultimate 11 weeks of the 2023 season. Throughout that point, the Dolphins allowed the second-lowest complete QBR within the NFL.
2024 projection: 59 tackles, 2 INTs
DT | Titans
Age: 27
2023 rank: 58
Simmons confronted a double-team on 60.7% of his cross rushes final season. Rookie T’Vondre Sweat ought to assist scale back that quantity; at 6-foot-4, 360 kilos, Sweat’s imposing presence will enhance one-on-one matchups for Simmons. Accidents have saved Simmons from having a double-digit sack yr. Simmons set a objective to not weigh over 310 kilos for any video games this season. If he can play a full season, Simmons ought to put up profession numbers. — Turron Davenport
Signature stat: Simmons has a 39.6% run cease win price since coming into the league in 2019, the fourth highest amongst defensive linemen with at the least 1,000 snaps over that span.
2024 projection: 62 tackles, 6 sacks
EDGE | Jaguars
Age: 27
2023 rank: NR
Hines-Allen is shifting again to defensive finish in 2024 beneath new coordinator Ryan Nielsen after being an out of doors linebacker for the previous two seasons. He made important adjustments to his offseason coaching program final yr and that resulted in a franchise-record 17.5 sacks. He used the identical strategy this offseason and the workers hopes the addition of inside lineman Arik Armstead and the continued growth of Travon Walker on the opposite aspect will give Hines-Allen much more alternatives to have an effect on the passer. — Michael DiRocco
Signature stat: Hines-Allen’s 17.5 sacks in 2023 have been tied for the second most within the NFL (T.J. Watt, 19; Trey Hendrickson, 17.5).
2024 projection: 66 tackles, 11 sacks
WR | Bears
Age: 27
2023 rank: 99
Coming off a season by which he set profession highs in receptions (96), receiving yards (1,364) and receiving touchdowns (8), Moore appears to as soon as once more be the Bears’ top-producing receiver, albeit in a crowded offense with fellow wideouts Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze. Moore has hit 1,100 receiving yards in 4 of his six seasons and has been extremely environment friendly in his profession. He ranks sixth in yards gained per offensive contact (13.8) amongst all NFL gamers in his first six seasons. — Courtney Cronin
Signature stat: Moore had the fourth-most receiving yards in a season in franchise historical past, behind solely Brandon Marshall (1,508) in 2012, Alshon Jeffery (1,421) in 2013 and Marcus Robinson (1,400) in 1999.
2024 projection: 77 receptions, 1,048 yards, 7 TDs
QB | Jets
Age: 40
2023 rank: 29
Rodgers begins his twentieth season needing solely 945 passing yards to turn out to be the ninth participant in historical past to achieve the 60,000 plateau. Practically a yr faraway from Achilles surgical procedure, the four-time MVP confirmed no in poor health results from the harm in coaching camp. Nevertheless, he hasn’t performed a full sport in 20 months, so there figures to be an acclimation interval. As soon as once more, he is shouldering the hopes of the franchise and a determined fan base. He might need extra stress on him than any participant within the NFL. — Wealthy Cimini
Signature stat: Rodgers leads all energetic gamers in passing touchdowns (475), passing yards (59,055) and 4,000-yard passing seasons (10).
2024 projection: 3,841 yards, 27 TDs, 9 INTs (109 yards/2 TDs dashing)
OT | Texans
Age: 30
2023 rank: 49
Tunsil has a case for being the most effective left sort out within the NFL. If he stays wholesome and the Texans’ offense is rolling with the targets C.J. Stroud has in Yr 2, he’ll argue for the title. The offense cannot attain its ceiling with out Tunsil, as he solidifies the safety for Stroud to distribute to the playmakers. So when the offense is clicking, it is as a result of Tunsil is main the cross safety. — DJ Bien-Aime
Signature stat: Tunsil’s 91.8% cross block win price over the previous two seasons ranks ninth amongst all gamers lined up at offensive sort out (min. 1,000 snaps).
EDGE | Texans
Age: 29
2023 rank: 81
In DeMeco Ryans’ defensive scheme, the ends rush up the sector and do not have catch and browse blocks, which advantages Hunter. He has stated he beloved the variation to the scheme as he is “simply enjoying quick” and would not “have to consider something.” In 2024, he may produce numbers near his 2023 season that led to 16.5 sacks due to the brand new scheme. — DJ Bien-Aime
Signature stat: Hunter ranks fifth within the NFL since 2018 with 62 sacks. His 4 seasons of 10-plus sacks in that span trails solely Myles Garrett (six) and T.J. Watt (5).
2024 projection: 66 tackles, 9 sacks
LB | Ravens
Age: 27
2023 rank: 55
It is known as the “Roquan Smith impact.” Since buying and selling for Smith halfway by the 2022 season, the Ravens have allowed the fewest factors per sport within the NFL (15.8). Smith is the most effective center linebacker and chief Baltimore has had since Ray Lewis retired in 2012. The most important change for the Ravens’ protection this yr is the promotion of Zach Orr, a first-year coordinator who can be calling performs for the primary time. — Jamison Hensley
Signature stat: Smith has had 693 tackles by his first 5 profession seasons solely Lewis (716) has extra by their first 5 seasons previously 30 years.
2024 projection: 157 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 INT
CB | Titans
Age: 27
2023 rank: NR
Sneed’s tenacious strategy to protection is an ideal match for defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson’s aggressive scheme. Sneed’s 35 pressures for the reason that begin of 2020 are essentially the most amongst major cornerbacks over that span. Wilson made it clear in June that he needs his defensive backs to get energetic on the line of scrimmage. “From Day 1, we press every thing,” Wilson stated. “Interval!” Sneed was the highest cornerback for a Chiefs group that utilized press protection 83% of the time final season. He’ll get each alternative to be bodily with receivers in his new protection. — Turron Davenport
Signature stat: Sneed excelled in protection in 2023 and did not permit a landing cross within the common season as the closest defender. His 90 targets as the closest defender have been essentially the most by a DB with out permitting a TD, per NFL Subsequent Gen Stats.
2024 projection: 80 tackles, 2 INTs, 1 sack
EDGE | Giants
Age: 26
2023 rank: 54
Burns has had at the least eight sacks in every of the previous 4 seasons and his cross rush win price of 20.4% is the 14th finest amongst all gamers throughout that span. The Giants confirmed what they considered Burns’ sport in Carolina once they traded for him this offseason after which handed him a $141 million deal. To this point, Burns has impressed. Cornerback Nick McCloud stated he was in “awe” of the explosion Burns possesses at his dimension (250 kilos). The Giants even assume Burns can take his sport to the following stage enjoying with Dexter Lawrence II within the center and Kayvon Thibodeaux on the opposite aspect. — Jordan Raanan
Signature stat: Burns’ 46.0 sacks are the second most by a Panthers participant in franchise historical past by the primary 5 seasons of their profession, trailing solely Julius Peppers (53.5, 2002-06).
2024 projection: 60 tackles, 9 sacks
WR | Jets
Age: 24
2023 rank: 43
Wilson is making an attempt to turn out to be the primary Jets participant since George Sauer (1968) to report three straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons. That Wilson did it twice with out steady quarterback play is a minor miracle. With a wholesome Aaron Rodgers and a greater supporting forged, Wilson is positioned to have a profession yr. His goal is to be extra bodily on the line of scrimmage, permitting him to beat press-man protection. — Wealthy Cimini
Signature stat: Wilson had 29.7% of the crew’s targets final season, the fifth-highest share within the NFL, trailing solely (Davante Adams, Tyreek Hill, A.J. Brown and CeeDee Lamb).
2024 projection: 80 receptions, 1,137 yards, 9 TDs
G | Cowboys
Age: 33
2023 rank: 31
At the same time as he enters his eleventh season, teammates nonetheless marvel on the conditioning, flexibility and energy which have made Martin a future Corridor of Famer. He has earned seven first-team All-Professional picks, tied for essentially the most in Cowboys historical past. After lacking three weeks final yr with a holdout, Martin stated it took him time to really feel snug. This summer time, he has not missed a day of labor and continues to appear like probably the greatest — if not the finest — guards within the NFL. If the Cowboys must get a primary down in a should scenario, as a rule they’ll look to Martin’s aspect. — Todd Archer
Signature stat: Martin has the fifth-best cross rush win price amongst guards for the reason that metric started in 2017, sustaining his blocks for two.5 seconds 94.5% of the time (ESPN Analytics/NFL Subsequent Gen Stats).
WR | 49ers
Age: 26
2023 rank: NR
Aiyuk won’t be as well-known as a few of his offensive teammates, however he has been the crew’s most efficient cross catcher for every of the previous two years. A exact route runner and ferocious blocker, Aiyuk is likely one of the most opportunistic receivers within the league, averaging a whopping 17.9 yards per reception in 2023, the second highest within the NFL. Aiyuk has developed a robust rapport with quarterback Brock Purdy, and if that duo stays collectively, one other huge yr for Aiyuk awaits. (Aiyuk has been holding on this offseason as a result of contract-related points.) — Nick Wagoner
Signature stat: In 2023, Aiyuk grew to become the primary 49ers large receiver to have back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons since Anquan Boldin in 2013-14.
2024 projection: 75 receptions, 1,067 yards, 7 TDs
QB | Eagles
Age: 26
2023 rank: 3
He and the offense took a step again final season, partly due to a disconnect in visions between coach Nick Sirianni, Hurts and offensive coordinator Brian Johnson — who was changed by Kellen Moore this offseason. Hurts has taken to Moore’s scheme. He has been extremely environment friendly and has thrown just one interception this summer time. Given his talents and the sturdy supporting forged round him, Hurts may return to his 2022 type, the place he went 14-1 because the starter and completed second in MVP voting. — Tim McManus
Signature stat: Hurts had 15 dashing TDs final season, tied with Josh Allen (additionally final season) for many by a quarterback in a single season in NFL historical past. Hurts’ 28 dashing touchdowns over the previous two seasons lead all gamers.
2024 projection: 3,629 yards, 21 TDs, 11 INTs (537 yards/10 TDs dashing)
EDGE | Texans
Age: 22
2023 rank: NR
Going into Yr 2 in coach DeMeco Ryans’ scheme, Anderson is supplied to play even sooner and assume much less. He additionally stated he “bulked as much as 263 [pounds]” to play stronger on the sting and never “get tossed round.” He has an All-Professional rusher in Danielle Hunter on the other aspect this season, which ought to make it tougher for groups to double Anderson, giving him extra one-on-one alternatives. — DJ Bien-Aime
Signature stat: Anderson’s 0.76-second common get-off price in 2023 was the most effective amongst rookies and ranked tied for sixth amongst all gamers, in keeping with NFL Subsequent Gen Stats (min. 200 cross rush snaps).
2024 projection: 47 tackles, 8 sacks
QB | 49ers
Age: 24
2023 rank: NR
Purdy led the NFL in a number of main classes in 2023, together with QBR (72.8), yards per try (9.6) and touchdowns per try (7.0%) whereas setting a franchise report for passing yards in a season (4,280). He did all of that whereas coming off a devastating elbow harm that had him nonetheless rehabbing deep into the season. Purdy had a full, wholesome offseason for the primary time in his younger profession, and he has a deeper understanding of the offense mixed with a unit that would return all 10 starters round him. One other huge yr would place Purdy to money in with a large extension subsequent offseason when he is eligible for the primary time. — Nick Wagoner
Signature stat: Purdy is the primary quarterback in NFL historical past to win his first six profession regular-season begins and throw at the least two passing touchdowns in every.
2024 projection: 3,909 yards, 24 TDs, 11 INTs (173 yards/2 TDs dashing)
WR | Rams
Age: 23
2023 rank: NR
After setting the rookie information for receptions and receiving yards, Nacua spent the offseason understanding with and studying from Cooper Kupp. “I am unable to do away with him,” Kupp joked. Coach Sean McVay stated Nacua got here to camp in form, trying “bodily sturdy.” Now with an improved physique composition and one other offseason working with the offense, Nacua has “set himself up to have the ability to go do one thing fairly particular this yr,” Kupp stated. — Sarah Barshop
Signature stat: Nacua was the one participant within the NFL final season with at the least 300 receiving yards on each vertical routes and crossing routes.
2024 projection: 89 receptions, 1,238 yards, 6 TDs
QB | Chargers
Age: 26
2023 rank: 11
For the primary time in his profession, Herbert ought to have a dominant dashing assault. The Chargers have ranked within the backside half of the league for his first 4 seasons, making this offense predictable and overly reliant on passing. Since coming into the league in 2020, Herbert has averaged 277.8 passing YPG (solely Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes have averaged extra over that span). The Chargers drafted Joe Alt with the fifth decide and added RBs J.Okay. Dobbins and Gus Edwards to determine a feared dashing offense and make life simpler for Herbert. — Kris Rhim
Signature stat: Herbert had a 17-1 touchdown-to-interception ratio final season when not pressured, the most effective within the NFL.
2024 projection: 3,559 yards, 23 TDs, 10 INTs (257 yards/2 TDs dashing)
QB | Cowboys
Age: 31
2023 rank: 38
Perhaps you’ve got heard he’s coming into the ultimate yr of his contract? After ending second within the MVP voting final yr, Prescott has seemed much more snug with the adjustments coach Mike McCarthy has introduced because the playcaller in Yr 2. Prescott led the NFL in landing passes (36) in 2023, however extra importantly, he in the reduction of his interceptions from a league-high 15 (in 12 video games) in 2022 to 9. With CeeDee Lamb, Brandin Cooks, Jake Ferguson and Ezekiel Elliott, Prescott may have choices at each stage within the passing sport. — Todd Archer
Signature stat: Prescott led the NFL in QBR (91.2) and was tied for the lead in TD passes (24) in opposition to man protection final season, per ESPN Analytics and NFL Subsequent Gen Stats.
2024 projection: 4,078 yards, 27 TDs, 12 INTs (227 yards/2 TDs dashing)
EDGE | Raiders
Age: 27
2023 rank: 35
Crosby’s ascent has been breathtaking since he was chosen by the Raiders with the 106th total decide of the 2019 draft — the tenth defensive finish taken. The face of the franchise in Sin Metropolis is coming off a career-high 14.5 sacks regardless of enjoying with an injured left knee since Week 2. Now a totally wholesome Crosby figures to take one other step, particularly with assist in the inside courtesy of free agent DT Christian Wilkins’ arrival. — Paul Gutierrez
Signature stat: Since 2021, Crosby has been the primary stress off the snap 213 occasions and has averaged 4.17 pressures per sport, essentially the most within the NFL.
2024 projection: 82 tackles, 11 sacks
WR | Lions
Age: 24
2023 rank: 61
St. Brown has a supreme work ethic that has helped drive him to cement himself as one of many prime receivers within the league. The 2021 fourth-round decide was a first-team All-Professional in 2023 after hitting profession bests with 119 catches, 1,515 yards and 10 landing receptions. St. Brown is grateful for his four-year, $120 million offseason extension and stated he plans to “go tougher” to assist the Lions attempt to win their first Tremendous Bowl. — Eric Woodyard
Signature stat: Since coming into the league in 2021, he has 5 drops on 430 targets; his 1.2 drop proportion is the bottom within the NFL (amongst 70 gamers with at the least 200 targets).
2024 projection: 110 receptions, 1,265 yards, 7 TDs
OT | Lions
Age: 23
2023 rank: 72
Viewing Sewell as a foundational participant on a gifted Lions roster, the group agreed to a report deal this offseason to make him the NFL’s highest-paid offensive sort out. In 2023, Sewell earned first-team All-Professional honors whereas getting a Professional Bowl nod for the second straight season. He has began each sport he has appeared in with the Lions since coming into the league in 2021 and can be a key a part of the squad for years to come back. — Eric Woodyard
Signature stat: Sewell completed the 2023 season ranked sixth amongst offensive tackles in ESPN’s cross block win price, sustaining his blocks for two.5 seconds 92.5% of the time.
TE | Chiefs
Age: 34
2023 rank: 12
Kelce turns 35 in October and acknowledged throughout coaching camp that it is tougher for him to arrange for a season than it was earlier in his profession. But when he has hit the profession wall that inevitably will get all gamers, it wasn’t evident final season. He was at his finest within the postseason with 32 catches and three touchdowns in 4 playoff video games. — Adam Teicher
Signature stat: Kelce has had seven seasons with at the least 1,000 receiving yards, three greater than some other tight finish in NFL historical past. He has additionally been one of the vital prolific cross catchers in postseason historical past, recording an NFL report 165 receptions within the playoffs.
2024 projection: 83 receptions, 838 yards, 7 TDs
TE | 49ers
Age: 30
2023 rank: 30
Even in a loaded San Francisco offense, Kittle has remained one of the vital dependable pass-catching tight ends within the league and a drive as a blocker. He led all tight ends in receiving yards (1,020) in 2023 and has turn out to be one among quarterback Brock Purdy’s favourite finish zone targets. Since Purdy grew to become the starter in Week 13 of 2022, Kittle’s 13 receiving touchdowns are essentially the most amongst tight ends and rank fourth within the NFL. Following offseason core muscle surgical procedure, Kittle is as wholesome as he has been in years, which implies one other huge season could possibly be within the offing. — Nick Wagoner
Signature stat: Kittle has had 17 100-yard receiving video games, tied for the third most in 49ers historical past, after Corridor of Famers Jerry Rice (66) and Terrell Owens (25).
2024 projection: 63 receptions, 845 yards, 5 TDs
WR | Eagles
Age: 27
2023 rank: 19
Brown is the one participant in Eagles historical past to provide a number of 1,400-plus-yard receiving seasons, and there is motive to consider he can do it once more. The Jalen Hurts-Brown connection has been sturdy this summer time. Of notice is that new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore seems to have applied extra slants and different over-the-middle throws that ought to play to Brown’s strengths and permit him to proceed to provide after the catch. — Tim McManus
Signature stat: Brown has 20 catches on passes thrown at the least 25 yards.
2024 projection: 93 receptions, 1,307 yards, 8 TDs
CB | Broncos
Age: 24
2023 rank: 34
Broad receiver Josh Reynolds simply arrived in Denver this offseason as a free agent, nevertheless it did not take him lengthy to determine who the Broncos’ finest participant is. “PS2 is the man, I imply he is the man,” Reynolds stated. Surtain won’t have the numbers another corners do as a result of opponents do not check him typically, however defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is on a mission to benefit from Surtain’s items. “It is our job to verify folks cannot merely avoid him, that we funnel the motion to him at occasions if we are able to,” Joseph stated. The Broncos count on to have an improved cross rush and hope their offseason additions can bolster their run protection. If that performs out, Denver’s opponents could be compelled into extra third-and-long conditions the place they need to check Surtain. — Jeff Legwold
Signature stat: Surtain has racked up 31 passes defended since coming into the league in 2021, fifth most of any participant over that span.
2024 projection: 69 tackles, 2 INTs
EDGE | Lions
Age: 24
2023 rank: 67
Coming off his first Professional Bowl season, the second total decide of the 2022 NFL draft has huge expectations as he enters Yr 3. Hutchinson grew to become the primary participant in NFL historical past to register at the least 15 sacks and 4 interceptions by his first two seasons and the star edge rusher could possibly be within the combine for Defensive Participant of the Yr if he may help take Detroit’s protection to the following stage. He has put in a ton of labor within the offseason to turn out to be a extra constant menace. — Eric Woodyard
Signature stat: Hutchinson had 64 pressures in 2023, which ranked third within the NFL.
2024 projection: 56 tackles, 10 sacks
LB | 49ers
Age: 27
2023 rank: 23
The splash performs returned for Warner, as he jumped from a mixed two compelled fumbles and interceptions in 2022 to eight in 2023. Warner’s playmaking earned him his third first-team All-Professional nod. There aren’t many offensive wrinkles Warner, coming into his seventh NFL season, hasn’t seen, which helps clarify why he got here up with the ball so many occasions final yr. With one other yr beneath his belt, there’s motive to consider that can solely proceed. — Nick Wagoner
Signature stat: Warner’s 765 profession tackles rank fourth within the NFL since he entered the league in 2018, and he’s one among two gamers (Bobby Wagner) to report 110-plus tackles in each season since.
2024 projection: 144 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 INTs
CB | Jets
Age: 23
2023 rank: 14
Gardner is coming off a yr by which he grew to become the primary cornerback for the reason that NFL-AFL merger in 1966 to be named first-team All-Professional in every of his first two seasons. Extremely-confident, he has expressed a need to journey with the opponent’s No. 1 large receiver. The Jets sometimes do not do this with their corners, however the coaches say they’re contemplating it. Gardner, who had no interceptions final season and solely two as a rookie, is engaged on his ball expertise with the hope of turning into extra of a ballhawk. — Wealthy Cimini
Signature stat: Gardner is one among three defensive gamers for the reason that 1970 merger to earn first-team All-Professional in every of their first two NFL seasons, alongside Micah Parsons (2021-22) and Corridor of Famer Lawrence Taylor (1981-82).
2024 projection: 62 tackles, 2 INTs
EDGE | 49ers
Age: 26
2023 rank: 9
By his personal account, Bosa didn’t discover his groove till late within the 2023 marketing campaign coming off an prolonged contract-related holdout that did not finish till the beginning of the 2023 common season. However Bosa is signed, wholesome and at camp on time this yr, which implies he ought to hit the bottom working. Having a confirmed rusher in Leonard Floyd reverse him ought to scale back Bosa’s 26.2% double-team price (fourth highest amongst edge rushers in 2023) and create extra one-on-one alternatives to get after the quarterback. — Nick Wagoner
Signature stat: Although Bosa’s sack complete dropped from 18.5 in 2022 to 10.5 final season, he completed fifth in pressures (56) and has been an elite cross rusher since getting back from his ACL harm in 2021.
2024 projection: 56 tackles, 10 sacks
QB | Texans
Age: 22
2023 rank: NR
With the added playmakers for Stroud, there isn’t any motive to assume he cannot throw for shut to five,000 yards. Final yr, he led the league in passing yards per sport (274) amongst eligible quarterbacks, and now he has All-Professional large receiver Stefon Diggs and working again Joe Mixon to assist elevate his sport. In camp, there have been some days of battle, however when he has been on, he has ripped the protection aside. — DJ Bien-Aime
Signature stat: Stroud’s 4.6 touchdown-to-interception ratio marked the primary time a rookie has ever led the NFL in that stat amongst quarterbacks to cross for at the least 15 TDs in a given season.
2024 projection: 4,055 passing yards, 27 TDs, 11 INTs (181 yards, 3 TDs dashing)
OT | 49ers
Age: 36
2023 rank: 18
At 36, Williams is nearer to the tip than the start, however he is exhibiting no indicators of slowing down. Williams did miss two video games with harm in 2023 and has but to play a full season since he arrived in San Francisco in 2020. He stays dominant however may proceed to cement his Corridor of Fame standing with a full season by which he as soon as once more ranks close to the highest of the league in cross block win price. — Nick Wagoner
Signature stat: Williams’ 95.8% cross block win price final season was the most effective amongst offensive tackles (ESPN Analytics/NFL Subsequent Gen Stats).
QB | Bengals
Age: 27
2023 rank: 4
The most important X issue can be Burrow’s proper wrist and the way it performs after ligament restore final November. However assuming he is wholesome, this ought to be a bounce-back yr after an injury-ridden 2023. Burrow believes this can be a deeper large receiver group, and the run sport ought to be a lot improved with the addition of Zack Moss. The Bengals wish to manufacture extra explosive performs, which was a serious concern even when Burrow was wholesome final season. — Ben Child
Signature stat: Since coming into the NFL in 2020, Burrow has thrown 22 landing passes on deep fades or go routes, which leads the NFL in that point (ESPN Analytics/NFL Subsequent Gen Stats).
2024 projection: 4,123 passing yards, 27 TDs, 11 INTs (173 yards/3 TDs dashing)
DT | Chiefs
Age: 30
2023 rank: 27
Jones set a objective for himself to win Defensive Participant of the Yr. Whether or not he wins the award or not, the Chiefs would fortunately settle for one other season from Jones like he delivered in 2023. Jones was tied with Aaron Donald for the league’s finest cross rush win price for an inside rusher at 20.3, and in keeping with ESPN Analytics and NFL Subsequent Gen Stats, Jones created an NFL-leading 19.5 sacks on his cross rushes final season. — Adam Teicher
Signature stat: Jones, who can line up interchangeably inside or exterior on the line of defense, has 39 sacks as a defensive sort out over the previous 5 seasons. That is essentially the most of any participant over that span.
2024 projection: 40 tackles, 8 sacks
WR | Cowboys
Age: 25
2023 rank: 33
Lamb is coming off a yr by which he led the NFL with 135 receptions, however how will a coaching camp holdout affect him, at the least in the beginning of the season? Lamb’s energy is working all three receiver spots, making it troublesome for defenses to get a learn on the place he can be — he may even line up within the backfield. Lamb has definitely proved worthy of the No. 88 worn by Drew Pearson, Michael Irvin and Dez Bryant. — Todd Archer
Signature stat: Lamb’s 395 receptions are the third most by a participant in his first 4 seasons in NFL historical past.
2024 projection: 113 receptions, 1,408 yards, 9 TDs
EDGE | Steelers
Age: 29
2023 rank: 15
After he completed within the prime two in voting for Defensive Participant of the Yr in three of the previous 4 seasons, it is exhausting to overstate Watt’s dominance. The sport-wrecking exterior linebacker led the league with 19 sacks final season. And regardless of lacking practically half of the 2022 season, Watt nonetheless leads the NFL with 47 sacks over the previous three years. He is exhibiting little signal of slowing down as he enters his eighth NFL season, and Alex Highsmith’s continued growth reverse of him solely helps Watt’s effectiveness. — Brooke Pryor
Signature stat: Since coming into the NFL in 2017, Watt has 20 strip-sacks, which is essentially the most within the NFL.
2024 projection: 64 tackles, 13 sacks
RB | 49ers
Age: 28
2023 rank: 10
In his first full season in San Francisco, McCaffrey gained Offensive Participant of the Yr, which would appear to point it will likely be powerful for him to be even higher in 2024. However McCaffrey undoubtedly thinks in any other case. Though he led the NFL in touches (339) and scrimmage yards (2,023), McCaffrey handled accidents that prevented these numbers from being even greater. He stated he tries to “put my physique, thoughts and soul in the most effective place to play each snap,” and although the Niners want to protect him, they’re undoubtedly significantly better with their do-it-all again within the sport. — Nick Wagoner
Signature stat: Final yr marked McCaffrey’s fourth profession season with at the least 1,000 dashing yards and 500 receiving yards, tied with Tiki Barber and Thurman Thomas for the second-most such seasons in NFL historical past, trailing solely Marshall Faulk’s 5.
2024 projection: 1,218 dashing yards, 12 TDs (526 yards, 4 TDs receiving)
WR | Dolphins
Age: 30
2023 rank: 16
He was the NFL’s main receiver from final season, and no participant has extra receiving yards than Hill since he joined the Dolphins in 2022. In that span, he has 9 performs of fifty or extra yards — which is greater than 24 groups have recorded. Hill was rewarded with a restructured contract this offseason, and he figures to as soon as once more be an integral a part of the Dolphins’ offense. — Marcel Louis-Jacques
Signature stat: Hill tied an NFL report with 5 video games with at the least 150 receiving yards final season, becoming a member of Antonio Brown (2017), Tim Brown (1997), Jerry Rice (1995) and Roy Inexperienced (1984).
2024 projection: 106 receptions, 1,433 yards, 8 TDs
EDGE | Cowboys
Age: 25
2023 rank: 6
Parsons has completed within the prime three in Defensive Participant of the Yr voting in his first three years and appears to have an expanded position within the protection beneath new coordinator Mike Zimmer. Parsons lined up predominantly as an edge participant in 2022-23, however he has been moved to totally different spots beneath Zimmer to benefit from matchups. Parsons dropped about 10 kilos to assist his velocity and quickness, nevertheless it doesn’t seem to have impacted his energy. — Todd Archer
Signature stat: He’s one among two gamers since particular person sacks have been first tracked in 1982 to report at the least 12 in every of their first three seasons, alongside Corridor of Famer Reggie White (1985-87).
2024 projection: 15 sacks, 67 tackles, 1 compelled fumble
WR | Bengals
Age: 24
2023 rank: 5
The Cincinnati teaching workers believes this could possibly be an excellent greater yr for Chase. As he enters his fourth season, he not solely has a full command of the offense, however he ought to be a extra versatile a part of it. With large receiver Tyler Boyd gone, Chase may have the liberty for use as each an inside and outside receiver, which is one thing he needs to take his sport to an All-Professional stage. — Ben Child
Signature stat: Chase is one among 4 gamers in NFL historical past to have at the least 80 receptions and 1,000 receiving yards in every of his first three seasons (Justin Jefferson, Michael Thomas and Odell Beckham Jr.).
2024 projection: 106 receptions, 1,343 yards, 8 TDs
QB | Payments
Age: 28
2023 rank: 7
As soon as once more an MVP finalist in 2023, Allen has persistently proved over the previous few seasons why he is likely one of the league’s finest quarterbacks — setting information on the bottom and thru the air and main the Payments to 4 straight division titles. “Gunslinger,” new Payments veteran receiver Mack Hollins stated of Allen. “He is the person. He can sling it. … Clearly, he is a enjoyable, playful man. However he takes the sport very significantly, and I respect that about him.” Allen has new exams on his plate this season: working with just one large receiver on the roster who has caught a cross from him in a sport (Khalil Shakir), and turning into a extra vocal chief. — Alaina Getzenberg
Signature stat: Allen has three seasons with at the least 50 mixed passing/dashing touchdowns together with playoffs, tied with Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady for essentially the most such seasons in NFL historical past.
2024 projection: 3,712 passing yards, 23 TDs, 12 INTs (496 yards, 9 dashing TDs)
EDGE | Browns
Age: 28
2023 rank: 13
Garrett lastly broke by in 2023, successful his first Defensive Participant of the Yr award. Whereas teammates marvel at his bodily talents, Garrett centered on the psychological aspect this offseason, finding out movie of how prime rushers beat double-teams to regulate to the additional consideration he’ll see in 2024. His 16.8% stress price when double-teamed final season ranked fourth amongst edge rushers. — Daniel Oyefusi
Signature stat: Garrett is the one participant to rack up double-digit sacks in every of the previous six seasons.
2024 projection: 52 tackles, 12 sacks
WR | Vikings
Age: 25
2023 rank: 2
Recent off a $140 million contract extension that made him the highest-paid non-quarterback within the NFL, Jefferson has reached a little bit of a profession crossroads. He has hit his prime simply because the Vikings have moved on from quarterback Kirk Cousins, the passer who threw 354 of his 392 profession receptions. Jefferson may nicely be the most effective receiver of this technology however continued statistical dominance — and affect on the sport — would require a fast and productive transition to Sam Darnold, who will play rather than the injured J.J. McCarthy. — Kevin Seifert
Signature stat: Jefferson has averaged 98.3 receiving yards per sport in 4 seasons, the best mark in NFL historical past amongst gamers with at the least 50 profession video games.
2024 projection: 106 receptions, 1,355 yards, 7 TDs
QB | Ravens
Age: 27
2023 rank: 20
Jackson has been the most effective dual-threat quarterback in NFL historical past, main the Ravens to a median of 28.3 PPG and 383.5 YPG by six seasons. Jackson dropped 15 kilos from final yr to really feel faster, whereas selecting up his strongest supporting forged but. He has his first All-Professional working again in Derrick Henry, a wholesome Mark Andrews at tight finish and a fast-rising large receiver in Zay Flowers. — Jamison Hensley
Signature stat: Jackson was the one quarterback in 2023 to rank prime 5 in QBR (64.7, fourth), yards per try (8.0, fourth) and TD-INT ratio (3.4, fourth) in 2023, and his 5.5 yards per rush led all qualifying gamers within the NFL.
2024 projection: 3,389 passing yards, 22 TDs, 11 INTs (736 yards, 6 TDs)
QB | Chiefs
Age: 28
2023 rank: 1
Mahomes is ranked No. 1 for the fifth straight yr and seemed energized sufficient at coaching camp to doubtlessly attain a sixth straight in 2025. He described final season as no enjoyable due to the struggles within the passing sport, regardless of the Chiefs successful a second consecutive Tremendous Bowl. Beginning the upcoming season heading in the right direction, he repeatedly pushed the ball down the sector throughout camp to speedy rookie Xavier Worthy. His intent and resolve to alter errors from final season appear clear. — Adam Teicher
Signature stat: Mahomes has essentially the most passing yards (33,559), passing touchdowns (260), playoff wins by a beginning QB (15) and Tremendous Bowl MVPs (three) by a participant’s first seven seasons in NFL historical past.
2024 projection: 4,033 passing yards, 33 TDs, 11 INTs (337 yards, 1 TD dashing)
