2024 NFL Season Predictions: Playoff Results, Super Bowl Champion, Awards

The 2024 NFL season is finally upon us, and Newsweek Sports‘ predictions continue with a look ahead to the postseason and end-of-season awards.

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After predicting team records, division winners, and playoff teams for the 2024 season, it’s time to take it one step further and predict how the remainder of the year will play out.

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NFC Playoff Predictions

The San Francisco 49ers cruise to a division title, first-round bye, and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Dallas Cowboys just beat out the Philadelphia Eagles for the NFC East, while the Detroit Lions eke out an NFC North title over the Green Bay Packers. The Los Angeles Rams sneak into the final playoff spot, while the Atlanta Falcons get the easy NFC South crown.

The Arizona Cardinals (9-8) and Chicago Bears (9-8) just miss a postseason appearance.

1. San Francisco 49ers (12-5)

2. Dallas Cowboys (12-5)

3. Detroit Lions (11-6)

4. Atlanta Falcons (10-7)

5. Philadelphia Eagles (11-6)

6. Green Bay Packers (11-6)

7. Los Angeles Rams (9-8)

AFC Playoff Predictions

The Kansas City Chiefs get the top spot yet again, but the Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, and Miami Dolphins are right behind them atop their divisions. The Wild Card race is tight, with three 10-7 teams making the cut and jostling for positioning.

The Cleveland Browns (9-8) and Los Angeles Chargers (9-8) fell just short of a postseason appearance.

1. Kansas City Chiefs (12-5)

2. Baltimore Ravens (11-6)

3. Houston Texans (11-6)

4. Miami Dolphins (11-6)

5. Cincinnati Bengals (10-7)

6. New York Jets (10-7)

7. Buffalo Bills (10-7)

Wild Card Round

NFC

Dallas Cowboys (28) vs. Los Angeles Rams (24).

Detroit Lions (31) vs. Green Bay Packers (27).

Atlanta Falcons (24) vs. Philadelphia Eagles (23).

AFC

Baltimore Ravens (27) vs. Buffalo Bills (17).

Houston Texans (27) vs. New York Jets (21).

Miami Dolphins (31) vs. Cincinnati Bengals (30).

Divisional Round

NFC

San Francisco 49ers (30) vs. Atlanta Falcons (20).

Dallas Cowboys (27) vs. Detroit Lions (24).

AFC

Kansas City Chiefs (27) vs. Miami Dolphins (20).

Baltimore Ravens (30) vs. Houston Texans (28).

Conference Championship

NFC

San Francisco 49ers (31) vs. Dallas Cowboys (24).

AFC

Kansas City Chiefs (27) vs. Baltimore Ravens (24).

Super Bowl LIX Prediction

San Francisco 49ers (24) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (21).

2024 NFL Award Predictions

Most Valuable Player

Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs

Offensive Player of the Year

CeeDee Lamb, WR, Dallas Cowboys

Defensive Player of the Year

Micah Parsons, OLB, Dallas Cowboys

Coach of the Year

Raheem Morris, Atlanta Falcons

Offensive Rookie of the Year

Caleb Williams, QB, Chicago Bears

Defensive Rookie of the Year

Terrion Arnold, CB, Detroit Lions

Comeback Player of the Year

Kirk Cousins, QB, Atlanta Falcons

Super Bowl MVP

Brock Purdy, QB, San Francisco 49ers