NFL.com | Official Site of the National Football League

State of the Kansas City Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes & Co. to author unprecedented Super Bowl three-peat?

Is Kansas City poised to win a third straight Super Bowl? What are the key factors in the Chiefs' pursuit of this unprecedented feat? Adam Rank explores the state of the franchise heading into the 2024 NFL season.

news

State of the Denver Broncos: Sean Payton-Bo Nix pairing poised to alleviate long Super Bowl hangover?

Denver hasn't made the playoffs since hoisting the Lombardi Trophy in February of 2016. Will the pairing of Sean Payton and Bo Nix alleviate the Broncos' long Super Bowl hangover? Adam Rank explores the state of the franchise heading into the 2024 NFL season.

news

State of the Los Angeles Chargers: Jim Harbaugh era begins with optimism

Will the Chargers enjoy a quick turnaround under new head coach Jim Harbaugh? Adam Rank explores the state of the franchise heading into the 2024 NFL season.

news

State of the Las Vegas Raiders: Can Antonio Pierce deliver playoff berth in first full season as head man?

Over the past 21 years, the Raiders have only made the playoffs twice. Can Antonio Pierce flip the script in his first full season as head coach? Adam Rank explores the state of the franchise heading into the 2024 NFL campaign.

State of the Buffalo Bills: Heat is on Sean McDermott, Josh Allen to win team's first Lombardi Trophy

Buffalo has seen plenty of change this offseason, but the pressure to win's as high as ever. Can Sean McDermott and Josh Allen finally lead the Bills to the NFL mountaintop? Adam Rank explores the state of the franchise heading into the 2024 NFL season.

State of the Miami Dolphins: Time for Mike McDaniel, Tua Tagovailoa to deliver deep playoff run

After an early postseason exit in each of the last two years, can Tua Tagovailoa and Co. deliver a deep playoff run? Adam Rank explores the state of the Dolphins heading into the 2024 NFL season.

State of the New England Patriots: Spotlight shines on Drake Maye at dawn of new era

What should we expect from New England in the first year of the post-Bill Belichick era? When will Jerod Mayo hand the keys to the offense to Drake Maye? Adam Rank explores the state of the Patriots heading into the 2024 NFL season.

State of the New York Jets: Can Aaron Rodgers lead bounce-back campaign with improved roster?

How will Aaron Rodgers respond after losing the 2023 campaign to injury? Did the Jets add enough pieces around him to aid a postseason run? Adam Rank explores the state of the New York Jets heading into the 2024 NFL season.

State of the Jacksonville Jaguars: Can Trevor Lawrence, Doug Pederson rediscover playoff mojo?

Can Trevor Lawrence shake a disappointing year and help turn his squad into a playoff contender once more? Adam Rank explores the state of the Jacksonville Jaguars heading into the 2024 NFL season.

State of the Tennessee Titans: Brian Callahan era begins after transformative offseason

It's been a transformative offseason in Tennessee. How will the Brian Callahan era begin? Can the new head coach develop second-year QB Will Levis? Adam Rank examines the state of the Titans ahead of the 2024 NFL season.

State of the Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Richardson poised to take off in Year 2 under Shane Steichen?

If Anthony Richardson can protect himself better, how high could the quarterback fly in Year 2 under Shane Steichen? Can Gus Bradley's defense bounce back with some new talent up front? Adam Rank explores the state of the Indianapolis Colts heading into the 2024 NFL season.

State of the Houston Texans: What will C.J. Stroud and Co. do for an encore after 2023's breakthrough?

As a rookie, C.J. Stroud helped Houston surge into first place in the AFC South and then win a playoff game in spectacular fashion. What's next for the wunderkind QB and this upstart team? Adam Rank explores the state of the Texans heading into the 2024 NFL campaign.

State of the Baltimore Ravens: Can Lamar Jackson and Co. avenge last season's playoff power outage?

Last year, Baltimore enjoyed a spectacular regular season, with Lamar Jackson ultimately winning his second MVP. But a playoff power outage tainted everything. So, what's next? Adam Rank explores the state of the Ravens heading into the 2024 NFL season.

State of the Cincinnati Bengals: Can Joe Burrow and Co. get back on Super Bowl track?

After two deep postseason runs, Cincinnati missed the playoffs last season. Will Joe Burrow push his team back into Super Bowl contention? Adam Rank explores the state of the Bengals heading into the 2024 NFL campaign.

State of the Pittsburgh Steelers: Russell Wilson or Justin Fields the answer at quarterback?

Does Pittsburgh have its next long-term starter at quarterback in Russell Wilson or Justin Fields? Can Mike Tomlin get his team back to the postseason and make a run? Adam Rank explores the state of the Steelers heading into the 2024 NFL season.

State of the Cleveland Browns: Will healthy Deshaun Watson help build on team's stunning 2023 success?

Cleveland rallied to make the playoffs without Deshaun Watson in 2023. Now healthy, can the QB help the team take a step forward? Adam Rank explores the state of the Browns heading into the 2024 NFL season.

State of the New Orleans Saints: Playoffs or bust in 2024? Derek Carr, Dennis Allen must end dry spell

After a strong finish to last season, is Derek Carr poised to take off in his second year with New Orleans? Could Dennis Allen survive missing the playoffs again? Adam Rank explores the state of the Saints heading into the 2024 NFL campaign.

State of the Carolina Panthers: Signs of progress needed from Bryce Young in Year 2

Will new head coach Dave Canales oversee a turnaround for Bryce Young after a rough start to the quarterback's NFL career? Adam Rank explores the state of the Panthers heading into the 2024 NFL season.

State of the 2024 Atlanta Falcons: All eyes on Kirk Cousins as new era begins

Can Raheem Morris and Kirk Cousins lead the new-look Falcons back to the playoffs for the first time since 2017? Adam Rank examines the state of Atlanta heading into the 2024 NFL season.

State of the 2024 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Can Baker Mayfield lead a deeper playoff run?

Can Baker Mayfield build on a successful debut season for Tampa Bay by leading the Buccaneers on a deeper playoff run? Adam Rank explores the state of the franchise heading into the 2024 NFL season.

State of the 2024 Chicago Bears: Caleb Williams should lead well-rounded roster to playoffs in Year 1

With No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams joining a well-rounded roster on both sides of the ball, what are realistic expectations for Chicago? Adam Rank explores the state of the Bears heading into the 2024 NFL season.

State of the 2024 Detroit Lions: Super Bowl window wide open after last season's breakthrough

After ending multiple droughts but coming up short in a Super Bowl bid, is Detroit primed to make a title run? Adam Rank explores the state of the Lions heading into the 2024 NFL season.

State of the 2024 Green Bay Packers: Jordan Love and Co. ready for a title run?

Is Jordan Love ready to lead Green Bay deeper into the playoffs in Year 2 as the starting QB? Adam Rank explores the state of the Packers heading into the 2024 NFL season.

State of the 2024 Minnesota Vikings: When does J.J. McCarthy take over? Will overhauled pass rush lift D?

The Kirk Cousins era is over in Minnesota -- and that isn't the only significant change for the team. Adam Rank explores the state of the Vikings heading into the 2024 NFL season.