NFL Power Rankings, Preseason: Only these 3 teams can prevent a historic Chiefs’ Super Bowl three-peat

Congratulations, everyone.

We made it seven whole months without any type of NFL football (unless you count the nonstop free agency and draft news cycle, which you should). This week, the 2024 preseason begins for almost every NFL team. In just about a month, the action will be for real and count in the standings.

Seriously, where did the time go?

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With the 2024 NFL season finally on the horizon, let’s set the table for the next few weeks of exhibitions. The Kansas City Chiefs are the prohibitive favorite for another Super Bowl championship, but who can realistically challenge Patrick Mahomes and his friends? Are expectations for Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears reasonable? How do we view the rivalry between Baltimore and Cincinnati?

The answers to these questions and more in For The Win’s preseason power rankings for the 2024 NFL season below.