The must-see game from each week of the 2024 NFL schedule

The NFL season opener is a rematch of the classic AFC Championship. The Ravens have revenge on their minds after a disappointing loss, and the Chiefs will look to feature new wideouts Hollywood Brown and Xavier Worthy with superstars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.

The Bengals vs. Chiefs was one of the NFL's biggest rivalries before last season, but Joe Burrow's wrist injury put the anticipation on hiatus for one year. Burrow's return from injury puts this game back on the radar, and Cincinnati had KC's number until their loss in the 2022 AFC Championship.

Both the Ravens and Cowboys have Super Bowl aspirations and potentially high-powered offenses. Dallas will be out to show they're a true contender with a huge challenge in Week 3, with Baltimore making a rare visit to Dallas.

Week 4 features two of the league's best quarterbacks in Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, and two teams looking to win the AFC. The matchup could be pivotal in the conference standings.

Assuming he's healthy, the NFL world will be exposed to future Hall of Famer Aaron Rodgers as his Jets take on the Vikings in London. Fans of the Vikings have been tormented by Rodgers over the years since he played with Green Bay, but Minnesota could have an explosive offense if rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy is able to distribute to his team's myriad of weapons.

Week 6 is a possible NFC playoff preview between Detroit and Dallas. Detroit is on an upswing after taking a big step forward last season, while the pressure is on Dak Prescott and company to get over the hump in 2024.

There might not be a more exciting matchup in the 2024 regular season than the rematch of Super Bowl LVIII between the Chiefs and 49ers. The 49ers get to host this time, as the defense tries to stop Patrick Mahomes and company after getting tortured by the Super Bowl MVP two times in five years.

The classic rivalry between the Cowboys and 49ers gained traction with their playoff matchups in the 1980s and 90s, and it could gain steam this season as the teams continue their success. Dallas is hoping to get revenge after suffering a blowout at the hands of Brock Purdy and company last season.

Doug Pederson led the Eagles to Super Bowl victory seven years ago and makes his return to Philly as head coach of the Jaguars. Both teams are coming off disappointing seasons, with the Jaguars hoping to get back to the playoffs and the Eagles wishing to make a Super Bowl return.

The Week 10 matchup between Miami and LA is more than just a return of Jalen Ramsey and Odell Beckham to LA. The teams usually feature some of the most explosive offenses in the league, led by head coach Mike McDaniel and Sean McVay.

The Chiefs have had Buffalo's number over the last several seasons in the playoffs, including a 27-24 home loss to Kansas City last year. Josh Allen and company hope to get a leg up on the Chiefs in Week 11, as they did last season in a Week 14 thriller.

The Chargers are in rebuild mode under new head coach Jim Harbaugh, and he will have an opportunity to face his brother, John Harbaugh, and the Ravens. The brothers previously faced off as head coaches of the 49ers and Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII.

There's hope of a possible Super Bowl preview when the 49ers visit Buffalo in Week 13. The weather elements could be a factor by early December, adding to the anticipation with the teams' strong running games and defenses.

Detroit won the NFC North last season, but Green Bay looks like a formidable challenger after their late-season improvement in 2023. Young Jordan Love leads an improved offense against a Lions team in a game that could decide the division in December.

After hosting the rival Packers, Detroit gets another tough matchup against the AFC's Bills. Fortunately, the Lions won't have to contend with the cold weather in their home at Ford Field, and the climate-controlled atmosphere could make for a track meet between the high-powered offenses.

The Texans were one of the most improved teams in football last season with the emergence of rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, and would love to take the next step by taking down the Chiefs in the AFC. It won't be easy with a visit to loud Arrowhead Stadium.

AFC playoff positioning is at stake when the Ravens visit Houston in Week 17. Both teams are favored to win their respective divisions, but the matchup between C.J. Stroud and Lamar Jackson could determine home-field advantage in the conference.

The AFC North is always a dogfight between four hard-nosed teams, and Week 18 could decide a playoff spot or division title between the Bengals and Steelers. Despite Cincinnati's recent success, Pittsburgh always plays the Bengals tough and has won three of the last four matchups.