2024 NFL awards predictions: MVP, Tremendous Bowl matchup, Coach of the 12 months and extra from NFL on CBS

There is no extra ready. The 2024 NFL season is formally upon us. And what higher strategy to ring within the new yr than with the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, who will play host to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night time? Soccer followers are in for a deal with because the race for the subsequent Lombardi will get underway.

Talking of subsequent Lombardi, which contenders are best-suited to make a real run at glory? And which superstars are certain for prime accolades alongside the best way? We polled greater than a dozen of our NFL specialists right here at CBS Sports activities to provide you pre-Week 1 predictions for every little thing from MVP to Tremendous Bowl champs:

The voters (13): “The NFL Immediately” analyst Nate Burleson, CBS Sports activities analyst Amy Trask, senior NFL author Will Brinson, NFL writers Cody Benjamin, John Breech, Jordan Dajani, Jared Dubin, Jeff Kerr, Garrett Podell, Tyler Sullivan, CBS Sports activities HQ analyst Leger Douzable, CBS Sports activities Community analyst Brock Vereen, NFL editor Kevin Steimle

MVP

1. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (4 votes)
2. T-Texans QB C.J. Stroud, Bills QB Josh Allen (2 votes)

Others receiving votes: Jets QB Aaron Rodgers, Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, Packers QB Jordan Love, Lions QB Jared Goff, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, Eagles QB Jalen Hurts

Mahomes already has two MVPs beneath his belt, however it’s clear nobody expects him to decelerate getting into his seventh season as a starter. Apparently sufficient, although, a whopping 9 (9) completely different quarterbacks acquired votes for this yr’s prime award. It speaks to the plethora of expertise on the place.

Offensive Participant of the 12 months

1. T-Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill, Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb (3 votes)
2. Jets RB Breece Hall (2 votes)

Others receiving votes: Payments QB Josh Allen, Ravens RB Derrick Henry, Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase, Buccaneers WR Mike Evans, Vikings WR Justin Jefferson

It is the yr of the extensive receiver. Or so it appears. Hill and Lamb had been arguably essentially the most explosive go catchers of 2023, and because the featured targets in still-scary offenses, they’re each poised to take care of video-game manufacturing. Corridor is the wild card, trying to keep totally wholesome and speedy as New York’s lead again. Noticeably absent from your complete ballot: Reigning Offensive Participant of the 12 months Christian McCaffrey.

Defensive Participant of the 12 months

1. Cowboys DE Micah Parsons (6 votes)
2. Texans DE Danielle Hunter (2 votes)

Others receiving votes: Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson, Texans DE Will Anderson Jr., Browns DE Myles Garrett, Raiders DE Maxx Crosby, Steelers OLB T.J. Watt, Jets CB Sauce Gardner

It is a gentle shock that Parsons hasn’t already claimed this award, racking up greater than 40 sacks in three NFL seasons. Perhaps now could be his time. Hunter is an intriguing decide occurring 30, and he is really one among two Texans go rushers to get a vote right here, primed for top-level sack numbers beneath DeMeco Ryans.

Offensive Rookie of the 12 months

1. T-Bears QB Caleb Williams, Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (4 votes)  
2. T-Broncos QB Bo Nix, Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (2 votes)

Others receiving votes: Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy

When you thought the 2024 quarterback class wasn’t historic already, producing a report six first-round picks, look no additional than this ballot, the place actually 50% of that group drew no less than one vote for Rookie of the 12 months. Williams flashed a few of his trademark razzle-dazzle throughout a promising preseason debut.

Defensive Rookie of the 12 months

1. T-Colts DE Laiatu Latu, Rams OLB Jared Verse (4 votes)
2. Seahawks DE Byron Murphy II (2 votes)

Others receiving votes: Steelers LB Payton Wilson, Eagles CB Quinyon Mitchell

Defensive gamers did not dominate the beginning of this yr’s draft, however Latu and Verse have an opportunity to redeem the 2024 rookie class with anticipated roles off the sting. Verse, particularly, ought to profit from enjoying alongside promising Rams starters Kobie Turner and Byron Young in Los Angeles.

Comeback Participant of the 12 months

1. Jets QB Aaron Rodgers (8 votes)

Others receiving votes: Bengals QB Joe Burrow, Colts QB Anthony Richardson, Steelers QB Russell Wilson, Browns RB Nick Chubb

This one was a no brainer for us. And why not? Rodgers lasted all of 4 snaps earlier than taking place with an Achilles tear in his notorious 2023 Jets debut. But when he is upright this time round, he is obtained all of the items he must get New York again within the playoff dialog. Can he lastly ship on the promise?

Coach of the 12 months

1. Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald (3 votes)
2. T-Packers’ Matt LaFleur, Chargers‘ Jim Harbaugh (2 votes)

Others receiving votes: Dan Quinn (Commanders), Shane Steichen (Colts), Sean Payton (Broncos), Sean McVay (Rams), Mike McDaniel (Dolphins), Raheem Morris (Falcons)

Macdonald is coming off a scorching yr because the Ravens’ defensive coordinator, and with a strong group of talent weapons headlined by DK Metcalf, it is doable he may have Seattle difficult for an instantaneous playoff spot within the NFC West. This can be a assorted bunch, although, with 9 (9) completely different coaches drawing a vote.

Tremendous Bowl champion

1. Chiefs (3 votes)
2. Packers (2 votes)

Different predictions: Chiefs over Rams (Brock Vereen), Ravens over Rams (Amy Trask)

Solely two groups acquired multiple vote to win all of it, and curiously sufficient, Inexperienced Bay with younger Jordan Love completed second solely to the reigning champions. The Chiefs unsurprisingly led the entire pack with 5 (5) votes for no less than a Tremendous Bowl look, whereas the Lions completed second in that class with 4 (4), although just one analyst really picked Detroit to hoist the trophy.