{"id":7004,"date":"2024-09-13T17:18:58","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T17:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=7004"},"modified":"2024-09-13T17:18:58","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T17:18:58","slug":"9-nfl-bandwagons-to-jump-on-this-2024-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=7004","title":{"rendered":"9 NFL Bandwagons To Jump On This 2024 Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For many people, their\u00a0NFL<\/a>\u00a0fandom is a disproportionately large part of their personality. They eat, sleep, and breathe their favorite teams. And it has been that way for generations in their families, as it is often passed down like an heirloom\u2026 or in some cases, cough, cough, looking at you Jets fans\u2026 a curse!<\/p>\n

That said, there are definitely is a growing contingent of easy come, easy go \u2013 fair weather NFL fans, who maybe don\u2019t have the same die-hard nature\u2026 and that\u2019s okay!<\/p>\n

I mean, no offense, but they are\u00a0probably\u00a0<\/em>slightly more well-adjusted\u2014and maybe overall happier people than us?!<\/p>\n

If you are one of those folks looking around for a new wagon to hitch yourself to, this is for you! Let\u2019s take a look at 10 bandwagons that are ripe and ready for picking!<\/p>\n

Which of these 10 NFL storylines would you like to support this season?<\/h2>\n

Detroit Lions<\/h2>\n
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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA \u2013 NOVEMBER 12: A detailed view of a Detroit Lions helmet on the field before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How\/Getty Images)<\/em><\/p>\n

Yes, they were in the NFC Championship Game last year, but after decades of struggle, it is far from a foregone conclusion that 2023 wouldn\u2019t stand alone as an anomaly.<\/p>\n

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That said\u2026 Under Dan Campbell, it looks like this team is on the verge of something special, and 2024 could be the year they finally break through and get to the Super Bowl. Heck, they might even bring the Lombardi Trophy to the Motor City for the first time!<\/p>\n

Beyond their Super Bowl promise, there are plenty of fun reasons to root for this team.<\/p>\n

Head coach Dan Campbell has turned Detroit into a gritty, hard-nosed squad that plays with passion on every down. They play with a toughness that mirrors their head coach, and that mentality makes them a dangerous team week in and week out.<\/p>\n

And they have a great guy, with a great story, under center in Jared Goff, who revitalized his career in Detroit after being labeled a \u201cbridge quarterback.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The offense is also extremely explosive and fun to watch with the electric Amon-Ra St. Brown and the always dangerous Jameson Williams on the outside\u2014and David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs doing their thunder-and-lightning impression coming out of the backfield.<\/p>\n

The NFC North is wide open, and Detroit is primed to take control. If you\u2019re looking for a bandwagon with serious potential to go deep into the postseason, the Lions are your pick.<\/p>\n

But don\u2019t wait too long\u2014this train is about to leave the station.<\/p>\n

Caleb Williams<\/h2>\n
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS \u2013 SEPTEMBER 08: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears looks to pass during a game against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field on September 08, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Titans 24-17. (Photo by Stacy Revere\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The hype surrounding the first overall pick in the NFL draft\u2014former USC quarterback\u00a0Caleb Williams<\/a>, is real, and with good reason!<\/p>\n

He has an electric arm and all of the athleticism in the world to move around the pocket and keep the defense offensive.<\/p>\n

This is definitely a good guy to hook yourself to, especially after a \u201cmeh\u201d Week 1, because the Chicago Bears have given him the perfect platform to succeed right out of the gate. Chicago has surrounded him with an impressive array of offensive weapons that will make his transition smoother.<\/p>\n

With DJ Moore and Keenan Allen providing veteran leadership at wide receiver and D\u2019Andre Swift and Khalil Herbert offering a dynamic one-two punch in the backfield, Williams has the supporting cast to make waves early in his career. The offensive line, which has been a concern in the past, has also been revamped, giving him the protection he needs to showcase his elite playmaking ability.<\/p>\n

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Perhaps more importantly\u2014Chicago\u2019s defense also looks legit!<\/p>\n

Which, as we saw Week 1, will take a lot of pressure of Williams and allow him to develop.<\/p>\n

Buy in early on this kid!<\/p>\n

Xavier Worthy<\/h2>\n
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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI \u2013 SEPTEMBER 05: Xavier Worthy #1 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts after making a first-down reception against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 05, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Christian Petersen\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You don\u2019t need us to tell you the Kansas City Chiefs are good\u2026 But in 2024, with a chance to make history and a three-peat no less, they might be even better than they were last year, and that\u2019s saying something.<\/p>\n

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And you know what? Speedster Xavier Worthy and his famed 4.21-second 40-yard dash are a big reason why.<\/p>\n

Worthy\u2019s blazing speed gives Patrick Mahomes another serious threat, and in Andy Reid\u2019s offense, probably the most explosive one he has had since Tyreek Hill, and that\u2019s a scary thought for opposing defenses.<\/p>\n

Worthy isn\u2019t just a burner, though. He\u2019s got high-level route-running skills and the kind of hands that will allow him to make an impact at every level of the field, especially with Travis Kelce still dominating in the middle.<\/p>\n

Double Kelce and leave Worthy one-on-one? It\u2019s a lose-lose scenario for everyone facing Kansas City this year.<\/p>\n

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With the Chiefs chasing history, aiming for a three-peat in 2024, there\u2019s no better time to get on the Xavier Worthy bandwagon. He\u2019s about to become the NFL\u2019s next superstar, and you don\u2019t want to miss it.<\/p>\n

Buffalo Bills<\/h2>\n
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND \u2013 OCTOBER 02: A Buffalo Bills helmet sits on the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr\/Getty Images)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When they zig\u2014sometimes you have to zag! And that is exactly the opportunity that you have with the Buffalo Bills this year.<\/p>\n

They\u2019ve\u00a0lost a number of key players<\/a>\u00a0this offseason, including Stefon Diggs, and the drama surrounding the team has left many of their fans\u2014at least the ones\u00a0outside\u00a0<\/em>of Western New York\u2014jumping ship.<\/p>\n

But that\u2019s exactly why now is the perfect time to hop on the Buffalo bandwagon. Because as long as Josh Allen is under center and leading the charge, this team is far from finished.<\/p>\n

There may be some growing pains, but the Bills have retooled their receiving corps with promising young talent like Keon Coleman, who was turning heads all of training camp.<\/p>\n

The AFC East will be competitive with the Dolphins rip-roaring offense\u2014and the Jets looking like a contender with Aaron Rodgers under center, but Buffalo has as good a shot as anyone.<\/p>\n

And if you join up with Bills Mafia, you not only get to root for one of the most exciting quarterbacks in the game, but you get to do it with some of the most passionate fans in the business!<\/p>\n

But a word to the wise\u2014if you do\u2014make sure you stay away from any stray tables!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Indianapolis Colts<\/h2>\n
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND \u2013 SEPTEMBER 24: A Indianapolis Colts helmet sits on the bench before the start of the Colts and Baltimore Ravens game at M&T Bank Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you\u2019re a fan of the Carolina Panthers\u2026 or maybe the New England Patriots\u2026 and you are looking for a young, exciting team with a high ceiling to root for, you might want to consider joining the Colts bandwagon while you still can.<\/p>\n

Anthony Richardson\u2019s potential is off the charts, and if he can stay healthy, Indianapolis could surprise a lot of people this season\u2014especially with how well-rounded their team looked last year while he was out!<\/p>\n

Factor that in with his explosiveness and Indy could be unlocking a whole new level of football that their fans haven\u2019t seen since the Andrew Luck days!<\/p>\n

Richardson isn\u2019t alone, either. The Colts have a strong supporting cast led by Jonathan Taylor, who\u2019s still one of the best running backs in the NFL.<\/p>\n

Indy also boasts a solid offensive line and emerging playmakers at wide receiver, who, alongside Michael Pittman Jr., should provide enough optionality for Richardson to thrive.<\/p>\n

Plus, you get the added benefit of aligning with a good-hearted, midwestern fan base, who will likely be ready to welcome you with open arms!<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Rams<\/h2>\n
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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA \u2013 OCTOBER 18: A Los Angeles Rams helmet is shown against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi\u2019s Stadium on October 18, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson\/Getty Images)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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If there stunning Super Bowl run in 2022 didn\u2019t pull you in, don\u2019t worry, you might have another chance at it\u2026<\/p>\n

The Los Angeles Rams are entering 2024 for what seems like one last ride\u2026 or one of the last rides for their veteran core.<\/p>\n

And with Sean McVay calling the plays for that explosive bunch, we think it\u2019s a ride worth hopping on.<\/p>\n

The last couple of seasons have been a little bit up and down, but Matthew Stafford is back healthy, and with Cooper Kupp returning from injury, this offense has the firepower to compete with anyone.<\/p>\n

McVay is still one of the best offensive minds in the game, and he\u2019s shown time and time again that he can scheme up ways to put points on the board.<\/p>\n

The loss of Aaron Donald hurts on the defensive side of the ball, but they have enough pieces to at least remain sufficient.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re into betting on a comeback story, the Rams are your team. They\u2019ve got the experience, the talent, and the coaching to make a deep playoff run, and in the NFL\u2014anything is possible.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t sleep in Los Angeles\u2014they might just surprise you.<\/p>\n

And you since almost all of their fans are band wagoners at this point anyways\u2014you\u2019ll fit right in!<\/p>\n

Jim Harbaugh<\/h2>\n
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ARLINGTON, TX \u2013 AUGUST 24: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Los Angeles Chargers works from the sidelines against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of a preseason game at AT&T Stadium on August 24, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins\/Getty Images)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you\u2019re looking for pure entertainment in 2024, look no further than\u00a0Jim Harbaugh<\/a>\u00a0and the Los Angeles Chargers. It may not be the high-flying passing attack kind of fun that you\u2019ll see with other top coaches in the league, but Harbaugh\u2019s personality\u2014and the hard-nosed football he gets his teams to play\u2014is enough to captivate the masses.<\/p>\n

Whether or not you believe he can turn the Chargers into a contender right away, it is still worth getting on board\u2026 I mean, think about what he did with the 49ers back in the 2010s\u2026 Or more recently in the college ranks with Michigan.<\/p>\n

With Harbaugh, it is not a matter of whether he will turn a program into a winner but when. He has a proven track record, and he\u2019s taken over a Chargers team that has more than enough talent\u2014it just seemed to lack the right captain to steer the ship.<\/p>\n

This one might be a little bit of a longer-tailed investment, but rest assured, it will pay off.<\/p>\n

Tennessee Titans<\/h2>\n
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CLEVELAND, OH \u2013 OCTOBER 22: A player rests on a Tennessee Titans helmet before the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller\/Getty Images)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Tennessee Titans might not be the flashiest team in the NFL, but they\u2019ve got something brewing\u2014make no mistake about it.<\/p>\n

Under head coach Brian Callahan, the Titans are quietly putting together a roster that could surprise a lot of people. Given his pedigree\u2014the offensive line should be solid.<\/p>\n

And that should bode well for them, given the flashes that Will Levis showed last season. With more time in the pocket, fewer hits, and another year of development, he could take a big step forward as Tennessee\u2019s quarterback.<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s not just about Levis. The Titans have been understatedly aggressive this offseason, adding key pieces like Calvin Ridley and Tony Pollard to bolster the offense\u2014and a bonafide stud in L\u2019Jarius Sneed from the reigning champs on the defensive side of the line.<\/p>\n

Tennessee could be a dark horse contender this year, and if they can eke out a division crown over the favorite Texans, you will get to go to good \u2018ol Nash-Vegas for a playoff game.<\/p>\n

It sounds like a bandwagon worth joining to me!<\/p>\n

Sam Darnold<\/h2>\n
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY \u2013 SEPTEMBER 8: Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings looks to pass the ball against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 8, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mitchell Leff\/Getty Images)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It didn\u2019t exactly make headlines this offseason when Minnesota signed\u00a0Sam Darnold<\/a>\u00a0in free agency, but that was because J.J. McCarthy was the heir apparent to Kirk Cousins, who left for the Atlanta Falcons after not being able to find a price tag that made sense for both him and the Vikes.<\/p>\n

It was unlikely that McCarthy was going to be the Day 1 starter, but now that he\u2019s out for the year with the Torn ACL that he suffered in the pre-season\u2014the reins have been handed to Darnold entirely\u2014and he has a chance to revive his NFL career.<\/p>\n

Backing Sam Darnold might raise some eyebrows, but hear me out\u2026 The former USC star has had a rocky NFL career, but he\u2019s off to a very impressive start in 2024 with the Vikings\u2026 and with the weapons around him in the form of Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, he should be set up for success.<\/p>\n

Not to mention, the run game is being built around a motivated Aaron Jones, who wants to show his former team, the Green Bay Packers, that he still has more left in the tank!<\/p>\n

This whole Vikings Team is burgeoning with motivation\u2026 No one was expecting much out of them this season\u2026 And Sam himself should have a chip on his shoulder after being written off by multiple teams, and so far, he\u2019s playing like he has something to prove.<\/p>\n

With the talent that the Vikings have on offense\u2014and a solid complementary defense, if Darnold can keep this up, Minnesota might be one of the best stories of the season. And by supporting Sam\u2014you can be part of it!<\/p>\n

Maybe he\u2019s not a popular pick for Jets fans, but he\u2019s had a tough go and looked great in week 1 \u2013 who\u2019s to say he can\u2019t keep this up?<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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