2024 First Quarter Recap
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2024 First Quarter Recap
The first quarter of the 2024 NFL season has come and gone with many twists and turns. We will be breaking down the first quarter winners and losers, MVP race, and the hunt for the playoffs.
Winners and Losers
Winners:
In the AFC, the teams we have grown accustom to remain at the top of the standings. Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Los Angeles Chargers, and Tennessee are at top of their respective divisions which is something that a familiar sight with each of them winning their divisions the last two seasons. There are a few surprises emerging in the AFC with Houston and the New York Jets posting a respective 3-1 record for the first quarter.
In the NFC, we have some major surprises at the top with Seattle and New Orleans now leading the way with 4-0 records. Both teams have been in rebuild in recent years and it is great to see their GM work coming to the top. The Eagles and Bears round out the division leaders which is no surprise since they are in the playoff each year.
Losers:
In the AFC, there are two teams that have had rather disappointing starts to their seasons. Kansas City which has been a playoff team year in and out have found themselves posting only a 1-3 record and the second team would be Indianapolis, 0-4 who have the youngest team in the league. The Colts have stockpiled picks over the last few seasons and the have yet to hit their full potential. But the good news for both teams is that the season is still young so there is plenty of time to rebound.
In the NFC, there are two teams that are really struggling that is a complete surprise to everyone. First being the Carolina Panthers who traded away their workhorse in CMC for Mike Evans resulting in a 0-4 start. Second would be the Super Bowl runner up Arizona Cardinals finishing 1-3. Both teams have been in the playoffs each year, however with the emergence of the Saints and Seahawks both teams have an uphill battle on their hands to get back.
First Quarter MVP:
Joe Mixon, RB, Buffalo- No Surprise! Mixon has posted 928 yards and 12 touchdowns so far this year setting him up to rack up 3700 yards and 48 touchdowns by the end of the season.
AFC OPY- Joe Mixon
AFC DPY- Myles Garrett, ROLB, Tennessee- Myles Garrett is off to a tear on the defensive side of the ball finishing the first quarter 21 total tackles and 14 sacks.
NFC OPY- Joe Burrow, QB, New Orleans- Joe Burrow changed teams in the offseason finishing with 1300 yards and 17 touchdowns.
NFC DPY- Micah Parsons, LE, Seattle- Parsons finished the first quarter with 13 tackles and 12 sacks.
Playoff Picture:
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AFC |
NFC |
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New Orleans Saints |
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Seattle Seahawks |
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Philadelphia Eagle |
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Chicago Bears |
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WC. Cincinnati Bengals |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
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WC. Houston Texans |
Atlanta Falcons |