The 2024 NFL postseason is in full swing, with two divisional-round matchups completed and two more scheduled for Sunday.
In the first game on Saturday, the Baltimore Ravens secured a 34-10 victory over the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium. This win earned them a spot in the AFC Championship Game, marking their first appearance since the 2012 campaign when they ultimately won the Super Bowl.
Following that, the San Francisco 49ers claimed a 24-21 win over the Green Bay Packers at Levi’s Stadium, securing a place in the NFC Championship Game for the third consecutive year.
Lamar to Likely! @Ravens take a 14-point lead 👀
📺: #HOUvsBAL on ESPN/ABC
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/mOqD2jfu4M pic.twitter.com/fEEirufHLu— NFL (@NFL) January 20, 2024
As Sunday’s matchups between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs, as well as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions, await, let’s take a look at the updated 2024 NFL Draft order based on Saturday’s results.
2024 NFL Draft Order
1. Chicago Bears, 7-10 (from Carolina Panthers, 2-15)
2. Washington Commanders, 4-13
3. New England Patriots, 4-13
4. Arizona Cardinals, 4-13
5. Los Angeles Chargers, 5-12
6. New York Giants, 6-11
7. Tennessee Titans, 6-11
8. Atlanta Falcons, 7-10
9. Chicago Bears, 7-10
10. New York Jets, 7-10
11. Minnesota Vikings, 7-10
12. Denver Broncos, 8-9
13. Las Vegas Raiders, 8-9
14. New Orleans Saints, 9-8
15. Indianapolis Colts, 9-8
16. Seattle Seahawks, 9-8
17. Jacksonville Jaguars, 9-8
18. Cincinnati Bengals, 9-8
19. Los Angeles Rams, 10-7
20. Pittsburgh Steelers, 10-7
21. Miami Dolphins, 11-6
22. Philadelphia Eagles, 11-6
23. Houston Texans, 10-7 (from Cleveland Browns, 11-6)
24. Dallas Cowboys, 12-5
25. Green Bay Packers, 9-8
26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 9-8
27. Arizona Cardinals, 4-13 (from Houston Texans, 10-7)
28. Kansas City Chiefs, 11-6
29. Buffalo Bills, 11-6
30. Detroit Lions, 12-5
31. San Francisco 49ers, 12-5
32. Baltimore Ravens, 13-4
Moving forward, one of the significant questions leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft revolves around the Chicago Bears, who hold the No. 1 pick.
The speculation is whether they will choose a quarterback or stick with 2021 first-round pick Justin Fields. According to reports, teams believe the Bears may select a quarterback first overall and trade Fields.
Another team with potential quarterback needs is the New England Patriots, who hold the No. 3 pick. With Mac Jones facing challenges in the 2023 season, there is speculation about the Patriots selecting a new signal-caller.
However, they also have the option to choose the best player available at other positions, including wide receiver.
The Carolina Panthers, without a first-round pick, are a team to watch as they may explore options to trade into the first round following a challenging 2023 season.
In the games on Saturday, the Baltimore Ravens dominated the Houston Texans with a final score of 34-10.
LAMAR JACKSON.
Baltimore can taste the AFC Championship game.
📺: #HOUvsBAL on ESPN/ABC
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/mOqD2jfu4M pic.twitter.com/stiJQtphvC— NFL (@NFL) January 21, 2024
Quarterback Lamar Jackson played a key role in the victory, securing his first home playoff win and leading the Ravens to a decisive 24-10 lead.
The Ravens are now set to face the winner of the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs matchup in the AFC Championship Game.
In the second game on Saturday, the San Francisco 49ers emerged victorious with a 24-21 win over the Green Bay Packers.
CMC FOR THE LEAD
📺: #GBvsSF on FOX
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/yDUx5ZutVa pic.twitter.com/Q5FK5RyaMj— NFL (@NFL) January 21, 2024
The game included crucial plays from Brock Purdy and Dre Greenlaw in the fourth quarter, leading to a game-winning touchdown by running back Christian McCaffrey.
The 49ers will now await the outcome of the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers matchup to determine their opponent in the NFC Championship game.
Looking ahead to the remaining schedule:
Divisional Round on Sunday, Jan. 21:
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions, 3 p.m. ET
- Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills, 6:30 p.m. ET
Conference Championships on Sunday, Jan. 28:
- AFC Championship: Baltimore Ravens vs. TBD, 3 p.m. ET
- NFC Championship: San Francisco 49ers vs. TBD, 6:30 p.m. ET
Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, Feb. 11:
- AFC Champion vs. NFC Champion, 6:30 p.m. ET
