With minicamps concluding this week, the NFL now enters a five-week break before the start of training camps in late July. Fans are eagerly awaiting the return of football action, and now is the perfect time for a power rankings article to preview the upcoming 2024 season.

Despite all 32 teams feeling like they have improved during the offseason, the reality is that not all of them will find success. Some will lose in Week 1, and most will miss the playoffs. Here is a breakdown of which teams are poised to meet expectations and which ones may need to regroup next offseason.

**Heavyweight Contenders**

1. **Kansas City Chiefs**
– 2023 Record: 11-6 (won Super Bowl)
– 2024 Betting Win Total: 11.5
– The Chiefs have a strong chance at winning their third consecutive Super Bowl. The team’s defense, led by key players like Chris Jones and Nick Bolton, remains solid. Addition of WRs Marquise Brown and Xavier Worthy should boost the offense for QB Patrick Mahomes.

2. **San Francisco 49ers**
– 2023 Record: 12-5 (lost Super Bowl)
– 2024 Betting Win Total: 11.5
– The 49ers have retained most of their players from last season, maintaining a strong offense with players like Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle. The defense, led by Nick Bosa and Fred Warner, is expected to perform well under new coordinator Nick Sorensen.

**Midweight Contenders**

3. **Detroit Lions**
– 2023 Record: 12-5 (lost NFC championship)
– 2024 Betting Win Total: 10.5
– The Lions have built on their successful 2023 season and have retained key players. With OC Ben Johnson leading a strong offense and promising improvements on defense, the Lions have the potential to challenge top teams in the NFC.

4. **Cincinnati Bengals**
– 2023 Record: 9-8
– 2024 Betting Win Total: 10.5
– QB Joe Burrow’s return from injury is expected to boost the Bengals’ offense. Key additions on defense like Sheldon Rankins and Vonn Bell could help strengthen the team’s overall performance and position them as contenders in the AFC.

5. **Baltimore Ravens**
– 2023 Record: 13-4 (lost AFC championship)
– 2024 Betting Win Total: 11.5
– Despite roster changes, the Ravens remain a strong AFC team. Concerns about the offensive line may impact their running game strategy, but the team’s experience in handling roster adjustments will be crucial for their success in the upcoming season.