We technically already knew what 2024 NFL games were on the docket for this upcoming regular season. We didn’t know where they’d be slotted. That’s where the NFL’s annual schedule release comes in. (It is admittedly really odd we devote this much attention to the reveal of a schedule, but hey, that’s a conversation for another day.)
Between ranking this year’s Thursday Night Football games by their Thursday-ness, how Taylor Swift’s schedule aligns with the two-time reigning Super Bowl champions, and fun schedule release videos, there’s a lot to unpack here. Almost surprisingly so, if I’m being candid.
But let’s be honest, there’s a real meat that deserves the most attention: the best possible games that you should absolutely watch. Here are the 11 must-watch games of the 2024 NFL season, ranked.