NFL 2024 Season Kicks Off with Key Matchups

The NFL 2024-25 season kicks off with the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Baltimore Ravens in a prime-time game, following the Chiefs' Super Bowl victory over the San Francisco 49ers. This season features four prime-time games in Week 1, including a special Friday matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles in São Paulo, Brazil. The Chiefs are heavily favored to succeed, aiming for a historic third consecutive Super Bowl win, while the 49ers boast a talented roster led by key players like Christian McCaffrey and Brock Purdy. Additionally, several players with ties to Utah are expected to make an impact, including Packers quarterback Jordan Love and Saints utility player Taysom Hill. Meanwhile, the media landscape faces challenges as Warner Bros. Discovery plans to introduce a paid sports streaming option amidst declining cable revenue, highlighting the struggle to monetize live sports in a shifting environment.