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With the 2024 NFL Draft approaching, a mock draft predicts four quarterbacks going in the top five picks, while two AFC contenders are projected to secure top prospects in the back half of the first round. The draft is eagerly anticipated following the conclusion of college all-star games, the NFL Combine, and pro days, with analysts and fans eagerly awaiting the event at the end of April.
The Houston Texans have made significant moves this offseason, including trading for Stefon Diggs, bolstering their roster and making them a potential threat to the reigning AFC champions, the Kansas City Chiefs. Other top contenders in the AFC include the Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, Baltimore Ravens, and Buffalo Bills, each with their own strengths and challenges in challenging the Chiefs' dominance.
The Cleveland Browns' season is in danger of turning sour after quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a season-ending shoulder injury. Rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson will take over as the starter, but the Browns' offense is expected to struggle without Watson's playmaking abilities. The team's defense will need to step up to keep their playoff hopes alive, but the loss of Watson is a significant blow to their chances of contending in the AFC.
The Week 3 AP NFL power rankings reveal new AFC contenders emerging, with the Dallas Cowboys taking the top spot after facing Zach Wilson and the San Francisco 49ers securing second place. The Philadelphia Eagles rank third, followed by the Kansas City Chiefs, who are now considered a defensive team. The Miami Dolphins round out the top five. The rankings also highlight standout performances and surprises from various teams across the league.
The New England Patriots are no longer interested in pursuing a trade for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins due to his pricey contract. The Bills and Chiefs are reportedly among the AFC contenders pursuing Hopkins, who has logged six different 1,000-yard seasons in the NFL. The Patriots had inquired about Hopkins early in free agency but don't plan to pursue him unless there's a substantial change in philosophy.