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Almost every NFL team has at least one nationally recognized superstar. Oftentimes, however, even the biggest names work in tandem. Just as Batman has his Robin, MVP types like Patrick Mahomes and Christian McCaffrey tend to feed off their fellow playmakers, propelling their respective squads into title contention.
With that in mind, here are 10 of the NFL’s top duos for the 2024 season:
Everyone raves about the upside of Houston’s C.J. Stroud-led attack, but don’t sleep on this pairing of edge rushers, who form the rock bed of DeMeco Ryans’ defense. Hunter is one of the most physically imposing players in the NFL coming over from the Minnesota Vikings, while Anderson was already ultra steady as a rookie. It’d be a stunner if they didn’t combine for 20 sacks, headlining the Texans’ push for another deep playoff run.
Linebackers and safeties don’t necessarily draw the most eyes, but that’s not the case in Baltimore, where defense played a pivotal role in the club’s 2023 AFC Championship bid. Smith is a punishing tackle machine at the heart of the unit, while Hamilton was all over the field rotating between positions on the back end in a All-Pro breakout. At just 23, he’s primed to become an even more prominent face of the team.
Wondering why so many Cowboys fans are up in arms over Dallas’ hesitation to pay these two as they approach contract years? Just look at what they’ve done while teamed up in Arlington. Yes, there are still questions about Prescott as a big-game quarterback, but his steady arm paired with Lamb’s explosiveness make for one of the splashiest connections in the game. Lamb may only be hitting his stride after a 1,749-yard outburst.
Detroit arguably does more to support its quarterback than any other NFL team, at least according to current personnel and coaches. The offensive line is a major part of that, with Ragnow entering Year 7 as the anchor of the front and…
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Author : Cody Benjamin
Publish date : 2024-08-22 16:11:29
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