2024 was a wild one in the NFL. Different records were smashed and broken throughout the season. Several rookies have performed beyond expectations, some big-money offseason signings have turned into duds, and with the career resurgence of some of the league’s running backs, the 2024 season had it all.
And, oh…who could forget the quarterbacks? Lamar Jackson’s having a career year, but he may fall short in his quest for a third MVP award. Joe Burrow is having an all-time season, but due to the Bengals’ struggles in the season, he may not have enough to win MVP. Some may also say that Patrick Mahomes has regressed after winning back-to-back Super Bowls. The story goes on and on.
From all the best plays imaginable, let’s take a look at the 30 most iconic photos of the 2024 NFL year.
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30. Josh Allen Built Different
Can we just give the MVP to this man already? Without anybody open, Allen rushed for a 6-yard touchdown vs the Cardinals. To avoid the defender from tackling him toward the endzone, Allen’s spider senses came in handy, and he leaped to avoid contact.
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29. Bo Nix. Psycho.
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The Broncos are in the NFL Playoffs for the first time since 2015. And who’s leading the charge? It’s none other than psycho Bo Nix, who has been playing tremendously for the team since preseason.
28. Pat Mahomes Is A Mean MFer
49ers rookie Malik Mustapha got his welcome to the NFL moment when a determined Mahomes rushed for a touchdown when these two teams clashed in Week 7. Mahomes bulldozed through the rookie like he was a thin piece of plywood.
27. Penei Sewell. Dawg.
Early in the game between the Lions and the Bears, Jared Goff found a surprising teammate willing to make a run after a snap – offensive tackle Penei Sewell. While Sewell didn’t get far, it took five Chicago Bears defenders to stop him.
26. Drake London With The Legendary Touchdown Celly
College wide receiver Jalen Walthall’s viral touchdown celebration has swept across the NFL, with Atlanta’s Drake London successfully attempting the feat despite the obvious risks involved.
25. Lamar Jackson Is A Cold Man
There’s no doubt that Lamar Jackson is slick with the football in his hands. But tricking a couple of Raiders defenders in a single play to avoid a sack? That’s cold, bro.
24. Marvin Harrison Jr.
While he may not win the Rookie of the Year award in the NFL this season, Marvin Harrison Jr. still had a nice year for the Cardinals. The only way to go now is up for this young stud.
23. Dive. Touchdown.
JaJuan Jennings had two touchdowns against the Bears in Week 14; this one was the most dramatic. With four defenders in front of him, he knew his best chance for the endzone was to dive(or fly) like Superman.
22. Stefon Diggs Gave Josh Allen The Look….And Since Then The Ilan Has Gone On A Legendary MVP Run
Seems like the rumored tension between Stefon Diggs and Josh Allen hasn’t completely died down. While the former teammates did hug it out postgame, Diggs’ frosty look at the end set the internet on fire among NFL fans.
21. Garrett Wilson’s Insane Catch
Huge credit to Aaron Rodgers for this great 35-yard pass at the endzone for Garrett Wilson. But it is safe to say that Wilson’s catch was the main highlight of this play. Defender on the hip, Wilson still made an outstanding catch for the touchdown.
20. The Iconic Bucs Duck On The Field
The Bucs had a surprise visitor on the field in their clash with the Panthers in Week 17. No, it’s not a celebrity, but based on how their home crowd cheered with its arrival, you’d be forgiven if you thought it was an A-lister.
19. Fun Chiefs Team Touchdown Celebration
When your team has won back-to-back Super Bowls, nobody will bat an eye on how you celebrate a touchdown. The Chiefs are clearly having fun. They are truly one of the most dominant teams in the NFL in recent memory.
18. D-Smith. Cold.
DeVonta Smith submits his bid for snag of the year with this one-hand catch for a touchdown. And yes, the replay clearly showed that both his toes were inside the endzone when he made that superhuman catch.
17. Tyrique Stevenson Trash talking Commanders Fans Before Allowing The Game-Winning Hail Mary Touchdown
It ain’t over until it’s over, and that phrase has been around for ages. Apparently, Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson forgot that all-important mantra as he decided to mock the Commanders fans instead of guarding the endzone while the game was still live.
16. Jayden Daniels. Cold MFer.
Jayden Daniels has been the quarterback that Commanders fans have dreamed of for years. He’s fast and super athletic, too. The Bears’ Josh Blackwell had no chance of tackling the speedy Daniels in this play.
15. Puka. Absurd.
In the Rams Week 14 clash against the Bills, Puka Nacua caught a pass from Matthew Stafford from 60 yards. Catching a football with both toes merely a couple of inches inside the field is a talent.
14. Another Beauty Of Josh Allen In The Snow
Perhaps Josh Allen plays better in the snow. In this game versus the 49ers, Allen became the first quarterback in NFL history to record a passing touchdown, a receiving touchdown, and a rushing touchdown in the same game.
13. Josh Allen Staring Down Jets Player
Blasting Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” on a boombox pre-game? Josh Allen was not amused at all. Nor was he fazed. This was the New York Jets of the NFL. Of course, Josh Allen and the Bills aren’t worried.
12. Joe Burrow. Superman.
In a game between the Bengals and the Browns, Joe Burrow attempted a Superman pass to wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase for a touchdown. This photo alone justified how crazy the pass was orchestrated. Burrow morphed from Clark Kent to the Man of Steel for a moment without the cape!
11. Josh Allen’s Insane Diving Touchdown Catch In The Snow
In the Bills week 13 matchup against the visiting San Francisco 49ers, Josh Allen improvised a hook-and-ladder play with Amari Cooper for a diving touchdown in the snow in the third quarter. The Bills won the game, 35-10.
10. Lamar Jackson Running Faster Than The Speed Of Light
We all know that Lamar Jackson is one of the fastest quarterbacks in the NFL. Apparently, he’s so fast that cameras from their week 17 matchup against the Houston Texans had a hard time capturing him in the frame.
9. A Snow Game. Football Weather. Perfect.
In Week 12, fans were treated to a snowy game between the Bears and the Steelers. Believe it or not, despite the chilly weather, the first half of this game was played with not a single drop of snow visible on the field. The second half was, well…another story. The Bears hang on to win the game, 24-19.
8. Patrick Mahomes Celebrating His Super Bowl Win With Mecole Hardman
The 49ers were close to winning Super Bowl 58. However, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs had other plans. With nine seconds left in OT, Mahomes found Mecole Hardman all alone in the endzone for a wide-open touchdown. Back to back, indeed.
7. Commanders Miraculous Hail Mary
We all know now that Jayden Daniels is a franchise-caliber quarterback, but this was the play that cemented his legacy early in his NFL career. No time left versus the Bears, and the only play to win the game was a Hail Mary pass from 52 yards. Glad Noah Brown caught it!
6. Will Levis Iconic Run
2024 was NOT the year for Titans quarterback Will Levis. After a fairly good rookie NFL season, the sophomore slump became too real for him. He is only 2-10 in 12 games as a starter this season while getting sacked 41 times. Ouch.
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5. Brian Branch Giving The Double Birdie To Packers Fans
After getting ejected due to a controversial head-to-head hit on Packers wide receiver Bo Melton, Lions safety Brian Branch gave the Packers fan a double birdie as he walked off the field.
4. Lamar to Bateman…Beautiful shot by @HassanBackAgain
In another week 10 game, the Ravens’ Lamar Jackson passes the football to wide receiver Rashod Bateman for a touchdown. It’s almost equivalent to a perfect lob pass for an alley-oop in basketball. The star NFL quarterback is seemingly photographed celebrating the pass even before Bateman caught the football.
3. The Beautiful Photo of A Jalen Hurts Dime In Dallas
While we all know that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doesn’t give a damn about covering up the sun’s rays in the AT&T stadium, at least we have a great photo of Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts passing the football in this week 10 matchup in Dallas.
2. Amon-Ra St. Brown Headstand Touchdown Celly
In week 9, the Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown caught a pass from Jared Goff for a touchdown against the Packers in the second quarter. He proceeded to celebrate the moment with a headstand. The Lions went on to win the game, 24-14.
1. Saquon Barkley’s Reverse Hurdle. We Will Never See This Again.
After a pass from Eagle’s quarterback Jalen Hurts from the 50-yard line, Saquon Barkley dodged and spun around a couple of Jaguars defenders before pulling off an insane reverse no-look hurdle before being tackled at the 30-yard line. That was an MVP-caliber move if we’ve ever seen one.
