Ranking NFL's most vulnerable division winners for 2024, from sturdy Chiefs to shaky Cowboys

Which recent first-place finishers could be dethroned?

Every year, the NFL standings are a showcase of the league's parity. History tells us that at least a handful of playoff spots will change hands, regardless of the prior year's results. The same can be said of the NFL's eight divisions; in 2023, for example, half of them had different champions than the season before.

So who's best suited to keep their division title in 2024? And who's most likely to lose it? Here's our rundown of the most vulnerable reigning champions, from sturdiest to shakiest: