What NFL experts are projecting for 49ers’ critical 2024 season

What NFL experts are projecting for 49ers’ critical 2024 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

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The 2024 NFL season has arrived, and competitive teams like the 49ers have their sights set on a Super Bowl LIX victory.

After a crushing Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco navigated a difficult offseason and kept the majority of its star-studded roster together. But the offseason certainly wasn’t without its obstacles and drama.

The vibes surrounding the 49ers throughout training camp and heading into the 2024 season weren’t great, but that appears to have changed in the days leading up to the Week 1 “Monday Night Football” matchup against the New York Jets.

Can the 49ers overcome the offseason drama and make another run? Will they actually get it done this time? NFL experts weighed in and gave their 2024 season predictions:

Who will win NFL MVP?

Patrick Mahomes: 18 votes
Josh Allen: 9 votes
C.J. Stroud: 5 votes
Joe Burrow: 5 votes
Jordan Love: 2 votes
Brock Purdy: 1 vote
Jalen Hurts: 1 vote

Who will win Offensive Player of the Year?

Tyreke Hill: 12 votes
Christian McCaffrey: 8 votes
Bijan Robinson: 4 votes
CeeDee Lamb: 3 votes
C.J. Stroud: 2 votes
Justin Jefferson: 2 votes
Breece Hall: 2 votes
Josh Allen: 2 votes
Brock Purdy: 1 vote
Patrick Mahomes: 1 vote
Jordan Love: 1 vote
Marvin Harrison Jr.: 1 vote
Ja’Marr Chase: 1 vote
Saquon Barkley: 1 vote

Who will win Defensive Player of the Year?

Micah Parsons: 15 votes
Myles Garrett: 10 votes
T.J. Watt: 6 votes
Aidan Hutchinson: 3 votes
Maxx Crosby: 3 votes
Chris Jones: 2 votes
Fred Warner: 1 vote
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah: 1 vote
Nick Bosa: 1 vote

Who will be the NFC champion?

Lions: 16 votes
Packers: 10 votes
49ers: 8 votes
Eagles: 5 votes
Rams: 2 votes
Cowboys: 1 vote

Who will win the Super Bowl?

Chiefs: 23 votes
49ers: 6…