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          Debunking 2024 NFL myths: Chiefs, 49ers, Lamar Jackson, more

          • Aaron Schatz
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            Aaron Schatz
            ESPN Writer
            • NFL analyst for ESPN+
            • Chief Analytics Officer at FTN Network
            • Creator of the DVOA metric
            • Has been producing NFL analytics for more than 20 years
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          • Seth Walder
          Nov 22, 2024, 07:00 AM ET

          After 12 weeks of the 2024 NFL season, we know everything, right? We've grasped which teams are legit Super Bowl contenders and which teams are already focused on rebuilding this offseason. We're absolutely 100% positive about new trends, breakout stars and disappointing units.

          But what if these assumptions are wrong? What if there's much more to the story than the common narrative?

          We paired Aaron Schatz and Seth Walder to bust 10 myths about some of the top teams, players and trends in the league. Is the running game actually back? How has Lamar Jackson improved? And are the conspiracy theorists right about the referees favoring the Chiefs in close games?

          Let's debunk 10 myths, starting with the blame for the Bears' offensive woes:

          The myth: The offensive line is a big part of Chicago's problem on offense.