Come 8:20pm tonight, pads will be clashing and fans will be cheering – with the new NFL season fully underway.

It all begins with a rematch of last year’s AFC Championship game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Everyone will be chasing Kansas City as the Chiefs hope to become the first team in NFL history to win three straight Super Bowls.But there are plenty of changes on and off the field that are sure to enthrall NFL fans throughout the season. Add to that some ultra-competitive divisions and there’s plenty for everyone to be excited about. Oh, and Taylor Swift too!

Here, DailyMail.com takes a look at six reasons why this NFL season will be the best yet…

The Kansas City Chiefs are the team to beat as the NFL kicks off a brand new season in 2024