NY Jets, NY Giants 2024 NFL Schedules Released

The NY Jets and NY Giants 2024 NFL schedules were released on Wednesday of this week, giving football fans a little taste of what's to come this year.

Jim Monaghan and Chris Swendeman went over some of the highlights this morning on the WDHA Two-Minute Drill.

Highlights include the return of Saquon Barkley in an Eagles uniform on October 20, a mid-November game in Munich, and a Thanksgiving Day game against the Cowboys.

Week 1 (Sunday, Sept 8)— vs. Minnesota Vikings (1 PM)
Week 2 (Sunday, Sept 15) — at Washington Commanders (1 PM)
Week 3 (Sunday, Sept 22) — at Cleveland Browns (1 PM)
Week 4 (Thursday, Sept 26) — vs. Dallas Cowboys (Thursday Night Football | 8:15 PM)
Week 5 (Sunday, Oct 6) — at Seattle Seahawks (4:25 PM)
Week 6 (Sunday, Oct 13) — vs. Cincinnati Bengals (Sunday Night Football | 8:20 PM)
Week 7 (Sunday, Oct 20) — vs. Philadelphia Eagles (1 PM)
Week 8 (Monday, Oct 28) — at Pittsburgh Steelers (Monday Night Football | 8:15 PM)
Week 9 (Sunday, Nov 3) — vs. Washington Commanders (1 PM)
Week 10 (Sun., Nov. 10) — vs. Carolina Panthers (Munich, Germany | 9:30 AM)
Week 11 — BYE
Week 12 (Sunday, Nov 24) — vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1 PM)
Week 13 (Thursday, Nov 28) — at Dallas Cowboys (Thanksgiving Day | 4:30 PM)
Week 14 (Sunday, Dec 8) — vs. New Orleans Saints (1 PM)
Week 15 (Sunday, Dec 15) — vs. Baltimore Ravens (1 PM)
Week 16 (Sunday, Dec 22) — at Atlanta Falcons (1 PM)
Week 17 (Saturday, Dec 28 or Sunday, Dec 29) — vs. Indianapolis Colts (TBD)
Week 18 — at Philadelphia Eagles (Date/Time TBD)

Highlights include a Thursday night game in Week 3 against the Patriots, a London game in early October against the Vikings, and the final two games of the regular season against AFC East rivals.

If the Jets are in playoff contention at that point in the season, those final two contests could be pivotal.

Week 1 (Monday, Sept 9) - 49ers (8:15 PM)
Week 2 (Sunday, Sept 15) - at Titans (1 PM)
Week 3 (Thursday, Sept 19) - vs. Patriots (8:15 PM)
Week 4 (Sunday, Sept 29) vs. Broncos (1 PM)
Week 5 (Sunday, Oct 6) - vs. Vikings in London (9:30 AM)
Week 6 (Monday, Oct 14) - vs. Bills (8:15 PM)
Week 7 (Sunday, Oct 20) - at Steelers (8:20 PM)
Week 8 (Sunday, Oct 27) - at Patriots (1 PM)
Week 9 (Thursday, Oct 31) - vs. Texans (8:15 PM)
Week 10 (Sunday, Nov 10) - at Cardinals (4:25 PM)
Week 11 (Sunday, Nov 17) - vs Colts (8:20 PM)
Week 12 - BYE
Week 13 (Sunday, Dec 1) - vs. Seahawks (1 PM)
Week 14 (Sunday, Dec 8) - at Dolphins (1 PM)
Week 15 (Sunday, Dec 15) - at Jaguars (1 PM)
Week 16 (Sunday, Dec 22) - vs. Rams (1 PM)
Week 17 (Sunday, Dec 29) - at Bills (1 PM)
Week 18 (Saturday, Jan 4 or Sunday, Jan 5) - vs Dolphins (TBD)

The NBA playoffs are in full swing, and it's been one of the most exciting playoffs in recent years. Many of the top NBA superstars today are in the playoffs, while others are watching, following some upset losses. Either way, there's no denying that the NBA has a ton of talent right now. So many of the games have come down to the wire, which makes for some pretty incredible, and stressful, endings. So, who are the top NBA superstars of the minute?

Before we get into the top NBA superstars today, let's do some NBA history and look at the top players of all time. There's a reason they call LeBron James the GOAT. He's the best ever, according to the raw statistics and numbers via NBA.com. James knows how to really handle the pressure and fame.

In a recent interview with the New York Times, James went into detail about his fame and how it has impacted his life, both personal and professional. "I don't want to say it ever becomes too much, but there are times when I wish I could do normal things," he said. "I wish I could go to Target sometimes and walk into Starbucks and have my name on the cup just like regular people." He obviously can't do that without everyone rushing to meet the greatest basketball player of all time. NBA experts know that when you have a superstar as big as James, he never plays an away game. No matter what city he's in, people will go to that game just to see him. I have yet to see the GOAT in action, so I hope he returns next year, so I can catch him live.

No. 2 on the list of the greatest NBA players of all time, according to the NBA's stats, is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He played until he was 42 in an era where that was even more rare than it is today. So, how did he avoid burning out? Speaking with the Harvard Business Review, Abdul-Jabbar said, "I just thought that I had the greatest job in the world, and I wanted to keep it as long as I could. I knew it wouldn't last forever." He also noted that in one of his books, he quoted Jackie Robinson saying, "Athletes die twice," because when you're no longer playing professional sports, it's a kind of a death. That's deep.

Now, let's get into the top NBA superstars today.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's stats currently have him at No. 4 in the NBA, according to NBA.com's Player Impact Estimate. He's a great driver and fantastic defender. That's a dangerous combination. He's one of the hottest players of the season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is sitting at a Player Impact Estimate of No. 3 in the league via NBA.com. Sadly, before the playoffs began, Antetokounmpo suffered a calf injury, so he was unable to participate. Now, the Bucks are out.

Some might say that putting LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers this far up on the list is a bit surprising. Overall, as I mentioned above, he's the all-time greatest player in the NBA. However, he's currently No. 5 in the NBA right now, according to NBA.com's Player Impact Estimate. He's the GOAT, so I have to put him at No. 3.

Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is an absolute beast on the court. That doesn't always mean his always team wins, but he's always out there, giving it his all. Doncic is ranked the No. 2 NBA player right now, via the NBA.com's Player Impact Estimate.

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, "the Joker," is one of the greatest centers of all time. He's ranked No. 1 in the NBA, according to NBA.com's Player Impact Estimate. He has gotten some raised eyebrows lately, due to some weak Nuggets games in the playoffs. But, there's no denying this MVP is the best right now.