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Today on Zero Blitz, Charles McDonald and Frank Schwab dive into predicting the fate of the worst six NFL teams in 2024. They kick off the discussion by sharing their thoughts on recent wide receiver contract extensions. Will Tee Higgins return to the Bengals next season? What’s the deal with Brandon Aiyuk’s TikTok video hinting that the 49ers don’t want him back?

Moving on, they take a look at this year’s Hard Knocks coverage and debate whether the new format, which covers multiple teams, will be more exciting than previous seasons. After the break, McDonald and Schwab analyze six struggling teams in the league to see if they can surpass expectations.

The teams under the spotlight include the Carolina Panthers, Washington Commanders, New York Giants, Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, and New Orleans Saints. They discuss key storylines for each team heading into 2024, such as the Commanders’ playoff potential, Bryce Young’s potential comeback, and the Saints’ challenging situation.

Zero Blitz pays tribute to the late Terez Paylor, a beloved figure in Yahoo Sports’ NFL coverage. Honoring his legacy, the podcast encourages support for the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University through the purchase of “All-Juice Team” merchandise from BreakingT.com/Terez, direct donations to the PowerMizzou Journalism Alumni Scholarship in his memory, or contributions to the Terez A. Paylor Scholarship fund at Howard University.

For the full episode, you can watch it on YouTube. Stay tuned for more insightful discussions and analysis on Zero Blitz and other Yahoo Sports podcasts.