The NFL Schedule got released last night, just in case you weren’t aware. NFL is king, we know that. But does it really need it’s own release show? I don’t know. I’d rather watch some playoff hockey or baseball and catch up on the schedule via one of my NFL apps. But since it’s a thing, I’ll go ahead and give my WAYYYY to early opinion about some key matchups for the NFL year.
Week 1: Outside of the first game, Steelers at Patriots, one that I’ll keep my eye on is Philadelphia at Atlanta. Just for the sheer appeal of seeing if the Chip Kelly Experiment worked. And if Jameis goes to the Bucs, I will be excited to keep an eye on Tennessee at Tampa Bay.
Week 2: Seattle at Green Bay. Enough said. These two have developed quite the rivalry the past couple of years. It’s getting to be a pretty good one. And it’ll be at Green Bay. Good stuff.
Week 3: Nothing really good to check out right now. Outside of the Lions home opener against Denver. And that’s just because the Lions are my team, and a Sunday Night Football game is always a good time in Detroit.
Week 4: Baltimore at Pittsburg. That’s always a great game. That rivalry is awesome! Plus LeVeon Bell will be back by then, so it’ll be that much better.
Week 5: Arizona at Detroit. Again, that’s more me being a Lions homer. There really are no key matchups that week. At least right now. It’s early.
Week 6: AFC Championship rematch. I wonder how closely the balls will be monitored? It’s at Indy this time, so we will see. What’s the over/under on how often “Deflate Gate” gets used?
Week 7: San Francisco at Seattle. Now that may not be that much of a game because I really have no faith in Jim Tomsula. I just don’t. But you never know. He could surprise us all, right Veair?
Week 8: Miami at New England. Can’t wait to see Suh try to get after Brady. Though he was there last year as a Lion didn’t go too well, if memory serves me correctly! But apparently he’s got a new attitude, so we shall see!!
Week 9: Even though it’s their second time meeting, Philadelphia at Dallas. Should be a great game. Should. Again, it’s wayyy too early!
Week 10: Bills at Jets. Rex Ryan is coming back “home.” I’m sure the sound bites will be a flying that week!! We can also perhaps call that the Awful QB Bowl!
Week 11: Rivalry Week part Two, San Francisco at Seattle and Buffalo at New England. Always fun matchups. And for my more Lion Fan reasons, Oakland comes to town.
Week 12: Thanksgiving!!! Paying special attention to Green Bay at Chicago, and for whatever reason, Steelers at Seahawks. Not sure why, but somehow that matchup intrigues me.
Week 13: Dallas at Washington. My timeline on that night is usually pretty funny!!!
Week 14: As of now….pretty meh. But it’s early. Playoff implications will be going full strength now.
Week 15: Eesh…Cleveland at Seattle may be a blood bath. I’ll be tuning in for that one!
Week 16: Steelers at Ravens again, and New England at the Jets. I guess.
Week 17: I think I’ll just be checking to see if the Browns are 0-16.
So, that’s my way too early look at the schedule. Can’t wait to see how the season unfolds and what surprises we may have!
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