The long, drawn out week that is the NFL schedule release

[cmh6476 1,025]

Also the Cowboys should get good with all these primitime games they are racking up

[TBayXXXVII 2,545]

1 hour ago, cmh6476 said:

Also the Cowboys should get good with all these primitime games they are racking up

I never understood why the networks would want Dallas for primetime games.  The bulk of the fans turn the game off at halftime.  

[listen2me 23 1,873]

39 minutes ago, TBayXXXVII said:

I never understood why the networks would want Dallas for primetime games.  The bulk of the fans turn the game off at halftime.  

Ive always thought it was weird to put premiere games on a holiday or even like week 1.  People are going to watch regardless.  Cowboys Chiefs is big viewership.  To put it on Thanksgiving when everyone who watches football on that day will anyway....seems not value.  

I could be wrong but always what I thought.  

[cmh6476 1,025]

If you're not tired of the Chiefs yet you will be soon.  5 prime time games in the first 8 weeks not counting week 2 super bowl rematch

[TBayXXXVII 2,545]

7 minutes ago, listen2me 23 said:

Ive always thought it was weird to put premiere games on a holiday or even like week 1.  People are going to watch regardless.  Cowboys Chiefs is big viewership.  To put it on Thanksgiving when everyone who watches football on that day will anyway....seems not value.  

I could be wrong but always what I thought.  

Yup, agreed.  I mean, the teams have to be good, but they yeah, you don't need Dallas/KC.  If it were Cincinnati/Baltimore W1 on that first Friday, everyone is watching, just like it being KC/LAC.

[TBayXXXVII 2,545]

Just now, cmh6476 said:

If you're not tired of the Chiefs yet you will be soon.  5 prime time games in the first 8 weeks not counting week 2 super bowl rematch

A lot of teams get 5, apparently that's the most allowed.  There used to be a rule that every team needed at least 1 prime time game, but I'm not sure that's the case anymore.  Last year, Tampa had 4.

[cmh6476 1,025]

1 minute ago, TBayXXXVII said:

A lot of teams get 5, apparently that's the most allowed.  There used to be a rule that every team needed at least 1 prime time game, but I'm not sure that's the case anymore.  Last year, Tampa had 4.

The speculation is suggesting the Chiefs are going to have more than 5.

W1: Chiefs at Chargers (Brazil)

W2: Eagles at Chiefs (4:25)

W3: Chiefs at Giants (SNF)

W4: Ravens at Chiefs (4:25)

W5: Chiefs at Jaguars (MNF)

W6: Lions at Chiefs (SNF)

W7: Raiders at Chiefs

W8: Commanders at Chiefs (MNF)

W9: Chiefs at Bills (4:25)

W10: BYE

W11: Chiefs at Broncos

W12: Colts at Chiefs

W13: Chiefs at Cowboys (Thanksgiving Day)

W14: Texans at Chiefs (SNF)

W15: Chargers at Chiefs (TBD)

W16: Chiefs at Titans (TBD)

W17: Broncos at Chiefs (Christmas Night)

W18: Chiefs at Raiders (TBD)

[TBayXXXVII 2,545]

1 minute ago, cmh6476 said:

The speculation is suggesting the Chiefs are going to have more than 5.

I don't think that's allowed in the CBA.  There could've been an update to that though, that I did not hear.

I just looked, the number is now 6.  At least half the league will have at least 4.

[cmh6476 1,025]

10 minutes ago, TBayXXXVII said:

I don't think that's allowed in the CBA.  There could've been an update to that though, that I did not hear.

I just looked, the number is now 6.  At least half the league will have at least 4.

I count 8 assuming this is correct and unless the holidays don't count with what you're saying

[TBayXXXVII 2,545]

10 minutes ago, cmh6476 said:

I count 8 assuming this is correct and unless the holidays don't count with what you're saying

I think speculation is being overly speculative.  Last year, there was 113 "Prime Time" games.  No team got more than 6... KC wasn't one of them.  I doubt they're getting more than 6 this year... especially since it's apparently not allowed.  To note, that's when the schedule is released.  Teams can get more if they're flexed in.

[cmh6476 1,025]

2 hours ago, TBayXXXVII said:

I think speculation is being overly speculative.  Last year, there was 113 "Prime Time" games.  No team got more than 6... KC wasn't one of them.  I doubt they're getting more than 6 this year... especially since it's apparently not allowed.  To note, that's when the schedule is released.  Teams can get more if they're flexed in.

I count:

3 - MNF

2 - SNF

1 - Turkey Day 

1 - Christmas Day

1 - YouTube (Fri. Night)

4 - 3:25 likely national broadcasts

plenty of opportunity for all ya'll to catch some Chiefs this year

[TBayXXXVII 2,545]

2 hours ago, cmh6476 said:

I count:

3 - MNF

2 - SNF

1 - Turkey Day 

1 - Christmas Day

1 - YouTube (Fri. Night)

4 - 3:25 likely national broadcasts

plenty of opportunity for all ya'll to catch some Chiefs this year

Not sure how they got 7.  Seems it's against the rules.  All those games just mean more times people can see how overrated they'll be. 

Tampa has 4... I'd prefer 0.  I like 1 pm games.  Makes Sunday more enjoyable. 

[cmh6476 1,025]

1 hour ago, TBayXXXVII said:

Not sure how they got 7.  Seems it's against the rules.  All those games just mean more times people can see how overrated they'll be. 

Tampa has 4... I'd prefer 0.  I like 1 pm games.  Makes Sunday more enjoyable. 

I like prime time as a season ticket holder as it makes my tickets more valuable.   Holiday home games blow. 

[seafoam1 3,017]

13 hours ago, cmh6476 said:

The speculation is suggesting the Chiefs are going to have more than 5.

W1: Chiefs at Chargers (Brazil)

W2: Eagles at Chiefs (4:25)

W3: Chiefs at Giants (SNF)

W4: Ravens at Chiefs (4:25)

W5: Chiefs at Jaguars (MNF)

W6: Lions at Chiefs (SNF)

W7: Raiders at Chiefs

W8: Commanders at Chiefs (MNF)

W9: Chiefs at Bills (4:25)

W10: BYE

W11: Chiefs at Broncos

W12: Colts at Chiefs

W13: Chiefs at Cowboys (Thanksgiving Day)

W14: Texans at Chiefs (SNF)

W15: Chargers at Chiefs (TBD)

W16: Chiefs at Titans (TBD)

W17: Broncos at Chiefs (Christmas Night)

W18: Chiefs at Raiders (TBD)

Gee. Isn't this interesting. We are posting schedules now. I'm sure if you were all interested you couldn't find this on 5 million different websites. 

Bears 2025 regular-season schedule

Week 1: Sept. 8 vs. Minnesota Vikings (MNF)

Week 2: Sept. 14 at Detroit Lions

Week 3: Sept. 21 vs. Dallas Cowboys

Week 4: Sept. 28 at Las Vegas Raiders

Week 5: Bye week

Week 6: Oct. 13 at Washington Commanders (MNF)

Week 7: Oct. 19 vs. New Orleans Saints

Week 8: Oct. 26 at Baltimore Ravens

Week 9: Nov. 2 at Cincinnati Bengals

Week 10: Nov. 9 vs. New York Giants

Week 11: Nov. 16 at Vikings

Week 12: Nov. 23 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Week 13: Nov. 28 at Philadelphia Eagles (Black Friday Football)

Week 14: Dec. 7 at Green Bay Packers

Week 15: Dec. 14 vs. Cleveland Browns

Week 16: Dec. 20 vs. Packers (Saturday, 3:30 or 6 p.m. CT)

Week 17: Dec. 28 at San Francisco 49ers (SNF)

Week 18: * vs. Lions

*Date for Week 18 is to be determined

Strength of schedule: The Bears' schedule is tied for the second hardest in the league

[cmh6476 1,025]

3 hours ago, seafoam1 said:

Gee. Isn't this interesting. We are posting schedules now. I'm sure if you were all interested you couldn't find this on 5 million different websites. 

Bears 2025 regular-season schedule

Week 1: Sept. 8 vs. Minnesota Vikings (MNF)

Week 2: Sept. 14 at Detroit Lions

Week 3: Sept. 21 vs. Dallas Cowboys

Week 4: Sept. 28 at Las Vegas Raiders

Week 5: Bye week

Week 6: Oct. 13 at Washington Commanders (MNF)

Week 7: Oct. 19 vs. New Orleans Saints

Week 8: Oct. 26 at Baltimore Ravens

Week 9: Nov. 2 at Cincinnati Bengals

Week 10: Nov. 9 vs. New York Giants

Week 11: Nov. 16 at Vikings

Week 12: Nov. 23 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Week 13: Nov. 28 at Philadelphia Eagles (Black Friday Football)

Week 14: Dec. 7 at Green Bay Packers

Week 15: Dec. 14 vs. Cleveland Browns

Week 16: Dec. 20 vs. Packers (Saturday, 3:30 or 6 p.m. CT)

Week 17: Dec. 28 at San Francisco 49ers (SNF)

Week 18: * vs. Lions

*Date for Week 18 is to be determined

Strength of schedule: The Bears' schedule is tied for the second hardest in the league

we're counting primetime games.  Looks like you get 2 and compared to 7, that's less.

[Mike Honcho 5,269]

Was reading a review of the schedule and came across this one.

Worst Thursday night matchup: Jets at Patriots, Week 11

I think the schedule makers were giving fans a bye week.

 

 

[cmh6476 1,025]

On 5/17/2025 at 9:48 AM, Mike Honcho said:

Was reading a review of the schedule and came across this one.

Worst Thursday night matchup: Jets at Patriots, Week 11

I think the schedule makers were giving fans a bye week.

 

 

I feel like the thursday slate is much better than its been the past couple years.