NFL Schedule Winners + Losers
The fellows (@GamblingPodcast) NFL schedule response present has them highlighting the NFL schedule winners and losers. What groups bought the most effective NFL schedules? What followers must be upset in regards to the NFL schedule? Plus takes on Aaron Rodgers, Kyle Shanahan, Baker Mayfield and Tom Brady conspiracy theories.
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(9:12) Giants are NFL schedule losers
The New York Giants must play 7 occasions on the highway of their first 10 video games. Nevertheless on the flip facet, they received’t need to journey a lot as soon as they get in direction of the top of the season which may help them within the playoff run.
(13:50) All NFC groups are losers
Because the addition of one other week to the schedule, one convention should have one much less dwelling recreation. This yr it’s the NFC who will solely play video games at dwelling however 9 video games on the highway.
(17:08) The Eagles are NFL schedule winners
Regardless of having to play a primary place schedule this yr, the Eagles have some brilliant spots. 2 of their three hardest non-conference video games will likely be performed at dwelling and their Thursday night time soccer recreation is in Week 2 towards the Vikings (in prime time). For a way dangerous issues might’ve been the schedule makers positively minimize them some slack.
(18:40) Thursday Evening Soccer NFL schedule
Eight of the 10 groups who’ve two Thursday night time video games play within the NFC. For NFC groups who will not be on this 8, they’ve a transparent benefit, but in addition so does virtually the entire AFC.
(19:44) Seahawks take an L
The Seahawks need to journey the farthest of any crew within the NFL this yr and so they don’t even play a global recreation. In addition they need to cross time zones 36 occasions yr, once more essentially the most within the league. Pete Carroll appears to have this “physique clock” on lock however it would nonetheless take a toll.
(26:12) TV Scheduling Woes
TV stations now don’t have any required continuity amongst what video games they air, it’s virtually mainly a draft for what video games they need. The NFL did make a poor transfer although in having solely three video games within the late window of video games some Sundays.
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