NFL schedule
The NFL schedule has been released for all 18 weeks and 32 teams. Players now have a glimpse into what kind of season they’re in store for from a logistical standpoint. The NFL has also expanded its international outreach efforts, and now has a game scheduled between the Seattle Seahawks and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers […]
The 5 Most Important Games from the NFL Schedule Release
Nowadays the NFL offseason is packed with enough news and events to keep fans happy until the new season comes around. This week is no different with the league releasing their full schedule for every single team this upcoming season. An NFL team’s schedule is an overlooked portion of how their season will play out. […]
The NFL Schedule Will be Unkind to the Seattle Seahawks
With the NFL calendar set to release tomorrow, teams are keenly awaiting to hear exactly how their travel schedule will shape up. One may think that this is trivial or not important, but they would be mistaken. There is clearly a difference between the teams that travel the most and least total miles that goes […]
New 17-Game Schedule Could See Many NFL Records Broken
The NFL and NFLPA agreed in March to add a 17th game to the regular-season schedule starting in 2021. Among other things, the 17-game schedule gives players more opportunities to beat personal, team and league records. This data set looks at the average passing yards per game for the top 5 quarterbacks and the average […]
NFL Schedule Making 101: What’s Best for TV vs. What’s Best for Clubs
There’s a reason why the architects of the NFL schedule work in the league’s broadcasting department. “The overriding goal of the scheduling process is to make as good a television schedule as possible,” explained NFL VP of Broadcast Planning Mike North during last week’s 33rd Team Call. “Now, that’s not to say we go all […]
Mike North on the Intricacies of Making the NFL Schedule
National Football League VP of Broadcast Planning Mike North, one of the league’s key executives involved in creating the schedule every year, joined the 33rd Team Call this week to talk about the details that go into making the NFL schedule. North works closely with Howard Katz, the NFL’s Senior VP of Broadcast and Media. […]
The 17-Game Schedule Creates Added Stress Points for Every NFL Team
The NFL unveiled its 2021 schedule Wednesday – the league’s first-ever 17-game schedule. The 17th game creates more excitement for fans, but it also creates more work for the teams. With an extra game, teams must be laser-focused on their strengths and weaknesses. They must address any potential Stress Points that could be exacerbated by […]