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Patriots’ 2026 primetime haul rattles fans with Bills absence
sports8 days ago

Patriots’ 2026 primetime haul rattles fans with Bills absence

The Patriots are slated for five primetime games in 2026 (six if you count the Munich international game vs. the Lions), opening with a Wednesday kickoff against the Seahawks and featuring two Thursday nights, a Sunday Night matchup with the Chargers, and a Monday Night clash with the Chiefs. A notable omission is no primetime Patriots–Bills game, a potential missed revenue opportunity given their rivalry and a competitive AFC. Still, New England enters 2026 with momentum from 2025 and a continued push to remain relevant after a crushing Super Bowl loss.

Chiefs’ 2026 schedule tests Mahomes comeback and depth
sports10 days ago

Chiefs’ 2026 schedule tests Mahomes comeback and depth

The NFL’s 2026 schedule puts KC in the spotlight as Mahomes’ knee rehab is watched in prime-time openings, but the slate also features a tough late stretch, a midseason bye that will test the training staff, a potential December rest window, and a brutal six-game gauntlet (Bills, Rams, Bengals on the road; Patriots and 49ers at home; Chargers to end) that will decide whether the Chiefs make the playoffs.

sports11 days ago

Orlovsky Warns of Brutal Late-Season Run for Steelers in 2026

ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky warned that the Steelers could struggle in a brutal nine-game stretch after their 2026 bye, predicting as few as five or six wins as they face a post‑bye slate that includes multiple playoff teams and a late finish against Titans and Ravens, despite Pittsburgh’s recent roster improvements and history of strong seasons.

Patriots’ 2026 slate tests road trips, primetime exposure, and a Munich showdown
sports11 days ago

Patriots’ 2026 slate tests road trips, primetime exposure, and a Munich showdown

The Patriots’ 2026 schedule, released Thursday, opens with a season‑opening rematch against Seattle and features a heavy early road load, five primetime games, and a Munich showdown with the Lions. Proponents say the slate fits the team’s growing road-warrior identity and offers strong rest advantages, while critics flag the varied travel, a potentially tricky stretch for the coaching staff, and questions for the pass defense against top quarterbacks plus noted travel demands highlighted by NFLPA surveys.

Patriots’ 2026 Schedule: Super Bowl Rematch Opener, Prime-Time Run, and Germany Return
sports11 days ago

Patriots’ 2026 Schedule: Super Bowl Rematch Opener, Prime-Time Run, and Germany Return

The NFL released the Patriots’ 2026 schedule, headlined by a season-opening Super Bowl rematch against the Seahawks in Seattle, a Week 2 home opener vs the Steelers, five primetime games (including SNF vs the Chargers and a potential Week 17 Broncos flex, plus two Thursday Night games vs the Bears and Vikings and a Monday Night game vs the Chiefs), a trip to Munich to face the Lions in Week 10, followed by a Week 11 bye, and about 27,590 air miles of travel—one of the league’s most travel-heavy seasons.

Bengals 2026 Schedule Leaks Hint at Madrid Trip, Prime-Time Clashes
sports11 days ago

Bengals 2026 Schedule Leaks Hint at Madrid Trip, Prime-Time Clashes

Leaks suggest a busy 2026 for Cincinnati: a home opener vs the Buccaneers, a Week 9 trip to Spain, a Week 6 bye, a Madrid showdown with the Falcons on Nov. 8, a late-season Chiefs rematch at Paycor, and a Ravens TNF on New Year’s Eve; the Bengals also start with seven straight early kickoffs, host Steelers in SNF Week 10, host Commanders in MNF Week 11, and have a Week 18 vs Browns, with the full schedule releasing tonight at 8 PM.

Bengals Troll Browns With Pokémon-Themed Schedule Tease Ahead of 2026 Release
sports11 days ago

Bengals Troll Browns With Pokémon-Themed Schedule Tease Ahead of 2026 Release

Before the 2026 NFL schedule drop, the Bengals teased the Browns with Pokémon-themed opponent labels and assigned Pokémon to several 2026 foes; the schedule includes a Week 9 Madrid game vs the Falcons as part of a nine-game international slate, and Cincinnati has shored up its defense in hopes of helping Joe Burrow end a three-year playoff drought.

Seahawks land a franchise-record six primetime games, including a Christmas showdown at home
sports11 days ago

Seahawks land a franchise-record six primetime games, including a Christmas showdown at home

Seattle's 2026 schedule features a franchise-record six primetime games, five of them at Lumen Field, highlighted by a Christmas Day showdown against the Rams. The opener is a Wednesday night clash with Super Bowl LX opponent New England, and the Hawks also have a stand-alone Saturday game in Philadelphia and a Week 11 bye. The slate includes 10 games against postseason teams and primetime showdowns across NBC, ESPN, Fox, CBS and Amazon, plus a preseason slate.

Giants’ 2026 schedule flags primetime heavy slate with no Thanksgiving game
sports12 days ago

Giants’ 2026 schedule flags primetime heavy slate with no Thanksgiving game

The New York Giants’ 2026 schedule features a four-primetime slate under new head coach John Harbaugh, opens with a Sunday Night Football showdown against the Cowboys at MetLife, and includes a Week 2 Monday Night Football trip to the Rams followed by a Week 3 home game against the Titans where Brian Daboll returns as Titans OC. The team will not play on Thanksgiving, there’s no international game, and the slate lists a mix of home and away opponents (home: Cowboys, Eagles, Commanders, Cardinals, Browns, Jaguars, Saints, 49ers, Titans; away: Cowboys, Eagles, Commanders, Lions, Texans, Colts, Rams, Seahawks).

Thanksgiving Eve Clash: Packers to face Rams on Wednesday in 2026 schedule
sports13 days ago

Thanksgiving Eve Clash: Packers to face Rams on Wednesday in 2026 schedule

The Packers will host the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 (Week 12) at 7 p.m. CT in a primetime game that will be streamed on Netflix; it’s only the second Wednesday game in franchise history. Green Bay has played on Thanksgiving in 2023 and 2025 (wins over Detroit) and 2024 (win over Miami), and the full 2026 schedule will be released at 6:30 p.m. CT on Thursday with updates available on packers.com and social channels.

Lions brace for 11-day sprint around Munich trip in 2026 schedule
nfl13 days ago

Lions brace for 11-day sprint around Munich trip in 2026 schedule

With the 2026 NFL schedule due May 14, Detroit already has a Munich Week 10 game set for Nov. 15, leaving the team potentially three games in 11 days around Thanksgiving unless a Week 11 bye is possible. The Pride of Detroit podcast weighs the rest implications, desired primetime slots, and Thanksgiving opponent, while also reviewing offseason defensive moves.

Seahawks schedule mysteries swirl as 2026 opener rumors emerge
sports14 days ago

Seahawks schedule mysteries swirl as 2026 opener rumors emerge

As the 2026 NFL schedule release approaches, leaks and early confirmations are narrowing Seattle’s Week 1 options; several opponents have been ruled out due to broadcast pairings, with the official schedule set to drop Thursday. Seattle’s 2026 home slate reportedly includes the 49ers, Rams, Cardinals, Cowboys, Giants, Chargers, Chiefs, Patriots and Bears, while away games feature the 49ers, Rams, Cardinals, Eagles, Commanders, Broncos, Raiders and Panthers. The Seahawks are expected to face both the NFC East and AFC West, and FanDuel projects a 10.5-win total for the season.

Raiders eye 2026 schedule release with hopes for international games
sports14 days ago

Raiders eye 2026 schedule release with hopes for international games

The Las Vegas Raiders’ 2026 schedule will be released Thursday, May 14 at 4:30 p.m. PT on Raiders platforms, with a full league reveal at 5 p.m. on NFL Network, ESPN2 and more. The team is slated for eight home games and nine on the road; based on 2025 opponent win percentage, their 2026 slate has the seventh-toughest strength of schedule (.529). Two international game options are on the table: a trip to Paris to face the Saints or to Mexico City to play the 49ers. The NFL has a nine-game international slate in 2026 across Rio, Paris, Melbourne, Mexico City, Munich, Madrid and London, with the full international schedule set to be announced May 13.

Seahawks 2026 Schedule Unveiled May 14, with Sept. 9 Home Opener
sports17 days ago

Seahawks 2026 Schedule Unveiled May 14, with Sept. 9 Home Opener

The NFL will release the 2026 schedule on May 14 at 5 p.m. PT; the Seattle Seahawks will host the season opener on Sept. 9, with the rest of their 16-game slate to be announced next week. Home games include NFC West foes plus Cowboys, Giants, Chiefs, Chargers, Bears and Patriots, while road games feature the Eagles, Commanders, Broncos, Raiders and Panthers. There could be international games depending on matchups, and single-game tickets go on sale after the schedule is released.

Jaguars to stage two London games in 2026; Commanders to play once
sports3 months ago

Jaguars to stage two London games in 2026; Commanders to play once

The Jaguars will play two NFL London games in 2026, designated as home games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley Stadium, to be played in consecutive weeks due to EverBank Stadium renovations in Jacksonville. The Commanders will also be the designated home team for a London game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium; no dates or opponents have been announced yet.