Tag: 2024 NFL schedule

POLL: Do you want the Steelers to play on Christmas Day?

Cast your vote and tell us if you want to see the Steelers play on Christmas.

The NFL announced they will have Christmas Day games again this season. Christmas is on a Wednesday in 2024. Last season, the NFL had three games on Christmas Day including a prime-time showdown between the Baltimore Ravens and San Franciso 49ers. Earlier in the day the Las Vegas Raiders took on the Kansas City Chiefs followed by the New York Giants vs the Philadelphia Eagles.

Historically, the Pittsburgh Steelers are one of those teams the NFL likes to put in higher profile games because they know the fans show up at the stadium and people tune in.

But our question of the day today is if you would want to see the Steelers play on Christmas this year.

With the schedule as it stands, here’s what that week would look like.

December 25th: NFL games

December 26th: NFL game

December 28th: NFL games

December 29th: NFL games

December 30th: NFL game

This late in the season, success is a war of attrition and that is a brutal stretch for teams, especially those in the playoff hunt.

Cast your vote and let us know if you want to spend your Christmas holiday watching the Steelers.

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Bills won’t be kicking off vs. Chiefs to open 2024 NFL season

#Bills won’t be kicking off 2024 NFL season:

The Kansas City Chiefs just locked in another Lombardi Trophy for the franchise in Super Bowl LVIII.

The Chiefs knocked off the San Francisco 49ers in overtime for the win. What that means in regards to next year is one big thing: the defending Super Bowl champ traditionally opens the next season at home.

But don’t get excited about that game being against the Buffalo Bills. Their 2024 opponents do include Kansas City, but the Chiefs will be making the trip to Buffalo.

Buffalo is going to have to wait those few extra days from Thursday to Sunday to see their beloved team play for the first time in 2024.

For those curious: Here are the teams that do have a chance to eventually be selected to open next season against the Chiefs:

Ranking all 32 teams (including the Ravens) by Super Bowl 59 odds

We’re ranking all 32 teams (including the Ravens) by Super Bowl 59 odds, and Baltimore has the third-best chance to advance. 

The 2023 NFL season is a wrap after the Chiefs’ 25-22 overtime victory against the 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Kansas City went back to back in Super Bowl victories, and they’ve won three of the last five Lombardi Trophies.

With the new league year and free agency set to begin, we’re looking at the early odds on favorites to win Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans next February, according to BetMGM.

Baltimore had the NFL’s best record this season, and they’ll enter 2024 with the third-best odds to win the Super Bowl.

Ranking all 32 teams (including the Eagles) by Super Bowl 59 odds

We’re ranking all 32 teams (including the Eagles) by Super Bowl 59 odds, and Philadelphia has the eight-best chance to advance. 

The 2023 NFL season is a wrap after the Chiefs’ 25-22 overtime victory against the 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Kansas City went back to back in Super Bowl victories, and they’ve won three of the last five Lombardi Trophies.

With the new league year and free agency set to begin, we’re looking at the early odds on favorites to win Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans next February, according to BetMGM.

Philadelphia went 11-6 this season, and they’ll enter 2024 with the eight-best odds to win the Super Bowl.

Ranking all 32 teams (including the Falcons) by 2024 strength of schedule

Ranking all 32 teams (including the #Falcons) by strength of schedule in 2024

It’s officially Super Bowl week in the NFL as the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to take on the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday in Las Vegas. The other 30 NFL teams will be at home focusing on the 2024 season.

Eight teams, including the Atlanta Falcons and the Seattle Seahawks, have hired new head coaches and most are looking ahead to the upcoming free agency period. Plus, the NFL draft is just around the corner.

Another offseason milestone that fans look forward to is the release of the 2024 schedule. While the official schedule release is still roughly 100 days away, we do know which opponents each team will play against this season.

With that in mind, here’s a look at the 2024 strength of schedule for all 32 teams. As you’ll see below, the four NFC South teams have some of the weakest schedules in the entire NFL.

Ranking all 32 NFL teams (including the Eagles) by 2024 strength of schedule

We’re ranking all 32 NFL teams by their 2024 strength of schedule ahead of the offseason and NFL draft

We’re about 100 days from the 2024 NFL schedule reveal, but the world and Eagles fans already know who their opponents will be.

The league uses multiple factors in determining the year schedule of games.

There’s a cycle of inter-conference faceoffs; each NFC division rotates through each AFC division every four seasons and the other NFC divisions every three seasons.

In addition, where a team finishes within their division dictates a same-finish matchup with one team from the opposite conference and whichever divisions aren’t in the rotation for that season.

Philadelphia previously had one of the more difficult schedules over the past two years, but 2024 will see the Eagles among the top ten easiest schedules based on win-loss percentages from last year.

Offering an early glimpse into where the Eagles could finish this season, here’s how Philadelphia’s 17-game slate for 2024 stacks up to the rest of the league, in February.

Ranking all 32 NFL teams by 2024 strength of schedule (including the Ravens)

We’re ranking all 32 NFL teams by their 2024 strength of schedule ahead of the offseason and NFL draft

The Ravens (13-4) were the No. 1 seed in the AFC, and had a first round bye after navigating one of the NFL’ most difficult schedules.

With a first place finish in 2023, the schedule will only get even more difficult and after the late Sunday afternoon games, we have some unofficial idea of what the 2024 slate will look like.

Baltimore will play nine games on the road, and eight games at M&T Bank Stadium.

The schedule will be highlighted by matchups against their AFC North foes (Steelers, Bengals, Browns), along with the NFC East, AFC West, along with the AFC South champ, NFC South champ and champion of the AFC East.

The league uses multiple factors in determining the year schedule of games.

There’s a cycle of inter-conference faceoffs; each NFC division rotates through each AFC division every four seasons and the other NFC divisions every three seasons.

In addition, where a team finishes within their division dictates a same-finish matchup with one team from the opposite conference and whichever divisions aren’t in the rotation for that season.

Offering an early glimpse into where the Ravens could finish this season, here’s how Baltimore’s 17-game slate for 2024 stacks up to the rest of the league, in February.

Steelers have a 1-in-9 chance of playing in Brazil to open 2024 season

The Battle of Pennsylvania could go down in South America next season.

The NFL announced on Monday that the other Pennsylvania team will play in the historic first-ever game in Brazil as part of the 2024 International Series.

The Philadelphia Eagles will be the designated home team in the first Week 1 game to be played on a Friday since Sept. 18, 1970 (Cardinals-Rams).

Since the Pittsburgh Steelers are one of Philadelphia’s visiting opponents next season, it could be the team that travels to South America. The matchup will be revealed closer to May’s schedule release.

“This landmark first international game in South America demonstrates the ongoing expansion of our global footprint,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said. “Playing on Friday night of Week 1 is a unique way to highlight our international growth and ambitions.”

A Kenny Pickett-Jalen Hurts matchup doesn’t exactly inspire excitement, so the Eagles’ opponent isn’t likely to be the Steelers, but stranger things have happened.

Pittsburgh’s only international game was a 34-27 loss against the Minnesota Vikings at London’s Wembley Stadium in 2013.

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Which teams will the Atlanta Falcons play against in 2024?

Which teams will the Atlanta Falcons play against in 2024? Here’s a look at each opponent and winning percentage on ATL’s 2024 schedule

The Falcons have finished three consecutive seasons with a record of 7-10, and they’ve consistently struggled against inferior teams. Even with the easiest schedule in the NFL last year, Atlanta couldn’t find a way to win a wide-open NFC South.

Fortunately for the Falcons, they will once again have the lowest overall strength of schedule 2024. Here’s a look at each opponent that Atlanta will play against next season, with each team’s 2023 winning percentage.

Bills to stay put as NFL names home teams for 2024 international games

No Europe #Bills in 2024:

The NFL designated four home teams out of the five international games taking place in the 2024 NFL season.

The league will play three games in England, one game in Germany, and one game in Brazil next year.

The Buffalo Bills’ full list of opponents in 2024 was finalized following the end of this year’s regular season. Buffalo was considered the “home” team when they played the Jacksonville Jaguars in October in London. Bills players did not enjoy that game with multiple injuries and jet lag decimating Buffalo’s chance to win against the Jaguars in their international home game at Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium.

The only home team not announced is the game in Brazil.  There is still a chance the Bills might have to play internationally – but definitely not in Europe where it is considered overseas and multiple time zones away.

For those curious, here is the full list of home teams playing in the European international games.