The 2023 NFL schedule is out. Every week has at least one game that, on paper, looks like it’ll both play a role in the 2024 Playoff lineup and be an absolute laser show.
The ever-shifting landscape of a league defined by parity means some of those games will be underwhelming and a handful of favorites will instead sink down the standings. Surprise contenders will rise in their stead, making something like, say, a toss-away showdown between the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons a vital and entertaining firework in this fall’s night sky.
But since we don’t have more than a hunch about which bad teams will rise from the ooze, this list is all about the best and most interesting matchups on paper. There’s one game in each of the 18 weeks that stands above the rest. Here’s how they look, starting on opening weekend and ending at the base of the playoffs.
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