The list has been reduced to 53 players, the preseason is over and the season 2021 it is closer than we expect. The environment in the NFL has changed, the fans will fill the stands with energy and excitement, the cardboard figures that occupied the seats are left behind.
For the first time in history, the season will last 18 weeks, with 17 scheduled matches for each team. However, we were seeing quarterback losses, at least a dozen teams are expected to serve different quarterbacks compared to the first week of a season ago.
WEEK 1: COWBOYS VS BUCS
Dak prescott return with the Cowboys after an ankle injury in October 2020, and he does so against Tom Brady and the reigning champions of the Super bowl, Buccaneers, who return with 22 headlines.
The confrontation of Thursday Night Football on September 9, he plans to face the two teams for the first time since 2018.
You can also enjoy: Jets vs. Penthers, Browns vs. Chiefs, and Cardinals vs. Titans.
WEEK 2: CHIEFS VS RAVENS
The Chiefs and Ravens have developed quite an entertaining rivalry in recent years between star quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson.
Kansas city has emerged victorious each time, with Jackson expressing clear frustration at not being able to overcome the enemy of the American Conference (AFC)But every one of the three games between these teams since 2018 has been exciting.
This year we will be able to see seven players from the NFL Top 100 on both teams: Mahomes (No.1), Travis kelce (No.5), Tyreek hill (No.15), Jackson (No.24), Chris jones (No.34), Marlon humphrey (No.38) and Tyrann mathieu (No.58).
You can also enjoy: Titans vs Seahawks, Bills vs Dolphins and Patriots vs Jets.
WEEK 3: BUCCANEERS VS RAMS
The match of week 11 of last season between the Buccaneers vs Rams it was exciting and electrifying.
Tampa bay tied the game with a Touchdown in the final minutes of the fourth quarter, then a field goal was scored by The Angels.
Fuller eliminated them with less than two minutes remaining, leading the Rams to a 27-24 victory. Fans expected a rematch, but it never came, as the Rams lost to the Packers.
You can also enjoy: Packers vs 49ers, Eagles vs Cowboys and Chargers vs Chiefs
WEEK 4: Buccaneers vs Patriots
Although Buccaneers they won the Super Bowl 2020, it cannot be denied that the hallmark of the Pats is the plays of Tom brady.
Go back to New England on October 3 to play Bill Belichick and his former team for the first time since leaving the franchise.
It’s sure to be a drama-filled affair as New England’s future quarterback faces off from his past, and it will be interesting to see how the crowd responds at the Gillette Stadium.
You can also enjoy: Jaguars vs Bengals, Steelers vs Packers and Cardinals vs Rams
WEEK 5: Bills vs Chiefs
The 2020 AFC Championship Game rematch is scheduled for October 10 at the Arrowhead Stadium.
Buffalo started that game with a nine-point lead before Kansas City will return to score three straight touchdowns and ultimately win 38-24.
The Bills Led by Josh Allen they will seek to show that their first 13-win season since 1991 was a sign of more important things to come when they get another shot at Mahomes and the Chiefs, who have reached the Super Bowl in each of the past two years.
You can also enjoy: Browns vs Changers, Rams vs Seahawks and Gianys vs Cowboys
WEEK 6: Bills vs Titans
East Monday Night Football October 18 between Bills and the Titans features two of the best teams in the AFC.
Both have dynamic offenses, with Buffalo with the star duo Allen and Stefon diggs, and Tennessee with Derrick Henry, AJ Brown and now July jones in skill positions.
The question in this one will be whether the defense of Titans can take on the task.
You can also enjoy: Chargers vs Ravens, Cardinal vs Browns and Seahawks vs Steelers
WEEK 7: Lions vs Rams
How often do you get a game of revenge on both sides of a showdown? That’s exactly what we’ll get when quarterbacks Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford they face their old teams on Oct. 24, after being traded in the offseason.
The Rams They seem to be one of the top 10 teams in the league this season and clearly much better than the Lions, now under the new head coach. Dan Campbell, but this is one to go around anyway.
You can also enjoy: Chiefs vs Titans, Colts vs 49ers and Bengals vs Ravens
WEEK 8: Buccaneers vs Saints
The Bucs and the Saints they always seem to pair up for wild adventures. This year’s games between NFC South rivals carry even more intrigue.
Jameis winstonThe recently named starting quarterback for New Orleans, he is sure to have a lot to prove against the team that selected him No. 1 in 2015.
You can also enjoy: Steelers vs Browns, Dolphins vs Bills and Packers vs Cardinals
WEEK 9: Packers vs Chiefs
This showdown features two of the best quarterbacks in the NFL and is a possible Super Bowl preview.
Aaron Rodgers and Mahomes meet for the second time in their careers, when the Packers travel to Arrowhead on November 7.
Their only other encounter ended in a 31-24 win for Green bay in October 2019, but a lot has changed. for both sides since then.
You can also enjoy: Titans vs Rams and Cardinal vs 49ers
WEEK 10: Seahawks vs Packers
The Seahawks and the Packers They don’t meet often, but whenever they do it’s amazing football.
The two franchises dealt with their fair share of drama during the offseason, and Aaron Rodgers made it clear that he was unhappy with the Packers and arrived late to the camp, while rumors circulated about the desire to Russell wilson to stay in Seattle. Both are clearly hungry for hardware.
The confrontation of the two quarterbacks is intriguing in itself, but this contest also features two of the best wide receivers in the league, Davante Adams and DK Metcalf.
You can also enjoy: Chiefs vs Raiders, Rams vs 49ers and Ravens vs Dolphins
WEEK 11: Washington Football Team vs Panthers
The coach of Washington, Ron Rivera, will make his first return to Bank of America Stadium since he was fired by the Panthers during the 2019 season.
The two teams played a close game in Washington last year (the Panthers won 20-13), but both have new starting quarterbacks, with Sam darnold joining Carolina of the Jets and the officer Ryan fitzpatrick landing with Washington at age 38.
You can also enjoy: Cardinals vs Seahawks, Ravens vs Bears and Cowboys vs Chiefs
WEEK 12: Browns vs Ravens
There has been a lot of debate this offseason about whether Browns or the Ravens They are the best team in the AFC North.
Cleveland made the playoffs for the first time since 2002 last year, but still lost twice to Batlimore, including a second wild encounter in which Lamar jackson dealt with cramps but still led to Ravens to win 47–42.
On November 28, with a pair of two great defenders, quarterbacks and running games, this is anyone’s competition.
You can also enjoy: Rams vs Packers, Seahawcks vs Washington and Eagles vs Giants
WEEK 13: 49er vs Seahawks
The NFC West It appears to be one of the best divisions in the league, and this could be a key game for that ranking in the second half of the season.
The confrontation between a powerful offensive led by Russell Wilson for Seattle and a defensive of San Francisco that almost has to be healthier than last year should be a lot of fun to watch.
And at this point in the season, it is unknown who will be the quarterback of the 49ers.
You can also enjoy: Patriots vs Bills, Ravens vs Steelers and Cowboys vs Saints
WEEK 14: Bills vs Buccaneers
If the Bills would have surpassed the Chiefs, this would have been the confrontation of the Super bowl Last season.
This game will be a great test for the Bills see how they stack up against the reigning champions, and the offense will surely be poised to take on such a dominant defense from the Buccaneers.
This December 12 contest also features a collection of electrifying wide receivers: Stefon Diggs, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Emmanuel Sanders.
You can also enjoy: Ravens vs Browns, Bears vs Packers, Rams vs Cardinals
WEEK 15: Chiefs vs Chargers
The Chiefs haven’t faced much competition in the AFC West in recent years, but the Chargers are on the rise behind the young quarterback Justin herbert and they seek to change that.
Mahomes and most of the starters did not play in their second encounter last season, but the first had to be decided in overtime, eventually ending with a victory of Kansas City 23-20.
If that was any indication of future matchups, this should be a good one.
You can also enjoy: Titans vs Steelers, Seahawks vs Rams and Packers vs Ravens
WEEK 16: Jaguars vs Jets
The top two picks in the 2021 draft go head-to-head on Dec. 26.
There has been great anticipation around Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson in the months leading up to the draft and throughout the preseason, and this game should be no different.
It will be exciting to see how they fare with each other in their rookie seasons, especially at this point in the year.
You can also enjoy: Bills vs Patriots, Steelers vs Chiefs and Browns vs Packers
WEEK 17: Browns vs Steelers
Last year was a tight race to the finish line at the AFC North, with the Steelers, Browns and Ravens making the playoffs, and this year it seems to be more of the same.
This confrontation of Monday Night Football January 3 is sure to have major postseason implications.
The Browns and the Steelers they also played in Week 17 last season, and Cleveland took the victory to secure a playoff spot before proceeding to defeat Pittsburgh once more in the wild-card round for the franchise’s first playoff victory since 1994.
You can also enjoy: Jaguars vs Patriots, Dolphins vs Titans and Chiefs vs Bengals
WEEK 18: Steelers vs Ravens
As noted above, there could be some chaos at the top of the AFC North; This January 9 meeting will likely play a big factor in seeding the playoffs as well.
The rivalry games between the Steelers and the Ravens They have rarely disappointed in recent years.
Pittsburgh got the best of Baltimore in both meetings last season, sweeping the series for the first time since 2017, which is sure to set the home team on fire.
This has all the ingredients for a heated and courageous defensive showdown to end the regular season.
You can also enjoy: Seahawks vs. Cardinals, Patriots vs. Dolphins, and Cowboys vs. Eagles.
With this calendar of the 2021 season of the NFL you can plan your meetings and see the best matches heading to Super Bowl number 56.
(This information was taken and adapted from Sports Illustrated)
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