2018 NFL Schedule Released

[XXXIVwin]

It’s a Sunday night game too.

I thought the Rams supposedly couldn’t host Sunday Night games at the Coliseum because it’s a “school night” and all. Was this changed?

 

[VeteranRamFan]

I thought the Rams supposedly couldn’t host Sunday Night games at the Coliseum because it’s a “school night” and all. Was this changed?

Thanksgiving week. School out?

 

[DaveFan'51]

Packers schedule was leaked. We get them week 10.

Is that in GB or LA!!?


Edit: Never mind just checked, it's in LA!!

 

[dieterbrock]

It’s a Sunday night game too.

How do know that?

 

[OldSchool]

How do know that?

Zooming in on that clipboard. But some Packet fans now are saying that's fake so well see tonight I guess.

 

[OldSchool]

I thought the Rams supposedly couldn’t host Sunday Night games at the Coliseum because it’s a “school night” and all. Was this changed?

They also had restrictions of back to back games and there were s couple times we and USC both played at home on the same weekend last year so well see what happens tonight worth the official rwalease.

Thanksgiving week. School outrelease.

This is two weeks before but not sure what the school schedule is like.

 

[OldSchool]

Yeah looking at the Packers "leak" it's wrong. Week 1 they list as Sept 9th which is likely correct. But they show us hosting them Nov 18th on Sunday. One we know that can't be because the 19th we're in Mexico City vs the Chiefs. Also if you go through the calendar that game on the 18th/19th would be schedule week 11. So the Packers thing is a fake. Guess we have to wait 10 hours till 5pm PST for anything other than week 11 vs the Chiefs.

 

[OldSchool]

View: https://mobile.twitter.com/NFLfootballinfo/status/986968754155384833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-650017213502390931.ampproject.net%2F1524089272632%2Fframe.html

 

[T-REX]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...test-rumors-ahead-of-official-release?src=rss

2018 NFL Schedule Leaks: Latest Rumors Ahead of Official Release

On April 19 at 8 p.m. ET the NFL will release the 2018 schedule for every team. We've known for months who each team's opponents are, but we have yet to find out the schedule.

As the schedule release approaches, bits and pieces of news come out about the schedule. Whether it's potential opponents for certain weeks, which teams will be playing abroad or if there are any time shifts for prime-time game.

Below, we'll look at these reports and examine them.

There will be a two-hour special starting at 8 p.m. on the NFL Network for the schedule release.

Eagles to Open Against Vikings

According to Howard Eskin of Fox29 Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Eagles are set to host the Minnesota Vikings on September 6 to open the season in a rematch of the NFC Championship Game:



While it will technically be a rematch for the teams, the personnel will look a little different, most notably at quarterback.

For the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles, they'll hope to have Carson Wentz back under center.

For the Vikings, they'll look to have quarterback Kirk Cousins lead them to a victory in a hostile Philly environment.

We knew the Eagles were going to open up the season since they're champions, but it was unclear who they would face.

A rematch with the Vikings is deserving of this slot as it should be a competitive game. Let's just hope it won't be a repeat of the Eagles 38-7 shellacking over the Vikings.

All Prime-time Games to Start Sooner

Well this should make football fans happy.

According to Ben Volin of the Boston Globe, all NFL prime-time games will start a bit earlier.

Here's the breakdown Volin has reported:

Of course, this is a win-win for everyone as those extra few minutes do make a difference.

The 15 minutes taken off of Monday Night Football could lead to games ending closer to 11 p.m. than midnight eastern time.

It's not confirmed why this scheduling change was made, but an educated guess would be in an attempt to try to restore ratings a bit.
As Volin noted in his tweet, the east coast football fans can't always stay up until midnight watching football for various reasons like going to work the next day.


This was a great move by the NFL, and it will hopefully lead to more people staying up to finish the game.

Mexico City Game Revealed

For the third consecutive year, the NFL is going to head south of the border to play in Mexico City.

The yearly affair resurfaced in 2016 after being on a hiatus since 2005.

According to ESPN Mexico [h/t RamsWire],the Los Angeles Rams and Kansas City Chiefs will meet on November 19 on Monday Night Football in Mexico City.

This will be a fantastic opportunity for the NFL to showcase its product in Mexico as both the Chiefs and Rams should be fairly competitive in 2018, especially the Rams.

Most notably it will be in Patrick Mahomes' second-year with the Chiefs, but it will be his first full season as the starting quarterback.

The Rams will also have newcomers Ndamukong Suh and Brandin Cooks to showcase, too.

But most notably, we'll see the returns of two players against their former teams. Cornerback Marcus Peters, formerly of the Chiefs, and wide receiver Sammy Watkins who signed this offseason with the Chiefs.

This has the makings of another great example of prime-time football.

 

[RamsFanCK]

Good lord, can we buy tickets all ready

 

[DaveFan'51]

View: https://twitter.com/NFL/status/986394687001985024


Plus ESPN will have a reveal show for their schedule.


View: https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/986409888233525249

PRGRAMING UPDATE!! I just checked the ESPN TV schedule and find no mention of the "Schedule Release Show"! But It is scheduled to be on NFLN at 5:00pm PST/ 8:00pm EST and repeating at 8:00pm PST / 11:00pm EST.

I just thought everyone would want to know!

Edit: I just Noticed @T-REX's post!!

 

[Corbin]

Good lord, can we buy tickets all ready

Is it me or did the schedule come out later than last year?

 

[RamsFanCK]

Is it me or did the schedule come out later than last year?

I think it was the 14th last year. So basically a freaking long week

 

[Corbin]

I think it was the 14th last year. So basically a freaking long week

Needing to schedule going to LA and stioid NFL is taking forever!

 

[OldSchool]

PRGRAMING UPDATE!! I just checked the ESPN TV schedule and find no mention of the "Schedule Release Show"! But It is scheduled to be on NFLN at 5:00pm PST/ 8:00pm EST and repeating at 8:00pm PST / 11:00pm EST.

I just thought everyone would want to know!

Edit: I just Noticed @T-REX's post!!

BSPN is likely from what I read to talk about their broadcast schedule during the regular nfl program that night.

 

[OldSchool]

Is it me or did the schedule come out later than last year?

I read it’s been coming out the Thursday before the draft for a few years now. Keeps them in the news when the nba and nhl are heavy in the post season.

 

[Corbin]

I read it’s been coming out the Thursday before the draft for a few years now. Keeps them in the news when the nba and nhl are heavy in the post season.

just kinda eager!
Really want to schedule time to go see the Rams and catch a Dodgers game to. Might even take a flight to Mexico City. We’ll see how things go!

 

[yrba1]

Packers schedule was leaked. We get them week 10.

Will be going to that game too, looking forward to it if that's the case

 

[socalrams90]

Apparently we host the Vikings on week four. Only leak so far

 

[Psycho_X]

Apparently we host the Vikings on week four. Only leak so far

No idea who this dude is so not sure if true but maybe a Thursday game.