NFL schedule: Here are 10 crazy trips for buffs
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Last Thursday, the NFL unveiled the full schedule for the upcoming season. It’s the time of year when many fans begin to dream of their next big sporting destinations. THE Log offers you 10 matches not to be missed, while combining these potential great vintages with other sporting moments to make road trips memorable.
1. Panthers vs. Falcons
Sunday, September 10, in Atlanta
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Matthew Bergeron, during the NFL evaluation camp in Indianapolis, last March.
Why this duel between two clubs which did not have their place in the playoffs last season? Because with the Falcons, it will be the first career game for Victoriavillois Matthew Bergeron, on the offensive line. Remember that he was selected in the 38th echelon of the repechage. On the other side, quarterback Bryce Young, first choice of the same auction, will also make his debut. Question to take full advantage of the weekend, why not a small detour the day before by Athens, where the Bulldogs of the University of Georgia, will receive Ball State? Not a great game, but a great opportunity to see the defending NCAA National Champions. Ball lover? Note that the Pittsburgh Pirates are also in Atlanta on Friday and Saturday to rub shoulders with the excellent Braves.
2. Eagles vs. Patriots
Sunday September 10, in Foxborough
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Tom Brady after the Patriots’ historic comeback at the expense of the Falcons in Super Bowl 51.
There will be emotion in the air at Gillette Stadium for this Patriots opener. The organization has announced it will honor newly retired Tom Brady, who brought glory and triumphs to the Patriots from his unlikely explosion in 2001 until the end of his marriage to the team in 2019. certainly matches with more cachet, but the magnitude of the moment promises to be memorable. If you’re also interested in NCAA football, Boston College will receive Holy Cross the day before. If you have the opportunity to extend your stay in the Boston area, the rivalry between the Red Sox and the Yankees will be on the menu for four games starting the next day.
3. Bills vs. Jets
Monday, September 11, in New York
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Aaron Rodgers was introduced to the New York press after joining the Jets.
It’s not everyone’s ideal Monday night game, but the stakes will be captivating with the debut of Aaron Rodgers for the Jets. The latter shone for a long time in Green Bay, he who was the starting quarterback of the Packers since 2008. He will not face his former team this year, but it promises against the Bills as a curtain raiser. If you’re also a baseball fan, the Milwaukee Brewers will be visiting the Yankees for a three-game series Sept. 8-10. Do you have a preference for the Mets? They’ll be in town against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sept. 11-14.
4. Broncos vs. Dolphins
Sunday, September 24, in Miami
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After 15 years with the Saints, Sean Payton made the jump to the Broncos.
The Dolphins return this season with what should be some of the most exciting offense in the NFL. The Broncos are recovering from their disastrous last season, but will be very intriguing with offensive guru Sean Payton taking control of the team. Note that his candidate of choice to lead the defense, coordinator Vic Fangio, decided to join the Dolphins instead. Ah, and that same Fangio was fired by the Broncos after the 2021 season. To add a baseball component, the Marlins will be in Miami to face the Brewers there, on Friday and Saturday. On the football side of the NCAA, it would be necessary to turn to small programs like Florida International. Otherwise, there is always the beach…
5. Chiefs vs. Jets
Sunday, October 1, in New York
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In 2019, Patrick Mahomes was forced to miss the duel against Aaron Rodgers’ Packers.
For the first time, football fans will be treated to a matchup between quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers. In 2019, the two pivots had to live a duel, but Mahomes was injured in a knee. In 2021, it was COVID that forced Rodgers to miss another potential date. The third time should be the good one! The day before, Syracuse University in New York State will host the Clemson Tigers, who are still among the most serious contenders. It will take about 3.45 hours to get to Metlife Stadium from Syracuse, but the game is in the evening. Closer, Rutgers will receive Wagner.
6. Bills vs. Bengals
Sunday, November 5, in Cincinnati
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Damar Hamlin will return to play with the Bills next season.
It’s hard to forget that last December the Bills took to the jungle in Cincinnati, only to have the game quickly called off when safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and fought for his life in the next days. Hamlin has the green light to return to the game this season and this return to Cincinnati promises to be heavy with emotions. Not to mention that both teams should once again aspire to top honors. NCAA side, the Cincinnati Bearcats, a program that is experiencing a great emergence, will receive UCF.
7. Eagles vs. Chiefs
Monday, November 20, in Kansas City
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Jalen Hurts had 15 rushing touchdowns last season, a record for a quarterback.
It’s the rematch of the last Super Bowl between two teams that still have everything to go through. The traditional Monday night game has not often offered such a spectacle in recent years. In addition to savoring the wonders of the kingdom of the barbecue in Kansas City, it would also be possible to attend an NCAA duel between the University of Missouri and the Florida Gators on Saturday. Otherwise, the same day, the Kansas Jayhawks will host the Kansas State Wildcats. The “Sunflower Showdown” is a long regional rivalry more than a century old.
8. Packers vs. Lions
Thursday, November 23
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The Lions have hosted a Thanksgiving game every year for several decades.
A Thanksgiving game in Detroit is a great tradition in the world of football. If the Lions haven’t made that tradition great over the years due to their disappointing performance, they have everything this year to break with their mediocrity of the past few years. This team puts on a good show, which should be enhanced in the divisional rivalry with the Packers and their quarterback Jordan Love, who will begin his first season as a starter. Speaking of rivalry, two days later, the University of Michigan Wolverines will host the Ohio State Buckeyes in Ann Arbor, less than an hour away. It’s hard to find two teams that hate each other so much, all sports combined! A must see, if ticket prices remain acceptable. Do you want more? Less than four hours away, the Bengals host the Steelers in Cincinnati the next day. Another intense rivalry!
9. 49ers vs. Eagles
Sunday, December 3
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Due to an elbow injury, Brock Purdy was not a shadow of himself in the conference final against the Eagles.
The last National Conference final, last January, was sabotaged by the injury of 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. He was then the young sensation of the NFL with his impossible rise from the last draft pick to the starting position of a big football machine. If he recovers well from delicate elbow surgery, he will return to his position. Around Philadelphia in December, it’s probably worth combining the experience with a Flyers, Devils, Islanders or Rangers hockey game, all of which are within a two-hour drive. That’s not to mention the opportunities available in the NBA.
10. Bengals vs. Chiefs
Sunday, December 31
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Joe Burrow and the Bengals often give the Chiefs a hard time.
This is a match that is likely to be crucial for the race for the playoffs between two powers of the American conference who have developed a great rivalry. The Bengals and the Chiefs have been opposed in the last two conference finals, two duels decided by three small points apart. A New Year’s Day in Kansas City sounds like a good idea, especially if there’s a chance to combine it with a St. Louis Blues hockey game, just over three hours away.
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