NFL Schedule 2023 : Week 1 Preseason
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HOU 20 , NE 9 | Davis Mills 99 | Malik Cunningham 34 | Tank Dell 65 | |
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SEA 24 , MIN 13 | Drew Lock 191 | Ty Chandler 41 | Jake Bobo 55 |
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PIT 27 , TB 17 | Mason Rudolph 132 | Calvin Austin III 23 | Calvin Austin III 73 | |
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GB 36 , CIN 19 | Sean Clifford 208 | Emanuel Wilson 111 | Dontayvion Wicks 68 | |
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ATL 19 , MIA 3 | Logan Woodside 146 | Godwin Igwebuike 70 | Xavier Malone 50 | |
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DET 21 , NYG 16 | Nate Sudfeld 194 | Jashaun Corbin 40 | Chase Cota 60 | |
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WAS 17 , CLE 15 | Dorian Thompson-Robinson 102 | Chris Rodriguez Jr. 39 | Austin Watkins Jr. 71 | |
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ARI 18 , DEN 17 | Clayton Tune 135 | Ty'Son Williams 51 | Daniel Arias 49 |
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CHI 23 , TEN 17 | Malik Willis 189 | Julius Chestnut 46 | DJ Moore 62 | |
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BUF 23 , IND 19 | Matt Barkley 172 | Deon Jackson 35 | Malik Turner 48 | |
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NYJ 27 , CAR 0 | Matt Corral 126 | Israel Abanikanda 56 | Derek Wright 35 | |
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JAX 28 , DAL 23 | Will Grier 199 | Tank Bigsby 52 | John Stephens Jr. 56 | |
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BAL 20 , PHI 19 | Tanner McKee 148 | Justice Hill 48 | Tyrie Cleveland 68 | |
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LAC 34 , LAR 17 | Stetson Bennett 191 | Elijah Dotson 92 | Tyler Johnson 70 |
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NO 26 , KC 24 | Shane Buechele 155 | Chris Oladokun 30 | Nikko Remigio 71 | |
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LV 34 , SF 7 | Aidan O'Connell 141 | Zamir White 43 | Cole Fotheringham 71 |
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About NFL Schedule 2023 : Week 1 Preseason
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National Football League (NFL) is the premier professional football league in the United States. Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, the NFL grew in popularity, and the league began to expand, with new teams being added and the championship game becoming more widely watched. In 1960, the American Football League (AFL) was established as a rival league to the NFL. The two leagues competed with each other for players, fans, and television contracts, but in 1966, the two leagues agreed to merge. The merger led to the creation of the Super Bowl, a championship game between the two leagues' champions.
The NFL regular season is the heart and soul of professional football. It typically spans around 18 game weeks and the NFL prepares a rigorous schedule to ensure an even flow of matchups. This schedule contains all of the event’s time, date, and location information. The NFL schedule is crucial not only for football fans and their viewership but also for the players who need to compete week in and week out.
From the release of the preseason schedule to the exciting kickoff of the regular season, each step in the timeline builds anticipation and fuels the passion of fans. The formulation of the schedule requires careful consideration of divisional and conference matchups, balancing team schedules, and strategic placement of marquee games. As fans eagerly await each year's scheduled release, they anticipate the unforgettable moments, thrilling rivalries, and intense competition that lies ahead on the road to Super Bowl glory. The schedule is as important for players and coaches as they devise strategies based on their upcoming opponents and matches.
2023 - 24 NFL Seasons
The NFL regular season is the heart and soul of professional football. It typically runs from early September to late December or early January, spanning 17 weeks. During this time, teams compete in a series of 16 games, with each team having one bye week.
The regular season is divided into weeks, and teams play their opponents based on a predetermined schedule. Matchups are strategically arranged to ensure fair competition and diversity of opponents. Each team faces divisional rivals twice (home and away), conference opponents, and a rotation of teams from the opposite conference.
Teams strive to secure victories and accumulate wins throughout the regular season. These wins determine playoff eligibility and seeding for the postseason. The NFL postseason is the elimination round of games that follow the conclusion of the regular season.
How NFL decides on the schedule?
The NFL schedule is highly anticipated by fans and players alike. The NFL regular season schedule for this year spans 18 weeks. With one bye week planned during the season, each club plays 17 games. In the past, there have been weeks without any byes and 16 games played in the NFL, featuring every team in the league. The NFL will play up to 14 games in some weeks, even though up to four teams have bye weeks planned. The NFL schedule typically features games on Thursday, Sunday, and Monday. Sundays are when the great majority of games are played. There can be games planned on Friday or Saturday in certain weeks.
The postseason games follow the regular season and include the top-performing teams in the regular season. It typically runs from early January to early February, culminating in the Super Bowl. The postseason consists of a single-elimination tournament, where the top seven teams from each conference compete for conference championships and a shot at the Super Bowl. The first round, known as Wild Card Weekend, features three wild card teams and four divisional champions from each conference. The winners advance to the Divisional Round, followed by the Conference Championships, where the two remaining teams from each conference battle for a spot in the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl is the pinnacle of the postseason, with the champions from the AFC and NFC facing off to determine the ultimate winner. The NFL postseason is of paramount importance as it determines the conference champions and ultimately crowns the Super Bowl champion, solidifying their place in football history. It showcases the best teams, intense competition, and unforgettable moments, capturing the attention and excitement of fans worldwide.
The week before the Super Bowl, the NFL traditionally holds the Pro Bowl, the name for the league’s all-star game. With the league expanding the regular season from a 16-game schedule to 17 games, the Pro Bowl was moved from the last weekend in January to the first weekend in February.
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NFL Schedule (2023-24) Key Dates and Events
The 2023-24 NFL schedule is out and the planning by teams has already been set in motion. The 2023-24 NFL season is commencing its first Black Friday game with the New York Jets set to face off against the Miami Dolphins.
Here are the key dates and events for the 2023-24 NFL season.
Event | Date | Year |
NFL Hall of Fame Game | August 3 | 2023 |
First Preseason Weekend | August 10-13 | 2023 |
Second Preseason Weekend | August 17-21 | 2023 |
Third Preseason Weekend | August 24-27 | 2023 |
Roster Cuts Due | August 29 | 2023 |
Waiver Claims and Practice Squads Formation | August 30 | 2023 |
2023-24 NFL Regular Season Kickoff (Chiefs vs. Lions) | September 7 | 2023 |
Fall League Meetings | October 17-18 | 2023 |
NFL Trade Deadline | October 31 | 2023 |
Deadline for tagged players to report | November 14 | 2023 |
Roster Updates are lifted | December 12-13 | 2023 |
Clubs may begin signing free-agent players for the 2024 season. | January 8 | 2024 |
Wild Card Playoff Games | January 13-15 | 2024 |
Divisional Playoff Games | January 20-21 | 2024 |
AFC and NFC Championship Games | January 28 | 2024 |
Pro Bowl Games | February 4 | 2024 |
Super Bowl LVIII, Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas | February 11 | 2024 |
NFL Scouting Combine, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis | February 27 –March 4 | 2024 |