It’s that time of the year when NFL fanatics across the country get pumped for the upcoming 2018 NFL schedule! Every August the excitement level builds as fans take a look at the slate of games planed for the upcoming season.
This year, the NFL schedule brings out all the bells and whisltes as they’ve announced a slate of games full of rivalries, big match-ups, high-stakes matchups, plus the most important, the weekly divisional matchups!
The season opener is set to kick off September 6th with a big time game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Atlanta Falcons. Both teams are stacked with talent and this could be a major preview of the NFC Championship and even Super Bowl LIII. As a major Eagles fan, the ending of last season was bittersweet – but with the Eagles sitting at the top of the division, this is a perfect opportunity to start the season off with a bang.
The traditional Thanksgiving game always brings out the greatest emotions. This year, the Detroit Lions will host the Seattle Seahawks in what could be an epic matchup and will definitely have some NFL history made. It’s just the kind of game fans dream of and it will surely deliver on all levels.
One of the ongoing rivalries that continues to foes on year after year is the AFC North’s Monday Night Football battle between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens. This has quickly become one of the best rivalries in the league today given the White-hot action on the field each time they compete. With the expectations being through the roof, these two teams will surely bring out some incredible moments.
The end of the season is always stacked with a slate of key games. This season is no different with NFC and AFC East battle games between the Cowboys and Giants, Eagles and Redskins respectively. With the potential of playoff implications at stake, each game could be a pivotal moment in playoff futures for each team.
Another game to watch for is the Super Bowl rematch between the Patriots and the Eagles in Week 11. It will be the first time the two teams have faced off since they squared off in Super Bowl LII. The excitement around this game will be huge and may even seen some extra exciting moments.
Finally, the regular season ends with a showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers. Could this game be a preview of when these two teams face off in the playoffs in the near future? Time will tell, but the 49ers have been making some great strides in the past couple of years, so this matchup is sure to be an epic battle!
On top of these bigger games, there are so many other awesome games to take in! As the NFL season progresses, fans of all teams should be excited for the high-octane action and anticipation that comes with every single game as teams battle it out for the ultimate goal of the Lombardi Trophy.
The season is filled with a host of classic matchups, divisional battles, and thrilling rematches. It all starts September 6th, and if the NFL schedule is any indication, it’s sure to be an extraordinary football season!