Donuts and Doritos Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 (edited) 49 minutes ago, nucci said: teams do this every year. It's our turn I get it. I don't like it, but I get it. I did find this interesting though, sounds like teams can refuse & not every team is forced to do this: "The Packers are the only NFL team to not have played a regular-season international game because Green Bay always refused to give up a home game to do so. That is because of the disproportionate economic impact giving up a home game would have on Green Bay, by far the smallest market in the NFL." (Edit: as BritBill pointed out to me below, Packers were in England this season) https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/2021/03/30/nfl-adds-17th-game-guarantees-green-bay-packers-play-international-contest-london/7001704002/ Edited January 19, 2023 by Donuts and Doritos Quote
BritBill Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, Donuts and Doritos said: I get it. I don't like it, but I get it. I did find this interesting though, sounds like teams can refuse & not every team is forced to do this: "The Packers are the only NFL team to not have played a regular-season international game because Green Bay always refused to give up a home game to do so. That is because of the disproportionate economic impact giving up a home game would have on Green Bay, by far the smallest market in the NFL." https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/2021/03/30/nfl-adds-17th-game-guarantees-green-bay-packers-play-international-contest-london/7001704002/ Yep, Packers played here this season. 1 Quote
ArtVandalay Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 18 minutes ago, Donuts and Doritos said: Yes, article said it's a home game for us in place of one of our 9 Buffalo home games, so an away game for our opponent (I'm betting will be NE, from what's on the list of teams that are playing overseas). Apparently it's the Titans, thank goodness. Quote
Chandler#81 Posted January 19, 2023 Author Posted January 19, 2023 7 minutes ago, The Jokeman said: So are we going to play against New England? ‘Away’ teams haven’t been announced yet. Quote
BritBill Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, ArtVandalay said: Apparently it's the Titans, thank goodness. Titans are playing their own home game in London. 1 Quote
mikemac2001 Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 (edited) It won’t be pats or jags since they will be playing international as well. If they do non div game down to the top 3 on the list Home Las Vegas Raiders Dallas Cowboys Tampa Bay Buccaneers Denver Broncos - last yr New York Giants - last yr Jacksonville Jaguars - doubt Miami Dolphins - div New England Patriots - doubt New York Jets - div Edited January 19, 2023 by mikemac2001 1 Quote
Peace Frog Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 If the NFL wants to do this, fine. However, I feel like the Bills and our opponent should both count this as a road game. Because essentially, that's what it is. 1 Quote
MJS Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 It would be funny to play New England in England. 1 1 Quote
Donuts and Doritos Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 12 minutes ago, BritBill said: Yep, Packers played here this season. You are absolutely right. I stand corrected. Must have been an old article. Thanks. 1 Quote
BritBill Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, mikemac2001 said: It won’t be pats or jags since they will be playing international as well Home Denver Broncos Las Vegas Raiders Dallas Cowboys New York Giants Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jacksonville Jaguars - doubt Miami Dolphins New England Patriots - doubt New York Jets Giants and Broncos were over here this season. So can probably scratch them too. Although divisional games have happened in London they're very rare and I can't see it happening .So remove Dolphins and Jests as well. Edited January 19, 2023 by BritBill 1 Quote
mikemac2001 Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 8 minutes ago, mikemac2001 said: It won’t be pats or jags since they will be playing international as well. If they do non div game down to the top 3 on the list Home Las Vegas Raiders Dallas Cowboys Tampa Bay Buccaneers Denver Broncos - last yr New York Giants - last yr Jacksonville Jaguars - doubt Miami Dolphins - div New England Patriots - doubt New York Jets - div Updated so I would think the top 3 based on div games other teams playing international this year and last year Quote
RiotAct Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 44 minutes ago, ArtVandalay said: It's still the dumbest thing the league does. So stupid. not sure why 4 international games are needed per year. Quote
Realist Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 Most likely: Dolphins Jets Raiders Cowboys I doubt it will be Dolphins after all three close games this year. Bills wouldn't want to lose home field against them. Cowboys also, that's actually a possible Superbowl matchup and would be a great opening night if Buffalo wins. Even still, they are a great draw for the home team, Pegulas wouldn't want to lose that. My guess is the Raiders, could definitely see that happening. Quote
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 I had predicted Munich but this is good too 1 Quote
RiotAct Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 19 minutes ago, ArtVandalay said: Apparently it's the Titans, thank goodness. ? We don’t play the Titans next season Quote
BritBill Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 1 minute ago, Realist said: Most likely: Dolphins Jets Raiders Cowboys I doubt it will be Dolphins after all three close games this year. Bills wouldn't want to lose home field against them. Cowboys also, that's actually a possible Superbowl matchup and would be a great opening night if Buffalo wins. Even still, they are a great draw for the home team, Pegulas wouldn't want to lose that. My guess is the Raiders, could definitely see that happening. Raiders would be my guess too. Closely followed by Bucs. Quote
RiotAct Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 1 minute ago, Realist said: Most likely: Dolphins Jets Raiders Cowboys I doubt it will be Dolphins after all three close games this year. Bills wouldn't want to lose home field against them. Cowboys also, that's actually a possible Superbowl matchup and would be a great opening night if Buffalo wins. Even still, they are a great draw for the home team, Pegulas wouldn't want to lose that. My guess is the Raiders, could definitely see that happening. yeah I already had the Cowboys matchup circled on my calendar as a game to attend, would hate to lose that one. UGH Quote
pocoboy Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 So the 17 game schedule is making a lot more sense now. I could imagine them eventually wanting to push the 16 "extra" games to international sites every year, if they can figure out suitable markets. I think the fact the Chiefs and Bills are both slated for their extra home game to be abroad is a good thing. It would have been optimal to force Cincy into this instead of New England, as those are the three teams that seem best perched to be fighting for the 1 seed again in 2023. I think you have to hope it's Las Vegas. Denver, NYG, and Tampa all went abroad last season. Also feel like from a competitiveness standpoint, taking away a divisional home match-up is a bridge too far. Theoretically, I could see the league doing some kind of trial balloon of Jacksonville playing "home" at Wembley followed by an "away" game vs Buffalo at Spurs, but that would be a stretch. So to me, it's probably Vegas or the Cowboys. Quote
Just Jack Posted January 19, 2023 Posted January 19, 2023 13 minutes ago, mikemac2001 said: It won’t be pats or jags since they will be playing international as well. If they do non div game down to the top 3 on the list Home Las Vegas Raiders Dallas Cowboys Tampa Bay Buccaneers Denver Broncos - last yr New York Giants - last yr Jacksonville Jaguars - doubt Miami Dolphins - div New England Patriots - doubt New York Jets - div I would think Raiders as the first choice, with Bucs second, unless for some reason, Brady is still on the team. Quote
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