NFL Schedule Leaks 2024: Tracking Latest Rumors, News Ahead of May 15 Schedule Release
NFL Schedule Leaks 2024: Tracking Latest Rumors, News Schedule Release Nears
We know the NFL will release its 2024 schedule next Wednesday evening. And we know each team’s home and road opponents list. In just a few short days, we’ll be able to fire off win-loss predictions, most of which will age poorly. But why wait until then?
As the official release nears, various leaks and rumors will help us piece together each team’s scheduling puzzle. If you don’t mind spoilers, follow this tracker to stay current on the latest leaks as they become available.
NFL Schedule Leaks 2024
Note: Exercise caution when reading scheduling leaks and rumors. They’re usually accurate if shared by reliable sources, but nobody’s perfect. And you definitely shouldn’t book travel based on NFL schedule leaks.
Browns Won’t Play Jaguars in London
The Browns are one of Jacksonville’s home opponents next season, but you apparently can rule them out as a “visitor” for the Jaguars’ host game in London. On Tuesday, the Browns announced fan travel experiences for multiple cities in 2024, including Jacksonville. That seemingly would rule out a trip to London.
Per NFL Schedule Update on X, the New York Jets and New England Patriots are the Jaguars’ most likely London opponents.
Ravens Hosting Week 1 Sunday Night Football?
The Ravens and Orioles rarely, if ever, hold games in Baltimore on the same day. And Major League Baseball/the Orioles historically have rejected NFL requests to change schedules. Most notably, the Ravens were forced to open on the road in 2013 despite being the defending Super Bowl champions.
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However, the Orioles recently informed fans that their home game for Sunday, Sept. 8, was moved from a 1:35 p.m. ET start to 12:05. Many saw the announcement as an indication the Ravens could play at home for the Week 1 edition of Sunday Night Football.
NFL On Netflix?
First Tom Brady, now Christmas games? Recent reports suggest that the streaming giant might be looking to acquire more than just a live roast of one of the league’s most popular players.
Boomer Esiason raised the topic during his daily weekday morning radio show and said he would not be surprised if Netflix is ultimately involved in streaming this year’s Christmas games.
“I could be wrong, but I don’t think I am,” Esiason said. “Do not be surprised if the NFL and Netflix get in bed for a nice little Christmas Day football games. I would not be surprised.”
Front Office Sports (FOS) initially reported back in April that the league was set to auction off TV rights for its two 2024 Christmas Day games with bidding open to all of its media partners, including CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN-ABC, and Amazon Prime Video. At that point, FOS reported that games were “more likely to appear on linear TV networks than streaming platforms,” per sources with direct knowledge of the league’s strategy.
If Esiason is to be believed, Netflix may now have inserted itself into the fray as well and could end up being the broadcast partner for the league’s 2024 Christmas Day games.
What’s Been Confirmed for the 2024 NFL Schedule?
Well, not much, but more than what you might assume. The NFL already has confirmed certain details, such as international “home” teams, Thanksgiving hosts, and a Week 1 matchup.
Here’s what we know:
- The Chiefs will be at home for the NFL season opener on Thursday, Sept. 5.
- The Eagles and Packers will play in Brazil on Friday, Sept. 6.
- The Jaguars, Bears, and Vikings will “host” games in London.
- The Panthers will “host” a game in Munich, Germany.
- The Cowboys and Lions will host games on Thanksgiving.
Taylor Swift’s Potential Impact on 2024 NFL Schedule
Though not confirmed, there’s a prevailing assumption the NFL built the schedule with Taylor Swift’s tour in mind. If Swift is performing at an NFL venue on or near a gameday, the belief is the venue’s team will be scheduled either on the road or on a date that allows enough time for stadium crews to prepare for either event.
Here are some notes after cross-referencing dates on Swift’s tour calendar:
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Swift will perform in Miami from Friday, Oct. 18 through Sunday, Oct. 20.
This could force the Dolphins’ Week 7 game to be played on Thursday night, Monday night, or on the road.
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Swift will perform in New Orleans from Friday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Oct. 27.
This could force the Saints’ Week 8 game to be played on Thursday night, Monday night, or on the road.
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Swift will perform in Indianapolis from Friday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 3.
This could force the Colts’ Week 9 game to be played on Thursday night, Monday night, or on the road.
The most probable scenario is the Dolphins, Saints, and Colts all go on the road those respective weeks, as one day likely isn’t enough time to turn over a stadium for events of these magnitudes.
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