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2018 -- Ravens/Fish 2017 -- Jets/Fish 2016 -- Ravens/Jets 2015 -- Colts/Jets 2014 -- Bears/Pats*** 2013 (anomaly #1) -- Pats***/Pats*** 2012 (anomaly #2) -- Jets/Jets

This is nothing new and completely intentional. For a number of years now the NFL has scheduled divisional opponents in W17 for that very reason.

I believe home field advantage matters least of all in the opening week because both teams are fired up. I'm actually glad we open on the road. And I'm very pleased we get the Pats*** early in the season when they are typically at their weakest.

This is nice the Bills get to kick Gase's ass for the second consecutive regular season game!

It's fake. We already have two confirmed NYJ games (W1 on road, W17 at home), although the W4 vs. Pats*** appears to be legit. Not really.

Ok, the Bills' schedule leak is fake. Manish Mehta just released the Jets' schedule and the Bills open at the Meadowlands, and finish at home vs. Jets in W17. This would be AWESOME.

Where are you getting this? I'm almost certain I've seen bye weeks before Thursday games, which actually makes a ton of sense.

Aside from a potential December game at Nashville I would LOVE this schedule. 6 of first 10 at home, and the end of the season road schedule is not daunting. I couldn't care less about primetime games. Once the Bills become a perennial playoff team again we'll get our fair share.

Like I said, we'll know soon enough. I don't believe teams are precluded from having a bye before a Thursday game -- in fact, that scenario should be preferred.

And here’s the funny thing: whether you trust them or not there’s not a damn thing you can do about it so sit back and enjoy the ride!

It would be a polarizing pick at #9, for sure.

Compared to what? It looks like a very balanced schedule, and having the bye the week before a Thursday game makes sense. It also follows the NFL's recent trend of divisional matchups in W17. It actually looks "kinda legit" to me. We'll know in about 13 hours. Edit: by the way, I looked at last year's schedule and there were a total of four "back-to-back" home and away games. This leaked schedule has five.

If nothing else, it matches the Browns “leak” for that game. We’ll find out soon enough.

You guys are cracking me up. I thought Hux was laughable in VII with the ridiculous overacting and all too easy Hitler comparison. I've always liked that the Star Wars franchise (III-VI) combined a dramatic storyline with lighthearted moments. I don't see that the trend has changed all that much.

I'm gonna go all @Jay_Fixit on this thread and say "who cares?" They'll show up to play on Sunday and we can read the names on the back of the jerseys.

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Check out this ^^ guy. He thinks we're talking about the Sabres. Wrong forum, buddy.

Common man, you forgot about Christian Wade -- he's gonna rush for 1500 himself!

Huh? Episodes IV-VI were full of corny dialogue and humor. I have really enjoyed Episodes VII and VIII. People take some of this schitt way too seriously.

Geez, I like Ovi even more now. That was impressive.

Yeah, man, "offended" is the wrong word. Incredulous is a better one. (look it up, Thurman) Anyway, it's all in good fun. Cheers and enjoy not watching the schedule release!

Dude, I enjoy the back and forth -- I remain curious as to just how long you'll continue to mock people who want to set their travel schedules. And yes, I've already spoken to several people about the release tomorrow night so we can make our plans and book our travel arrangements.

It's a sad state of affairs that anyone feels a need to apologize for being an optimist on a FAN message board.

You're so right. Why haven't I already bought my plane tickets and booked the Airbnb?

If I'm Beane I want to keep #9...Oliver at 3-tech is a key piece for this defense.