Chaos Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 With the extended schedule, the NFL should consider having each team play one game against every other team in their conference plus three against the other conference. With the elimination of pre-season, start the season with each teams 3 interconference games (least important for tiebreakers) and finish the season playing the three teams in thier division when the games are the most critical. This system makes its so that every team in a conference has a very similar strength of schedule. Its just too silly to have the dispartiy in SOS that exists now. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Sure. Good luck with that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flomoe Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 🤦♂️ The television people paying billions would love this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDingus Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 It'd be interesting for a bit, but after a while it'd grow stale to see the same thing every year. Also, wouldn't it only be 2 interconference games instead of 3? 15 games vs AFC teams, 2 vs NFC? Either way, division rivalries would slowly disappear, regardless of when the games are being played. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 NFL should play conference not divisional schedules, I agree. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 9 hours ago, Chaos said: With the extended schedule, the NFL should consider having each team play one game against every other team in their conference plus three against the other conference. With the elimination of pre-season, start the season with each teams 3 interconference games (least important for tiebreakers) and finish the season playing the three teams in thier division when the games are the most critical. This system makes its so that every team in a conference has a very similar strength of schedule. Its just too silly to have the dispartiy in SOS that exists now. Spunds like you do not like @Chaos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, Chaos said: With the extended schedule, the NFL should consider having each team play one game against every other team in their conference plus three against the other conference. With the elimination of pre-season, start the season with each teams 3 interconference games (least important for tiebreakers) and finish the season playing the three teams in thier division when the games are the most critical. This system makes its so that every team in a conference has a very similar strength of schedule. Its just too silly to have the dispartiy in SOS that exists now. But what if KC played the Rams, Chicago, and Atlanta this year in the NFC, and Buffalo got Philly, Dallas, and SF? Three easy wins vs. three difficult games, which could affect the first tie breaker: overall record. At least when a team plays one non-conference division in the entirety, there is a better chance they will be facing a good team, as each division has one (well, except this year with the NFC South, lol). Also, under your proposal, we should just eliminate the divisions then. Edited January 1, 2023 by chongli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Keep divisions and 6 games against division opponents. Too much history and rivalry. Too much fun now that we own the AFCE after the drought. Once we get to a 21-22 game season in like 2050, assuming no expansion franchises which is no safe bet, then we could do: all AFC teams, each division opponent 2x, and still get 3-4 NFC games per year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayboy54 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 That way, we could play KC in Kansas City every single year for the rest of our lives. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 It doesn't matter, some teams will still have easier schedules since not every team plays the other team. There is no way to have this happen as they will never expand to 31 games. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man with No Name Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 There is logic to what you guys are proposing, but "if it ain't broke..." no reason for the NFL to make a move like this. you can't make the system fair. the best team does not always win the super bowl. and yet we have the most popular game in America. and with all that said, given enough time, the cream will rise. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_Matter_What Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Hard no from me. I like how it's done in general. 2 division games, rotation of others, easier schedule for worse teams. Very interesting and totally ok. Much better than same 15 conference games each year. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbillievable Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 (edited) I don't like that Buffalo played in Las Vegas during the pandemic and I won't get to experience that stadium until 2018 2028, when it's no longer new. Edited January 1, 2023 by unbillievable 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, unbillievable said: I don't like that Buffalo played in Las Vegas during the pandemic and I won't get to experience that stadium until 2018, when it's no longer new. I hate to tell you, but 2018 already happened. Seriously, if the Bills win the AFC next season they'll be in Las Vegas for the Super Bowl. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 35 minutes ago, Big Turk said: It doesn't matter, some teams will still have easier schedules since not every team plays the other team. There is no way to have this happen as they will never expand to 31 games. the difference in two or three interconference games is 95% less differential, than the chiefs getting to play four games against teams that are not even trying to compete. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 40 minutes ago, unbillievable said: I don't like that Buffalo played in Las Vegas during the pandemic and I won't get to experience that stadium until 2018 2028, when it's no longer new. Actually it's 2026 and they could be playing in Vegas again in 2027 if both they and the Raiders finish in same position in standings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Nah--It would be better if the Bills play AFCE teams 4 times each (except not in Miami until at least Halloween). There... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 13 hours ago, Chaos said: With the extended schedule, the NFL should consider having each team play one game against every other team in their conference plus three against the other conference. With the elimination of pre-season, start the season with each teams 3 interconference games (least important for tiebreakers) and finish the season playing the three teams in thier division when the games are the most critical. This system makes its so that every team in a conference has a very similar strength of schedule. Its just too silly to have the dispartiy in SOS that exists now. from a parity standpoint- it’s an interesting idea. Ditch division rivalry but also ditch marginal teams coasting through weak divisions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 3 hours ago, clayboy54 said: That way, we could play KC in Kansas City every single year for the rest of our lives. Should be LVR since a number of posters say there is no advantage to playing at home in November and December. Could Bills make deal with NFL to play week 18 in LV every year? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 (edited) Rivalries make money dude. The whole thing is not designed to be most fair. It is the way it is to maximize revenue. Edited January 1, 2023 by Matt_In_NH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbillievable Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 I like the idea of 1 out of 17 games being played in a neutral site. Someplace with a resort or night life. Good for fans who don't live in the home city that don't want to be harassed by road fans. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 6 hours ago, unbillievable said: I don't like that Buffalo played in Las Vegas during the pandemic and I won't get to experience that stadium until 2018 2028, when it's no longer new. Might be a hell of a lot cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 3 hours ago, unbillievable said: I like the idea of 1 out of 17 games being played in a neutral site. Someplace with a resort or night life. Good for fans who don't live in the home city that don't want to be harassed by road fans. Im thinking they should build a stadium that is a giant hot tub. Everyone sits in filthy steaming water to watch the game and….well, you know what happens in hot tubs….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleezoid Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 (edited) I'm not sure how they can do it, but increase cross-conference games. I'm in Tampa, and I missed the last Bills game here because it was post-covid and tickets prices were off the charts. I was at the previous game 8 years before, but that was when both teams sucked. Score was like 13-10, can't remember. It's an 8 year cycle. I'll have maybe 1 time to see them here because it'll be 1 time in 14 years. Edited January 3, 2023 by Fleezoid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 4 minutes ago, Fleezoid said: I'm not sure how they can do it, but increase cross-conference games. I'm in Tampa, and I missed the last Bills game here because it was post-covid and tickets prices were off the charts. I was at the previous game 8 years before, but that was when both teams sucked. Score was like 13-10, can't remember. It's an 8 year cycle. I'll have maybe 1 time to see them here because it'll be 1 time in 14 years. Can’t get the greyhound to Miami? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoAZBillfan Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 On 1/1/2023 at 8:22 AM, Albany,n.y. said: I hate to tell you, but 2018 already happened. Seriously, if the Bills win the AFC next season they'll be in Las Vegas for the Super Bowl. Arizona first😬 All aboard!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBob806 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 On 1/1/2023 at 12:20 PM, Over 29 years of fanhood said: from a parity standpoint- it’s an interesting idea. Ditch division rivalry but also ditch marginal teams coasting through weak divisions The Patriots run of SBs, they cruised to division titles, winning at least 5 out of 6 division games every season. It's all cyclical. I hope the NFL doesn't expand or change any of the scheduling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. K Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 On 1/1/2023 at 9:34 AM, JohnBonhamRocks said: Keep divisions and 6 games against division opponents. Too much history and rivalry. Too much fun now that we own the AFCE after the drought. Once we get to a 21-22 game season in like 2050, assuming no expansion franchises which is no safe bet, then we could do: all AFC teams, each division opponent 2x, and still get 3-4 NFC games per year. And solar powered android players with titanium knees. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleezoid Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 13 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said: Can’t get the greyhound to Miami? Been there 5 times. I travel well, been to 10 NFL stadiums. Just sayin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 1 minute ago, Fleezoid said: Been there 5 times. I travel well, been to 10 NFL stadiums. Just sayin! Ok fair enough… I see they play the Bucs next year but in Buffalo… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 5 minutes ago, DrBob806 said: The Patriots run of SBs, they cruised to division titles, winning at least 5 out of 6 division games every season. It's all cyclical. I hope the NFL doesn't expand or change any of the scheduling. In all their domination I think they only actually went 6-0 in division once or twice though. Obviously 2008 and think there was one other. They have a pretty average record in Miami. I am not for scrapping divisions. I just don't see how it improves anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleezoid Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 26 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said: Ok fair enough… I see they play the Bucs next year but in Buffalo… Yeah, that's the issue. They play one division from the other conference each year. So, 4 years to get thru the conference and they rotate home/away. As I mentioned, not sure if it's fixable. I know they like the rivalries, either within division or conference. I'm just whining. I'd like some easier Bills games to see. I haven't been to Jacksonville....yet, so there is that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 (edited) On 1/1/2023 at 8:16 AM, Pine Barrens Mafia said: NFL should play conference not divisional schedules, I agree. And split them east and west for travel and TV purposes. Jerruh would be pissed so it ain't gonna happen. Edited January 3, 2023 by That's No Moon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red King Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Would unbalance the divisions. Jets and 'Phins beat us in their homes, but lost to us here. Now if we happened to only play once against division foes and pulled NE at home, NYJ and MIA on the road, we'd have finished 1-2 in the division, losing tie-breakers to both the Jets and 'Phins. The tie-breaker would be based on the one head-to-head. Could you imagine if, say, the Cowboys and Eagles only played once a season, and what an advantage home-field would give them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 I'd have them play all three division opponents in the first 5 weeks of the season, then again, the last three weeks of the season. It seems every year there are multiple teams that play a division opponent one week, someone else the next week, then the same division opponent again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 25 minutes ago, Fleezoid said: Yeah, that's the issue. They play one division from the other conference each year. So, 4 years to get thru the conference and they rotate home/away. As I mentioned, not sure if it's fixable. I know they like the rivalries, either within division or conference. I'm just whining. I'd like some easier Bills games to see. I haven't been to Jacksonville....yet, so there is that. This is not the division game …they do play an extra game now against the NFC and next year it’s against the Bucs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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