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Rob K · « **Reply #71920 on:** May 13, 2024, 01:40:45 pm »

Quote from: voodoo ray on May 4, 2024, 09:09:15 am

looks like the full schedule will be out this week coming.

Wednesday night I believe

Wonder if the international games might get announced before then though. Aside from kick off game usually a few get announced before the whole thing

voodoo ray · « **Reply #71921 on:** May 13, 2024, 01:45:03 pm »

Quote from: Rob K on May 13, 2024, 01:40:45 pm

Wednesday night I believe

Wonder if the international games might get announced before then though. Aside from kick off game usually a few get announced before the whole thing

my possibly bollocks prediction based on recent years is international/thanksgiving/christmas games tomorrow and/or wednesday and full schedule thursday.

all US times obviously.

Rob K · « **Reply #71922 on:** May 13, 2024, 04:16:49 pm »

Quote from: voodoo ray on May 13, 2024, 01:45:03 pm

my possibly bollocks prediction based on recent years is international/thanksgiving/christmas games tomorrow and/or wednesday and full schedule thursday.

all US times obviously.

Good guessing 😄
NFLUK tweeted its Wednesday for the international games.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #71923 on:** May 13, 2024, 11:04:30 pm »

Jared Goff re-signs with Lions for 4 years and $212 million.

Ray K · « **Reply #71924 on:** May 14, 2024, 02:05:58 pm »

Quote from: Rob K on May 13, 2024, 01:40:45 pm

Wednesday night I believe

Wonder if the international games might get announced before then though. Aside from kick off game usually a few get announced before the whole thing

2 more early games on the schedule have been released:

After opening at home vs. the Ravens in Week 1, the Chiefs will play the Bengals in Week 2.

Week 1 Monday Night Football opener: New York Jets at San Francisco 49ers.

Libertine · « **Reply #71925 on:** May 14, 2024, 02:22:10 pm »

How easy/hard is it to get tickets for a typical NFL game? Do they usually need to be bought as soon as they come out?

Might be going to a conference in Chicago over a weekend in November so guess there is a 50-50 chance the Bears are playing home then. But nothing set in stone yet, so not sure I want to commit.

bryanod · « **Reply #71926 on:** May 14, 2024, 02:23:30 pm »

Quote from: Libertine on May 14, 2024, 02:22:10 pm

How easy/hard is it to get tickets for a typical NFL game? Do they usually need to be bought as soon as they come out?

Might be going to a conference in Chicago over a weekend in November so guess there is a 50-50 chance the Bears are playing home then. But nothing set in stone yet, so not sure I want to commit.

Can always buy, what price is the issue. Chicago hyped up and #1 draft pick won't be cheap....

interesting NFL front loading lot of big marquee QBs - almost like worried about injuries later....

swoopy · « **Reply #71927 on:** May 14, 2024, 02:24:00 pm »

Quote from: Libertine on May 14, 2024, 02:22:10 pm

How easy/hard is it to get tickets for a typical NFL game? Do they usually need to be bought as soon as they come out?

Might be going to a conference in Chicago over a weekend in November so guess there is a 50-50 chance the Bears are playing home then. But nothing set in stone yet, so not sure I want to commit.

Relatively easy. You don't need to buy straight away. Prices fluctuate massively depends on how the team is doing. Also no rules on resale on ticketmaster in the USA so people charge whatever they like which I massively don't agree with.
Other websites like SeatGeek are usually cheaper.

voodoo ray · « **Reply #71928 on:** May 14, 2024, 02:46:29 pm »

Quote from: Libertine on May 14, 2024, 02:22:10 pm

How easy/hard is it to get tickets for a typical NFL game? Do they usually need to be bought as soon as they come out?

Might be going to a conference in Chicago over a weekend in November so guess there is a 50-50 chance the Bears are playing home then. But nothing set in stone yet, so not sure I want to commit.

I went to chicago last season and didn't bother buying a ticket from ticketmaster (weirdly enough cheaper than the 3rd party resale sites) until about 3 days before the game. now obviously there's a lot more hype around the team this year but it's the smallest stadium by capacity in the nfl and they're pretty much always at least fairly popular.

I would suggest waiting.

Libertine · « **Reply #71929 on:** May 14, 2024, 02:53:15 pm »

Great, thanks all.

skipper757 · « **Reply #71930 on:** May 15, 2024, 05:06:44 am »

Chiefs players really really want to be unlikeable don't they?

Fuck off Butker.

voodoo ray · « **Reply #71931 on:** May 15, 2024, 07:02:01 am »

international games get announced in a few hours. the rumoured london ones are, to be honest, a bit shit.

bryanod · « **Reply #71932 on:** May 15, 2024, 10:07:18 am »

Quote from: voodoo ray on May 15, 2024, 07:02:01 am

international games get announced in a few hours. the rumoured london ones are, to be honest, a bit shit.

Yeah and Giants Panthers Munich may be worst of all.....

Rob K · « **Reply #71933 on:** May 15, 2024, 12:41:07 pm »

Quote from: bryanod on May 15, 2024, 10:07:18 am

Yeah and Giants Panthers Munich may be worst of all.....

found flights and hotel for under £200 for sat-mon that weekend. Would be tempted but despite the fortunes of both teams i still think it'll be a nightmare to get tickets.

Rob K · « **Reply #71934 on:** May 15, 2024, 12:42:02 pm »

voodoo ray · « **Reply #71935 on:** May 15, 2024, 12:46:46 pm »

Unfortunately the rumours were true

redan · « **Reply #71936 on:** May 15, 2024, 12:47:49 pm »

Jeez, they are some sad looking fixtures😂

filopastry · « **Reply #71937 on:** May 15, 2024, 01:29:32 pm »

Will go to Germany for the Giants game anyway, even though we are pretty awful

bryanod · « **Reply #71938 on:** May 15, 2024, 01:30:54 pm »

Quote from: Rob K on May 15, 2024, 12:41:07 pm

found flights and hotel for under £200 for sat-mon that weekend. Would be tempted but despite the fortunes of both teams i still think it'll be a nightmare to get tickets.

Probably easier than Frankfurt last season!

Might end up looking at Jags/Bears as potentially interesting match up.

filopastry · « **Reply #71939 on:** May 15, 2024, 01:36:40 pm »

Only 1 Germany game compared to 2 last year might push demand a bit

Jookie · « **Reply #71940 on:** May 15, 2024, 01:43:36 pm »

I reckon there’s a chance all of the London games look like duds or look like exciting match ups by the time they come around.

I can see all of Jets, Vikings, Jags, Bears and Patriots being interesting teams during the season. For a few there’s obvious ways they could be coming into those games with a 0-4 or 2-5 type record (games are week5-7 games)

Statto Red · « **Reply #71941 on:** May 15, 2024, 07:40:53 pm »

New York Giants are going to feature on Hard Knocks this year.

Statto Red · « **Reply #71942 on:** May 16, 2024, 02:49:42 am »

Just to add, week 1, Tom Brady will be making his debut in the booth for the Cowboys @ Browns game, which is the late game.

Statto Red · « **Reply #71943 on:** May 16, 2024, 03:08:47 am »

Chargers schedule release video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gt0v7iW890

San Diego Red · « **Reply #71944 on:** May 16, 2024, 04:08:04 am »

Quote from: skipper757 on May 15, 2024, 05:06:44 am

Chiefs players really really want to be unlikeable don't they?

Fuck off Butker.

Yeah what a grade A c%nt he is

Rosario · « **Reply #71945 on:** May 16, 2024, 06:24:37 am »

Quote from: Statto Red on May 16, 2024, 02:49:42 am

Just to add, week 1, Tom Brady will be making his debut in the booth for the Cowboys @ Browns game, which is the late game.

Wonder if Greg Olson can manage to get a number 1 gig somewhere else once his contract ends.

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #71946 on:** May 16, 2024, 08:21:09 am »

Quote from: skipper757 on May 15, 2024, 05:06:44 am

Chiefs players really really want to be unlikeable don't they?

Fuck off Butker.

Should tell Travis to make Tay Tay stay at home. You know she really hadn't lived or achieved much until she met him.

voodoo ray · « **Reply #71947 on:** May 16, 2024, 08:22:22 am »

butker did or said something a few years ago that I can't remember now that seemed to mark him out as a right wing nobhead. so unfortunately I'm not surprised.

Libertine · « **Reply #71948 on:** May 16, 2024, 09:35:16 am »

Quote from: Libertine on May 14, 2024, 02:22:10 pm

How easy/hard is it to get tickets for a typical NFL game? Do they usually need to be bought as soon as they come out?

Might be going to a conference in Chicago over a weekend in November so guess there is a 50-50 chance the Bears are playing home then. But nothing set in stone yet, so not sure I want to commit.

At home to the Packers on Nov 17th!!

Damn, need to get some science together to submit to the conference.....

Ray K · « **Reply #71949 on:** May 16, 2024, 09:38:19 am »

Quote from: skipper757 on May 15, 2024, 05:06:44 am

Chiefs players really really want to be unlikeable don't they?

Fuck off Butker.

Quote from: Statto Red on May 16, 2024, 03:08:47 am

Chargers schedule release video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gt0v7iW890

Harrison Butker in the kitchen

Jookie · « **Reply #71950 on:** May 16, 2024, 09:42:46 am »

Quote from: Libertine on May 16, 2024, 09:35:16 am

At home to the Packers on Nov 17th!!

Damn, need to get some science together to submit to the conference.....

AHA meeting?

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #71951 on:** May 16, 2024, 09:44:08 am »

Quote from: Ray K on May 16, 2024, 09:38:19 am

Harrison Butker in the kitchen

Hope he pulls the pie out before he puts his head in.

Libertine · « **Reply #71952 on:** May 16, 2024, 09:47:46 am »

Quote from: Jookie on May 16, 2024, 09:42:46 am

AHA meeting?

Yes. Not one I usually go to (bit too clinical), but seems to becoming more relevant for my field.

Skeeve · « **Reply #71953 on:** May 16, 2024, 10:32:26 am »

Quote from: redan on May 15, 2024, 12:47:49 pm

Jeez, they are some sad looking fixtures😂

Isn't helped by the jags always getting two games.

Stockholm Syndrome · « **Reply #71954 on:** May 16, 2024, 11:14:08 am »

Eagles schedule come out and apart from week 5 bye it is very nice reading as a fan. Not many really tough challenges, and last 6 games (December) have 4 out of 6 games at home, and the 2 away at Baltimore and Washington so nothing long distance.

I would say 14-3 is the ceiling and 12-5 is the floor for this season. Anything less than that is bad, and anything less than 10 wins is an automatic firing of Sirianni in my book

Jookie · « **Reply #71955 on:** May 16, 2024, 01:07:29 pm »

Quote from: Libertine on May 16, 2024, 09:47:46 am

Yes. Not one I usually go to (bit too clinical), but seems to becoming more relevant for my field.

Not my field at all but know of people who go.

Chicago is a great place to go to but cold. I went in December once and it was the coldest I think I’ve ever been

Jookie · « **Reply #71956 on:** May 16, 2024, 02:05:39 pm »

Quote from: Stockholm Syndrome on May 16, 2024, 11:14:08 am

I would say 14-3 is the ceiling and 12-5 is the floor for this season.

Bold prediction for a team that’s lost 6 out of its last 7 games.

Looked a mess at the end of last season. Coaching poor also.

What’s changed/different to make the Eagles a 12-14 win team?

LiverLuke · « **Reply #71957 on:** May 16, 2024, 03:05:21 pm »

and the first eagles team that is without Kelce.

Rob K · « **Reply #71958 on:** May 16, 2024, 10:08:45 pm »

Quote from: bryanod on May 15, 2024, 01:30:54 pm

Probably easier than Frankfurt last season!

Might end up looking at Jags/Bears as potentially interesting match up.

Quote from: filopastry on May 15, 2024, 01:36:40 pm

Only 1 Germany game compared to 2 last year might push demand a bit

Got the green light off the missus so I Only gone and done it so I hope I can get a ticket now. A bit more than £200 as the flights went up from the £80 I saw the other day and I’m going from Heathrow instead of Gatwick, also found a more central hotel for the two nights.