With the 2023 NFL Schedule officially being released, a lot of games stood out for us. This year, instead of being forced to watch the middling Broncos in prime time, we were spoiled with some fantastic Sunday and Monday night games, and even some matchups outside of prime time. These are our picks for the best week-by-week games.
Week 1: Bills at Jets (MNF)
Ending the first week of the season on a strong note, we get to see Rodger’s first game in Gotham Green. Josh Allen against Sauce Gardner against the rest of the Jets underrated secondary already has us salivating.
Week 2: Chiefs at Jaguars
With Trevor Lawrence’s sudden emergence last season, this is looking to be an aerial circus. The Jaguars have proven over the past two seasons that they can get the upset whenever they feel like it. Will the Chiefs be their next victim?
Weeks 3: Giants at 49ers (SNF)
The Giants surprised everyone by making a serious run the playoffs, even upsetting the Minnesota Vikings, by building a strong run game complimented by Daniel Jones balling out. The Niners have been rough to pound the ball against, but suddenly have a question mark at QB. Can New York’s improved pass rush make *insert name here*’s life hard?
Week 4: Chiefs at NYJ (SNF)
Mecole Hardman’s reunion against his former team makes this game must see TV. Just kidding, we have possibly the two best Quarterbacks of our generation facing off in a game that’ll affect possible playoff seeding later in the season.
Week 5: Cowboys at 49ers (SNF)
A rematch of last year’s NFC Divisional matchup has the revenge minded Cowboys traveling to Santa Clara. Can the 49ers hold them off to keep recent rivalry supremacy afloat, or will the Cowboys get the last laugh? Y’know, until they meet again in January.
Week 6: Ravens at Titans (LDN)
Recent playoff success for both teams have rekindled this old AFC Central rivalry into one of the most heated in the AFC. With this being possibly Derrick Henry’s last ride in Tennessee, this could be the final serious matchup between these two.
Week 7: Dolphins at Eagles (SNF)
If Tua can stay healthy through the season, I expect this matchup to be fueled by fireworks. Both big play offenses and stingy Defenses make for a fun matchup.
Week 8: Texans at Panthers
Battle of the first two picks! Bryce Young and CJ Stroud look toward their first head to head in their (hopefully) long careers. I don’t think playoff implications will play into this matchup, but both Quarterbacks will be hungry to prove they belong in this league.
Week 9: Bills at Bengals (SNF)
Considering both of the games between these two were tense, I don’t expect much to change between these two. This could possibly be a preview for the AFC Championship. Expect Damar Hamlin to be in attendance!
Week 10: 49ers at Jaguars
An underrated matchup in Duval, I expect another great game from these two, trading punches. Depending on who’s at Quarterback for the Niners, the total score could reach the 80s and 90s here.
Week 11: Eagles at Chiefs (MNF)
The Super Bowl rematch we’ve waited for. The Chiefs look to prove they had Philly’s number, while Hurts and company look to avenge their loss right in front of the rambunctious crowd at Arrowhead. Bring your popcorn.
Week 12: 49ers at Seahawks (TNF)
This Thanksgiving game airs a once heated rivalry, reminiscent of the old Sherman-Crabtree and Kaepernick-Wilson days when this matchup was must-see TV. With these two playoff teams meeting up, expect to be late to the Black Friday sales.
Week 13: Bengals at Jaguars (MNF)
Five years ago, this matchup would’ve been an ignored Thursday Night Football game, with America preferring to tune into Family Guy reruns. Now, it’s a viable Prime time game that I’m personally excited for. Prepare to hear Burrow v. Lawrence for years to come.
Week 14: Bills at Chiefs
Two heavyweights in the AFC race clash late in the season with the first round bye on the line, this could possibly turn into the game of the year. Expect this game to come down to whoever has the ball at the very end.
Week 15: Cowboys at Bills
The much hated Cowboys fly into Orchard Park for what will most likely be Snow Bowl ll. With it being so late in the season, I’m expecting a winter wonderland and whoever runs the ball best to take this game.
Week 16: Ravens at 49ers (Xmas)
The rematch of Harbowl, these two’s last matchup came down to the wire. Of all the Christmas games, this looks to be the barn burner of them all. Strictly defense all four quarters.
Week 17: Bengals at Chiefs
Speaking of rematches, the Bengals-Chiefs rivalry adds another chapter, this one possibly being a playoff spot clincher for either team. Both games last year were dogfights and I don’t expect this one to be any different. This is a 4:15 game, but I expect it to be flexed.
Week 18: Steelers at Ravens
Ending the season on a strong note as well, Week 17/18 games between the Steelers and Ravens tends to mean one of these teams’ seasons. This rivalry never disappoints and will definitely be one to tune into.
That’s our list of the Games of the Year. What game are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments!
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