There are Friday games in Week 1 and on the day after Thanksgiving. There are three Christmas games on a Thursday. There are late-season Saturday games. An 18-game regular season could be coming within the next few years. For now, it remains a 17-game season over 18 weeks.

Be prepared to see a little more of the Washington Commanders and a little less of the New York Jets in this season's nationally televised games.

NFL schedule is officially released, full of some very interesting matchups. While the opponents have been determined for months, we finally know when (and what network) the biggest matchups in the league will be taking place.

It looks like the Chicago Bears will be doing their holiday shopping in the City of Brotherly Love. The Bears are scheduled to face off against the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13 on Black Friday,