The NFL will release its schedule at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday. While we already know the teams that will face off against the Bills, the specific days and times for those matchups remain a mystery.
One thing that fans always keep an eye on when their favorite team’s schedule is released is how many games their team gets in primetime.
The Bills have consistently proven themselves to be one of the top teams in the NFL over the past six seasons, deserving of primetime almost every week, and that trend will continue this season.
Bills Could Get a Handful of PrimeTime Games
Many believe Buffalo will be among the top AFC contenders this season. Kristopher Knox from Bleacher Report predicted that the Bills will have six primetime games scheduled this year.
“Ever since Josh Allen became one of the league’s best signal-callers, the Buffalo Bills have become a big-ticket item. Allen hasn’t been able to push Buffalo into the Super Bowl, but he’s made the team a legitimate AFC contender and a lot of fun to watch,” Knox wrote on Sunday. “The Bills were one of eight teams to receive five prime-time games during last year’s initial schedule release.”
Every time the Bills are in prime time, it’s a fantastic opportunity for fans to watch Allen showcase his skills. Last season, Buffalo kicked off on “Sunday Night Football” against the Baltimore Ravens and pulled off one of the greatest comebacks the sport has ever seen, coming back from a 40-25 deficit with just under five minutes to go and winning the game.
Buffalo Made a Handful of Changes This Offseason
Allen isn’t the only highlight for the Bills in primetime games; the team’s offseason moves also play a significant role. They promoted Joe Brady to head coach, traded for DJ Moore, and will even open their new stadium, all of which added to the excitement.
“Interest in Buffalo should remain high this season, despite a few changes. Allen, one of the league’s most thrilling dual-threats, will continue to helm the offense,” Knox added. “However, the Bills have a new head coach in Joe Brady and traded for a big-play receiver in D.J. Moore. In addition, the Bills are set to debut the new Highmark Stadium this season.
“The Bills are hoping that some offensive shuffling will finally get them into the big game—or, at least, back to the top of the AFC East. Expect the NFL to place Buffalo’s quest, and its new venue, in the limelight early and often this season.”
The Bills move to part ways with their head coach, Sean McDermott, who served for the past nine seasons, and promote offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach. This move is definitely something that all NFL fans will be keeping an eye on.
Brady has no experience as an NFL head coach, and it’s going to be a tough challenge for him to lead the Bills to the Super Bowl in his first season without prior coaching experience. Hiring a head coach with prior experience would have made more sense, but instead, the choice of Brady leaves many scratching their heads.
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