by rseysPosted on Posted in Elevate Your NFL Draft Party with a Draft Quiz!

The 2023 NFL Draft is coming up on us fast. Round 1 kicks off this Thursday, April 27. Will you be getting together with your football friends to watch as the first round unfolds? If not, I highly recommend that you do. It’s always a good time. And if you do have a draft party, might I also suggest including a draft quiz.

Hosting an NFL draft party is a thrilling experience for football fans, and adding a draft quiz can take the excitement to another level! In this blog post, we’ll explore how incorporating a quiz that challenges attendees’ NFL draft knowledge can boost the fun factor at your NFL draft party.

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by rseysPosted on Posted in How the NFL Schedule is Created

I spend a lot of time each season formatting and condensing the NFL’s 272-game schedule to fit on an 8-½” x 11” sheet of paper, updating the schedules with the scores for each game, and revising the schedules whenever the NFL flexes a game to a new time slot — and a separate schedule is made for each U.S. time zone. The NFL schedule is a big part of Football Weblog. So, I was more than interested when I stumbled across the NFL Network’s video How is the NFL Schedule Created?

It turns out the video is as interesting and entertaining as I expected it to be. It’s a really cool behind-the-scenes look at all the hoops NFL personnel must jump through to bring us, the fans, the very best schedule iteration possible.

Since the One-Page Schedules are one of the more popular items on this website, I thought you pigskin aficionados might enjoy the video as well. If you haven’t watched it, I recommend you check it out.

Note: The NFL Network does not allow this video to be embedded, but click the button below to watch it on YouTube.
How is the NFL Schedule Created?

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by rseysPosted on Posted in 2022 NFL Records and Milestones and Postseason Media Guide

The NFL announced the release of two new publications today: (1) The 2022 Records & Milestones document and (2) the 2022 Postseason Media Guide. What better way to pass the time than to look over these publications while waiting for the next playoff game to kickoff. I encourage you to check them out.

Select the blue buttons below to access. Otherwise they’re always available from our menu under NFL Publications.

2022 NFL Postseason Media Guide
2022 NFL Records & Milestones

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by rseysPosted on Posted in Artificial Intelligence and Football

Artificial intelligence (AI) is all around us. Common AI usage today includes voice recognition, self-driving cars, and online shopping. It has changed our world and made our lives easier and more interesting. But what goes on inside a silicon-based mind?

To answer that question, I decided to do something fun. I used artificial intelligence to create artwork with the Dream by WOMBO AI art tool. The images were generated using only the verses from the vintage 1974 NFL Films football-themed poem, The Autumn Wind. The results are entertaining, but at the same time bizarre. I created a short, little video of the results if you care to see for yourself. And don’t worry…I didn’t upload the video to Skynet. Check it out!

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by rseysPosted on Posted in Week 17 Bills at Bengals Game Cancelled

As I’m sure you’re well aware, the Week 17 Monday night game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals was initially suspended after Bills 24-year-old safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest following a hit with 5:58 remaining in the first quarter.  The NFL announced yesterday that the game will not be resumed and has been cancelled.

Football Weblog’s One Page Printable Schedules have been updated to show this cancellation.  To access the NFL Schedules page, click the NFL Schedules button below, or use the menu at the top of the webpage.

[Note: Although still critically ill, the doctors treating Damar say he is continuing to heal and is making steady progress. They reported on Thursday that he was “awake and breathing,” and was able to communicate by writing on Wednesday night, asking who won the Bills-Bengals game. Our thoughts and prayers remain with Damar and the Buffalo Bills.]

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by rseysPosted on Posted in Adopt-A-Players Finish 2022 Season Strong

 

2021 Adopt-A-Player – RB Will Shipley (Clemson)

In the 2022 Orange Bowl, Clemson was upended 31-14 by Tennessee in Shipley’s final game of the 2022 campaign.  Despite the loss, Shipley turned in a solid performance.  He had 11 carries for 72 yards, and added 21 yards through the air with 4 receptions.

Shipley finished the season with an outstanding 1,182 rushing yards on 204 carries, with an additional 38 catches for 242 yards in the air. Also, Shipley impressively carried the rock across the goal line in all but three of 14 games for a total of 15 touchdowns.

2022 Adopt-A-Player – RB Raleek Brown (USC)

Although Tulane stunned USC by reeling off 16 points in the final four minutes and handed the Trojans a 46-45 loss in the Cotton Bowl, the 2022 Adopt-A-Player, Raleek Brown, finished the season with a nice game. He scampered for 61 yards on six carries with a 39-yard touchdown run in the 2nd quarter and caught two balls for 24 yards.

Brown finished the 2022 season with 227 rushing yards on 42 carries and 175 receiving yards on 16 receptions. He rang up six touchdowns – three through the air and three on the ground.

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by rseysPosted on Posted in Ravens at Bengals Week 18 Game Set for 1 PM ET Kickoff

The start time for the Ravens at Bengals Week 18 game on Sunday, January 8, 2023, has finally been determined.  The NFL announced today that the game will kickoff at 1:00 PM ET.

The One Page Schedules on Football Weblog have been updated to show this change.  To access the NFL Schedules page, click the NFL Schedules button below, or use the menu at the top of the webpage.

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by rseysPosted on Posted in NFL Locks In Week 18 Schedule

The NFL announced its Week 18 Saturday, January 7 doubleheader earlier this morning, and later in the day announced the remaining 14 games to be played on Sunday, January 8.  The Week 18 game schedule is as follows (all times ET):

Saturday, January 7

  • Kansas City at Las Vegas, 4:30p
  • Tennessee at Jacksonville, 8:15p

Sunday, January 8

  • Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 1:00p
  • New England at Buffalo, 1:00p
  • Minnesota at Chicago, 1:00p
  • Houston at Indianapolis, 1:00p
  • NY Jets at Miami, 1:00p
  • Carolina at New Orleans, 1:00p
  • Cleveland at Pittsburgh, 1:00p
  • Baltimore at Cincinnati, 1:00p or 4:25p
  • LA Chargers at Denver, 4:25p
  • NY Giants at Philadelphia, 4:25p
  • Arizona at San Francisco, 4:25p
  • LA Rams at Seattle, 4:25p
  • Dallas at Washington, 4:25p
  • Detroit at Green Bay, 8:20p

The One Page Printable Schedules have been updated to show these changes.  To access the Schedules page, click the NFL Schedules button below, or use the menu at the top of the page.

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by rseysPosted on Posted in NFL Flexes Steelers at Ravens Game to Sunday Night

The NFL announced on Christmas that the Week 17 Steelers at Ravens game will be moved to Sunday night.  As a result, the following changes will be made to the games on Sunday, January 1:

  • The Rams at Chargers game, which was originally scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET, has been moved to 4:25 p.m. ET.
  • The Steelers at Ravens game, which was originally scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM ET, has been moved to 8:20 PM ET.

The One Page Schedules on Football Weblog have been updated to reflect these changes.  To access the NFL Schedules page, click the NFL Schedules button below, or use the menu at the top of the webpage.

 

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by rseysPosted on Posted in NFL Locks In Week 15 Matchups

The NFL released its Week 15 schedule today.  The match ups are as follows (all time Eastern Time):

Thursday, December 15
San Francisco at Seattle, 8:15 PM

Saturday, December 17
Indianapolis at Minnesota, 1:00 PM
Baltimore at Cleveland, 4:30 PM
Miami at Buffalo, 8:15 PM

Sunday, December 18
Atlanta at New Orleans, 1:00 PM
Pittsburgh at Carolina, 1:00 PM
Philadelphia at Chicago, 1:00 PM
Kansas City at Houston, 1:00 PM
Dallas at Jacksonville, 1:00 PM
Detroit at NY Jets, 1:00 PM
Arizona at Denver, 4:05 PM
New England at Las Vegas, 4:05 PM
Tennessee at LA Chargers, 4:25 PM
Cincinnati at Tampa Bay, 4:25 PM
NY Giants at Washington, 8:20 PM

Monday, December 19
LA Rams at Green Bay, 8:15 PM

The One Page Schedules have been updated accordingly. To get to the NFL Schedules page, use the menu or the button below.

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by rseysPosted on Posted in Week 13 2022 NFL Power Rankings — No Comments ↓

I do not like what I see when I look at most NFL Power Rankings online. For example, I love what’s going on in Minnesota this year, but the Vikings are currently hovering right around the #6 spot on most Power Rankings. With a defense that hemorrhages as much purple defensive yardage as they do, a #6 rating is much too high.

I decided to create my own Power Rankings algorithm to see how closely it would compare to Power Rankings found online. To eliminate any personal biases, these rankings strictly use only the following elements – no subjectivity allowed!

  • Wins vs losses
  • Points scored vs points allowed
  • Total team yardage gained vs yardage allowed
  • Strength of schedule
  • And, lastly, all but the 10 most recent games are ignored. (I want current power rankings – not rankings from months ago.)

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by rseysPosted on Posted in Week 14 Flex Scheduling Changes

The NFL announced yesterday that two Week 14 Dec. 11 games will be swapped because of Flex Scheduling:

  • The Dolphins at Chargers game, which was originally scheduled for 4:05 PM ET, has been moved to 8:20 PM ET.
  • The Chiefs at Broncos game, which was originally scheduled to begin at 8:20 PM ET, has been moved to 4:05 PM ET.

The One Page Schedules on Football Weblog have been updated to reflect these changes. To access the NFL Schedules page, click the NFL Schedules button below, or use the menu.

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by rseysPosted on Posted in Happy Thanksgiving Day!

No need to count calories today, just your blessings. From our family to yours.

As always, run to daylight!
Randy

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by rseysPosted on Posted in Uncategorized

Seven years ago, I created a post of the 10 best beards in the NFL.  In homage to Movember and men’s health, it’s high time I did it again.  I present to you, with some additional honorable mentions, the 10 best beards in the NFL for 2022!

— 10 —

Justin Ellis, Defensive Lineman, New York Giants
“I couldn’t help but notice you noticing my beard”

— 9 —

Isaiah Wynn, Offensive Lineman, New England Patriots
“I have a curly beard. What’s your superpower?”

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by rseysPosted on Posted in NFL Flexes Week 11 Schedule

The NFL announced today that it is flexing two Week 11, Sunday, November 20 games:

  • The Chiefs at Chargers game, originally scheduled to be played at 4:25 PM ET, will now be played at 8:20 PM ET.
  • The Bengals at Steelers match-up, previously slated to start at 8:20 PM ET, is rescheduled to kickoff at 4:25 PM ET.

Football Weblog’s One Page Schedules have been updated to reflect these changes.  Click the blue NFL Schedules button below to be taken to the NFL Schedules page, or access the page from the menu

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