Football 2016 NFL Teams at UK announced. No AFC West - Page 2

Andoverer · 11-25-2015, 09:00 AM

Three games. A new stadium. At least three new teams.

Those are among the highlights of the 2016 UK International Series schedule as the NFL will reward its incredible UK fans for their passion and support by adding a new stadium experience at Twickenham and feature at least three teams that have not previously played a regular-season game in London.

The Jacksonville Jaguars will host the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC South division matchup in Week 4 on Sunday, October 2, at Wembley Stadium; in Week 7 on Sunday, October 23, in the first-ever NFL game at Twickenham Stadium, the St. Louis Rams will host the NFC East team that finishes in the same spot in the standings as the Rams do in the NFC West based on the NFL's scheduling formula; and in Week 8 on Sunday, October 30, the Cincinnati Bengals will play their first international game when they host the Washington Redskins at Wembley.

The formula for the second game means that the Rams will face either the Philadelphia Eagles making their first regular-season trip to the UK, the Dallas Cowboys or New York Giants making return visits, or Washington becoming the first team to play in consecutive weeks in London.

"The passion our UK fans have shown for the NFL is overwhelming," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "We are very appreciative of the strong and growing fan support, not only for the games, but for all of the related NFL events we host in the UK throughout the year. We look forward to welcoming new fans to their first NFL game in 2016 and welcoming back thousands of others that are helping our sport grow to new levels of popularity in London and beyond."

Andoverer · 11-25-2015, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Or the NFL should cut this nonsense out and get rid of this dumb shit entirely.

Do what soccer does and play friendlies where we send practice squad and backup players to play European national teams. Put more preseason games there. Put the Pro Bowl there. But stop with this stupid shit that creates competitive imbalance.

Agreed

**wazu** · 11-25-2015, 10:07 AM

I'd be in favor of the Chiefs going every year if they let us play the Lions.

ChiefsCountry · 11-25-2015, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Or the NFL should cut this nonsense out and get rid of this dumb shit entirely.

Do what soccer does and play friendlies where we send practice squad and backup players to play European national teams. Put more preseason games there. Put the Pro Bowl there. But stop with this stupid shit that creates competitive imbalance.

chiefzilla1501 · 11-25-2015, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Um, ok

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Andoverer Good dog Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Andover KS Casino cash: $9352653	2016 NFL Teams at UK announced. No AFC West Three games. A new stadium. At least three new teams. Those are among the highlights of the 2016 UK International Series schedule as the NFL will reward its incredible UK fans for their passion and support by adding a new stadium experience at Twickenham and feature at least three teams that have not previously played a regular-season game in London. The Jacksonville Jaguars will host the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC South division matchup in Week 4 on Sunday, October 2, at Wembley Stadium; in Week 7 on Sunday, October 23, in the first-ever NFL game at Twickenham Stadium, the St. Louis Rams will host the NFC East team that finishes in the same spot in the standings as the Rams do in the NFC West based on the NFL's scheduling formula; and in Week 8 on Sunday, October 30, the Cincinnati Bengals will play their first international game when they host the Washington Redskins at Wembley. The formula for the second game means that the Rams will face either the Philadelphia Eagles making their first regular-season trip to the UK, the Dallas Cowboys or New York Giants making return visits, or Washington becoming the first team to play in consecutive weeks in London. "The passion our UK fans have shown for the NFL is overwhelming," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "We are very appreciative of the strong and growing fan support, not only for the games, but for all of the related NFL events we host in the UK throughout the year. We look forward to welcoming new fans to their first NFL game in 2016 and welcoming back thousands of others that are helping our sport grow to new levels of popularity in London and beyond."
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wazu ... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $-1547705 VARSITY	I'd be in favor of the Chiefs going every year if they let us play the Lions.
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