Super Bowl rematch on Oct. 22 highlights NFL schedule
The NFL plays 256 regular-season games in 2017. Some look bigger than others. Here are 10 games not involving the Dallas Cowboys to look forward to this season:
Seahawks at Packers, Sept. 10, 3:25 p.m., Fox
Michael and Martellus Bennett face off; Russell Wilson returns to Wisconsin, where he played his final college season; and Seahawks running back Eddie Lacy gets to play his former team.
Dolphins at Los Angeles Chargers, Sept. 17, 3:05 p.m., CBS
The Chargers play in Los Angeles for the first time in the regular season. The 30,000-seat StubHub Center, the Chargers’ home the next two seasons, is the smallest stadium to host a full NFL season since the Packers played at 25,000-seat City Stadium in 1956.
Packers at Falcons, Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m., NBC
Have the Packers improved since their 44-21 loss to the Falcons in the NFC Championship game? They will find out in an early-season test in the Falcons’ debut of the Mercedes-Benz Dome.
Steelers at Chiefs, Oct. 15, 3:25 p.m., CBS
The Steelers beat the Chiefs 18-16 in a divisional-round playoff game last season. It still stings in Kansas City as Eric Fisher was called for holding on a tying 2-point conversion with 18 seconds to go. The ensuing attempt fell incomplete.
Saints at Packers, Oct. 22, Noon, Fox
It could mark Drew Brees’ final appearance at Lambeau. Brees’ last meeting against Aaron Rodgers resulted in 765 passing yards and seven touchdowns.
Falcons at Patriots, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., NBC
A rematch of the Super Bowl, where a record 172 million viewers watched the Falcons blow a 25-point lead with 8:31 remaining in the third quarter.
Patriots vs. Raiders in Mexico City, Nov. 19, 3:25 p.m., CBS
Derek Carr’s injury prevented the Raiders from getting to the AFC Championship Game, but they could go deep in the postseason for the first time since the 2002 season.
Texans at Titans, Dec. 3, Noon, CBS
The Titans had their first winning season since 2011 a year ago. But they have lost five of six to the Texans, with their only victory in a meaningless game to end the regular season in 2016. The AFC South title chase will go through Houston for the Titans.
Eagles at Los Angeles Rams, Dec. 10, 3:25 p.m., Fox
The Rams opted for Jared Goff with the No. 1 overall pick in 2016, passing Carson Wentz. The Eagles took Wentz second. Wentz went 7-9 with 16 touchdowns and 14 interceptions as a rookie, and Goff went 0-7 with five touchdowns and seven interceptions.
Patriots at Steelers, Dec. 17, 3:25 p.m., CBS
These teams are playing for the fourth time in three seasons, including the postseason. The Steelers have lost the past four vs. New England, their previous win coming in 2011.
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This story was originally published April 20, 2017 at 8:49 PM with the headline "Super Bowl rematch on Oct. 22 highlights NFL schedule."