2022 NFL schedule winners and losers: Vikings, Eagles benefit while Falcons, Raiders get tough slate
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Analyzing which teams were helped and hurt most by the schedule release
Mark your calendars, because the complete 2022 NFL schedule has arrived. From a drama-filled Week 1 to an entire slate of special holiday matchups, every month of the 18-week regular-season rundown promises must-see TV. It's safe to say, however, that some teams are celebrating Thursday's long-awaited announcements more than others. Let's dive into some of the clearest winners and losers from the schedule release, projecting which clubs were helped and hurt most by the order of games:
Looking to re-emerge in the NFC North as Aaron Rodgers and the Packers adjust to life without Davante Adams, Minnesota faces none other than A-Rod and Green Bay out of the gate, but at least they get the home crowd behind them for Week 1. Weeks 3-6 leading up to their bye are more than tolerable: vs. Lions, at Saints on a neutral London field, vs. Bears, at Dolphins. And then, after a tough midseason stretch, they host the Patriots on Thanksgiving to kick off a friendly home stretch: vs. Jets after a long week, at Lions, vs. Giants, at Bears. That smells like a wild-card recipe.
