If you're a football fan, you're probably already thinking about your team's future matchups and how they'll fare. But the NFL schedule isn't just pulled from a hat; there's a surprisingly complex, data-driven process behind every game.
Fans are already buzzing about future NFL schedules, like the Bills' 2026 season, because it's never too early to dream about Super Bowl contention.
The NFL releases schedules for the *upcoming* season (e.g., 2024 schedule released in May 2024), but fans often look years ahead to see which teams their favorites will play.