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The NFL schedule release is already a manufactured holiday that’s sole purpose is to force the NFL back onto everyone’s timeline and with no sports going on, it went even bigger this year with a THREE HOUR release party on ESPN. Good lord people. Do we really care that much about what team plays who when?
While the event itself is dumb and way overblown—at least in my humble, cynical opinion—it does actually lead to some rather good content put out by team social media accounts. So, here are the definitive rankings of each NFL team’s schedule release based on creativity, humor, fun, and my own gut. Let me know what your rankings would be in the comments.
New Orleans Saints
It’s schedule release day
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) May 7, 2020
And we’re doing things a little different this time around.
#Saints | @SeatGeek pic.twitter.com/aj4vMCPUc1
I know no ranking right off the bat is not exactly what you want when you come to a ranking article but wanted to start with the Saints because it’s not really a schedule release but it is a really amazing thing they did, so they get props for being great.
31. Kansas City Chiefs
Here's how we'll open the season! pic.twitter.com/JC5FDiYpg9
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) May 7, 2020
Not even a video. I think they did a live stream to announce the schedule but please, no one’s watching that. Chiefs just resting on their laurels at this point smh.
30. Seattle Seahawks
Our 2020 schedule is finally here!
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) May 7, 2020
» https://t.co/xiDm19IWyx pic.twitter.com/ZtdpDOEVZD
No video, no love. Also why have this be four separate photos? Why not just have it be one picture so you don’t get weird overlapping?
29. Cleveland Browns
Mark your calendars! pic.twitter.com/g5SFfy5fg4
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) May 8, 2020
Talking over a giant picture of the schedule. Basic AF.
28. Los Angeles Rams
‼️ 2020 is gonna be HUGE ‼️ pic.twitter.com/V0wV12T2GI
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) May 7, 2020
We get it, ya’ll got a new stadium. You got fans to fill it?
27. New York Jets
✍ ✍ pic.twitter.com/AIIhdjfCGn
— New York Jets (@nyjets) May 7, 2020
Not much here. The drawings go too fast, you can’t tell what’s being drawn, and there isn’t much humor. That’s a no from me dog.
26. Cincinnati Bengals
Special Delivery
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) May 7, 2020
Our 2020 schedule has ARRIVED... pic.twitter.com/uzhfkya7jE
The cigar theme is a nice touch but this had so much promise after the opening and then ultimately a little disappointing.
25. Arizona Cardinals
Our 2020 schedule in GIFs: a thread
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) May 8, 2020
Not a video but this thread is pretty good. Why they didn’t just toss all these into a video I’ll never know.
24. Carolina Panthers
Bored in the house but counting the days until our Sunday Best pic.twitter.com/vlAcmdei4V
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) May 7, 2020
Not a bad idea but there’s just too much going on and waaaay too many camera pans and spins and whatnot.
23. Atlanta Falcons
The 2020 season schedule is here!
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) May 7, 2020
Full Schedule https://t.co/T3Z8d70R6k pic.twitter.com/4MXcixMTlg
Falcons taking themselves a liiiiittle too seriously in their new uniforms.
22. Chicago Bears
Your 2020 Chicago Bears schedule produced by @_ColeBennett_ & @LyricaLemonade.
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) May 8, 2020
X pic.twitter.com/vUfiNlpHK8
This is terrifying to watch and will most certainly haunt me for the rest of my days.
21. Las Vegas Raiders
The wait is over.
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) May 7, 2020
Your full schedule for the inaugural season of the Las Vegas Raiders is here. ️
More » https://t.co/J7SreLBaK4 #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/kOGXcjuShu
Players catching the ball from each other to cool music. Cool.
19. Washington
2020 Season is HERE‼️ #HTTR pic.twitter.com/KiAcglNW6w
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 7, 2020
Players working out. Cool.
18. New York Giants
Soo we asked a few friends to help us announce the schedule... pic.twitter.com/XcPB6YMIf1
— New York Giants (@Giants) May 7, 2020
Player and friends reading the schedule. Cool.
17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Our 2020 schedule is HERE!
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) May 7, 2020
But who will win our game show? pic.twitter.com/2XJIAkmoNG
Points for creativity and the idea, but not great execution. The offense/defense smack talking was appreciated though.
16. Pittsburgh Steelers
2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣0️⃣. #HereWeGo
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) May 8, 2020
: Schedule Release '20 on @NFLNetwork now pic.twitter.com/sOHZHv3Kzu
Just a basic highlight reel package. Nothing clever or creative. But still better than the Jets.
15. Indianapolis Colts
Colts 2020 Schedule Release Video (feat. Social Distancing) pic.twitter.com/Xy0F7ZK4T4
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) May 7, 2020
Another players announcing the schedule but Quenton Nelson saves the day.
14. New England Patriots
Schedule release? The #Patriots have joined the call.
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) May 8, 2020
Full schedule: https://t.co/qiXK4VFs8I pic.twitter.com/zfZcIgo4Bs
It’s fun, but also boring. I’ve already seen into each coaches house during the draft, don’t really need to see it all again. That being said, the chat bar does have a couple good liners.
13. Houston Texans
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) May 7, 2020
, 2020
Crayon on paper on fridge
: » https://t.co/iPphb6Ztdw | #WeAreTexans pic.twitter.com/9rNYLCEc5y
Alright, this is kinda cute, though I’m not sure why they went with this theme.
12. Philadelphia Eagles
The 88th season of Eagles football is set to premiere this fall.#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/dCUhNquP5L
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) May 7, 2020
Bored at home watching TV is a running theme with all these and the Eagles do a good job with them, though some of the show connections aren’t quite there.
11. Minnesota Vikings
Bringing the in 2020.#Skol pic.twitter.com/aJ4TKx150p
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) May 8, 2020
A little slow, a little long, but they get some good jabs and jokes in here.
10. Baltimore Ravens
Come on down for the Ravens 2020 schedule❗️❗️https://t.co/zD8qI1U2U6
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) May 7, 2020
: NFL Network 8 pm pic.twitter.com/CxigGQCPDm
I like the idea, but the execution doesn’t quite land. There’s often too much going on and it’s hard to track just what you should be watching.
9. Buffalo Bills/Dallas Cowboys
This year is different for everyone…
— Primetime Bills (@BuffaloBills) May 7, 2020
So we thought we’d have our heroes introduce the 2020 schedule. #GoBills pic.twitter.com/1utsqTi3si
Thank you to the frontline workers who have helped us announce the 2020 #DallasCowboys schedule. We couldn’t get back to football without you!
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) May 7, 2020
Tickets available via @SeatGeek → https://t.co/A36cl92pfI pic.twitter.com/68IbRzN1ty
Are they the most dynamic schedule release? No but it does make you feel good and does a great job recognizing all those make a difference in today’s world.
8. Green Bay Packers
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— Green Bay Packers (@packers) May 7, 2020
┃┃╱╲ in this
┃╱╱╲╲ house
╱╱╭╮╲╲ we
▔▏┗┛▕▔ reveal the
╱▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔╲
2020 #Packers schedule!
╱╱┏┳┓╭╮┏┳┓ ╲╲
▔▏┗┻┛┃┃┗┻┛▕▔
➡️ https://t.co/geoMEi9Lx1 pic.twitter.com/uI1juEVDB8
Clear, straight forward, and fun. I like it!
7. San Francisco 49ers
Freeze all motor functions. The 2020 schedule is here. pic.twitter.com/SwB2YjOpCh
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) May 7, 2020
Westworld vibe, I dig! A little tough at times to see exactly who the team is but it’s clean and looks beautiful.
6. Miami Dolphins
Anything on TV?
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) May 7, 2020
>> https://t.co/7xqCbu4Uth pic.twitter.com/4m0vJpxPtH
Like the TV perusing aspect of the announcement and some of the shows they have are spot on, mainly the amount of shade that’s thrown at the Jets. Well done.
5. Detroit Lions
This is your world. Prepare to see it as never before...
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) May 7, 2020
Planet Lions.
Brought to you by Lions Experiences: https://t.co/qsnGRg7VJJ pic.twitter.com/7fvW7lhFye
I’d watch Planet Lions, especially with this Not-David-Attenborough David Attenborough.
4. Tennessee Titans
Titan Man climbs Mount Olympus to bring you the 2020 Titans schedule presented by @PapaJohnsNash
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) May 7, 2020
: Watch @nflnetwork at 7 PM (CT) pic.twitter.com/26uGHb2JXX
A big fan of the animation and some of the action sequences. Also, did Titan Man kill the teddy bear because that’s what it sounded like.
3. Los Angeles Chargers
this year is different, so we did something different… our 2020 schedule release pic.twitter.com/odonJJJ3Gc
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) May 7, 2020
I legit teared up watching this.
2. Denver Broncos
You wanted the schedule?
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) May 7, 2020
You got it, dude. pic.twitter.com/qxRtusUVGJ
Now this is how you release a schedule. The TV show opening is a classic motif but the Broncos players are the ones that really sell this. Whoever rejected his daughter’s shot, Mutombo’d her, and then smiled at the camera is my personal hero.
1. Jacksonville Jaguars
MEOWAHAHAHAHAHA@McGowansHVAC | More: https://t.co/m2vC0iZMsc pic.twitter.com/ebEVCzPb6d
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) May 7, 2020
YES TO ALL OF THIS