As of today, November 30, 2023, the NFL announced that its Week 15 schedule has been finalized. Check our exclusive One Page Printable Schedules for details. Click the blue NFL Schedules button below to be taken to the NFL Schedules page, or access the page from the menu.


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The NFL announced adjustments to the Week 13 schedule yesterday.  The Denver Broncos vs. Houston Texans matchup, originally scheduled to kickoff at 4:05 PM ET, will now begin at 1:00 PM ET.  The Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game did the opposite, switching from 1:00 PM ET to 4:05 PM ET on Sunday, Dec. 3.

Football Weblog has updated its One Page Schedules to incorporate these modifications. To view the updated NFL Schedules page, you can either click the button labeled “NFL Schedules” below or navigate through the menu options.


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The NFL recently made an adjustment to the Week 6 Sunday games schedule. This marks the first flexible schedule change for the 2023 NFL season.

In an announcement on Monday, the league announced that the game between the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, initially slated for October 15 at 1 PM ET, will now kick off at 4:25 PM ET. This change was prompted by the impressive early-season performance of both teams, making this rescheduled time slot more desirable.

Both the Lions and Buccaneers are currently sporting 3-1 records as they approach Week 5. The Lions are widely anticipated to secure another victory against the Carolina Panthers this Sunday, while the Buccaneers have a bye week to prepare for their upcoming clash.

The One Page Schedules on Football Weblog have been updated to reflect this change. To access the NFL Schedules page, click the NFL Schedules button below, or use the menu.


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I was reminiscing about the Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks in the NFL the other day. It struck me how each of them once daydreamed as a kid about leading their team to a Super Bowl victory, but little did they know the incredible journey that awaited them. They embarked on a path filled with hard work, dedication, and sacrifice to mold themselves into the elite, Super Bowl-caliber quarterbacks we admire today.

Their early years were marked by relentless effort, countless hours on the practice field, and unwavering commitment to honing their skills. They navigated the challenges of high school football, faced fierce competition in college, and emerged as true football prodigies.

As rookies in the NFL, they were entrusted with the hopes and dreams of their teams and fans alike. And every quarterback’s NFL journey began with that very first NFL pass—a pivotal moment that marked the inception of their remarkable careers. Who was the target of that momentous first pass? How many yards did that first pass encompass? My curiosity got the best of me, and I decided to find out.

At first, I considered compiling all of the information into a spreadsheet and presenting it in a neat little table. But then, I had a better idea. I thought, why not create a lively slideshow, and set it to some catchy music? So, I went ahead and put it all together, and the result is the video below. I invite you to check it out, and I genuinely hope you find it enjoyable.

As always, run to daylight!

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Hold onto your shot glasses, folks, because in just three days, the 2023 NFL regular season is about to flow into our lives like a river of liquid gold at a beer festival. If you’re anything like the rest of us hopheads, you’ve been thirsting for the return of football action. Well, guess what? The NFL has decided to be our bartender and just served up their annual pregame cocktail in PDF format – the 2023 NFL Kickoff Guide!

This boozy book of football knowledge is a hefty 198 pages that’s been aged to perfection, much like a fine wine. It’s packed with more football wisdom than your favorite local pub on trivia night. And here’s the kicker – it won’t cost you a single penny. Forget about fancy wine tastings; this guide is the sommelier of football insights.

To wet your whistle with this delightful elixir of football facts, simply give that NFL Publications button a gentle click below, or mosey on over to the Football Weblog’s menu and raise your glass to NFL Publications. Cheers! You’ll find yourself on the NFL Publications page, where you can grab the 2023 NFL Kickoff Guide and a treasure trove of other NFL documents, dating back to 2014. So, here’s to you, fellow football aficionados. It’s time to savor some football knowledge and gear up for a season filled with touchdowns and touchdowns…of fun! 🏈🍻📖


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As you may know, Football Weblog began “adopting players” in 2021.  The idea is to randomly select a top 50 high school skill position prospect each season to call our own, and then follow his career along the way.  Will the player bomb out and end up flipping burgers in a couple of years, or will he blossom into an NFL star who is eventually fitted to wear a gold Pro Football Hall of Fame jacket?  No matter how it plays out, it will prove to be compelling.

The football stork gave us running backs the first two seasons.  In 2021, running back Will Shipley was named the inaugural Adopt-A-Player.  Shipley plays for the Clemson Tigers and continues to gain recognition for his agility, speed, and versatility on the field.

In 2022, running back Raleek Brown was added to Football Weblog’s Adopt-A-Player fold.  Brown plays for the USC Trojans and is also known for his versatility.  Brown continues to be a promising prospect despite the potential for some competition at his position heading into this season.

This season marks the first quarterback to be adopted.  The 2023 Adopt-A-Player is…

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Football Weblog’s NFL schedules are the Johnny U of football schedules. Like Johnny Unitas, Football Weblog’s schedules are not flamboyant. They are black high-top cleats, no-nonsense, clean cut, all-American, blue-collar everyman schedules. Other schedules may be flashier and more flamboyant, but when you’re looking for a schedule that conveniently compresses the entire 18-week, 272-game regular season to an 8-1/2” x 11” single page, and presents itself in a clean, vintage style, Football Weblog’s schedules are the way to go.

See for yourself. To access Football Weblog’s One Page schedules, click the blue NFL Schedules button below, or select NFL Schedules from Football Weblog’s menu. You’ll be taken to the NFL Schedules page with access to all of Football Weblog’s printable NFL schedules. Enjoy!


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James Nathaniel Brown, better known as Jim Brown, died at his Los Angeles home yesterday, May 18, 2023.  He was 87 years old.  He is widely regarded as one of the greatest running backs in the history of American football.

Brown was born on February 17, 1936, in St. Simons Island, Georgia, and had a remarkable career both on and off the field. He played college football at Syracuse University, where he achieved tremendous success, winning the Heisman Trophy in 1956. In 1957, he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the NFL and immediately made an impact. Throughout his nine-year professional career, Brown dominated the game with his exceptional speed, power, and agility, earning him numerous accolades. He set multiple records, including rushing for 12,312 yards, and scoring 106 touchdowns and added 2,499 yards and 20 touchdowns as a receiver.  Brown retired from football at the peak of his career in 1966 to pursue acting and activism. He became a prominent figure in the civil rights movement and continued to use his platform to advocate for social justice and equality.

Off the field, Jim Brown made a name for himself as an actor, starring in notable films such as “The Dirty Dozen” and “100 Rifles.” Despite his success in Hollywood, he never strayed far from his commitment to activism. Throughout his life, Brown remained an influential voice in the fight for racial equality and social change. He founded the Amer-I-Can program, which aimed to empower disadvantaged individuals and guide them toward a better future. Brown’s legacy extended far beyond his athletic achievements, as he continued to inspire generations of athletes and activists with his indomitable spirit and unwavering dedication to making a positive impact on society, until his passing.  Rest in peace, Jim Brown.

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The NFL coaching tree is a fascinating aspect of the league’s history. It represents the coaching pedigree of head coaches, and it is a testament to the influence and impact that coaching has had on the game. Last season, I made a simple graphic that listed each of the 32 current head coaches in the NFL and traced their coaching lineage to seasons-gone-by. With the influx of new coaches, I decided to redo the coaching tree to reflect the changes. As we head into the 2023 NFL season, it will be interesting to see how the coaching tree continues to evolve and shape the game.

Click the blue button below to open a printer-friendly PDF to check it out.


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The 2023 NFL Draft is coming up on us fast. Round 1 kicks off this Thursday, April 27. Will you be getting together with your football friends to watch as the first round unfolds? If not, I highly recommend that you do. It’s always a good time. And if you do have a draft party, might I also suggest including a draft quiz.

Hosting an NFL draft party is a thrilling experience for football fans, and adding a draft quiz can take the excitement to another level! In this blog post, we’ll explore how incorporating a quiz that challenges attendees’ NFL draft knowledge can boost the fun factor at your NFL draft party.

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I spend a lot of time each season formatting and condensing the NFL’s 272-game schedule to fit on an 8-½” x 11” sheet of paper, updating the schedules with the scores for each game, and revising the schedules whenever the NFL flexes a game to a new time slot — and a separate schedule is made for each U.S. time zone. The NFL schedule is a big part of Football Weblog. So, I was more than interested when I stumbled across the NFL Network’s video How is the NFL Schedule Created?

It turns out the video is as interesting and entertaining as I expected it to be. It’s a really cool behind-the-scenes look at all the hoops NFL personnel must jump through to bring us, the fans, the very best schedule iteration possible.

Since the One-Page Schedules are one of the more popular items on this website, I thought you pigskin aficionados might enjoy the video as well. If you haven’t watched it, I recommend you check it out.


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The NFL announced the release of two new publications today: (1) The 2022 Records & Milestones document and (2) the 2022 Postseason Media Guide. What better way to pass the time than to look over these publications while waiting for the next playoff game to kickoff. I encourage you to check them out.

Select the blue buttons below to access. Otherwise they’re always available from our menu under NFL Publications.


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Artificial intelligence (AI) is all around us. Common AI usage today includes voice recognition, self-driving cars, and online shopping. It has changed our world and made our lives easier and more interesting. But what goes on inside a silicon-based mind?

To answer that question, I decided to do something fun. I used artificial intelligence to create artwork with the Dream by WOMBO AI art tool. The images were generated using only the verses from the vintage 1974 NFL Films football-themed poem, The Autumn Wind. The results are entertaining, but at the same time bizarre. I created a short, little video of the results if you care to see for yourself. And don’t worry…I didn’t upload the video to Skynet. Check it out!

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As I’m sure you’re well aware, the Week 17 Monday night game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals was initially suspended after Bills 24-year-old safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest following a hit with 5:58 remaining in the first quarter.  The NFL announced yesterday that the game will not be resumed and has been cancelled.

Football Weblog’s One Page Printable Schedules have been updated to show this cancellation.  To access the NFL Schedules page, click the NFL Schedules button below, or use the menu at the top of the webpage.

[Note: Although still critically ill, the doctors treating Damar say he is continuing to heal and is making steady progress. They reported on Thursday that he was “awake and breathing,” and was able to communicate by writing on Wednesday night, asking who won the Bills-Bengals game. Our thoughts and prayers remain with Damar and the Buffalo Bills.]


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2021 Adopt-A-Player – RB Will Shipley (Clemson)

In the 2022 Orange Bowl, Clemson was upended 31-14 by Tennessee in Shipley’s final game of the 2022 campaign.  Despite the loss, Shipley turned in a solid performance.  He had 11 carries for 72 yards, and added 21 yards through the air with 4 receptions.

Shipley finished the season with an outstanding 1,182 rushing yards on 204 carries, with an additional 38 catches for 242 yards in the air. Also, Shipley impressively carried the rock across the goal line in all but three of 14 games for a total of 15 touchdowns.

2022 Adopt-A-Player – RB Raleek Brown (USC)

Although Tulane stunned USC by reeling off 16 points in the final four minutes and handed the Trojans a 46-45 loss in the Cotton Bowl, the 2022 Adopt-A-Player, Raleek Brown, finished the season with a nice game. He scampered for 61 yards on six carries with a 39-yard touchdown run in the 2nd quarter and caught two balls for 24 yards.

Brown finished the 2022 season with 227 rushing yards on 42 carries and 175 receiving yards on 16 receptions. He rang up six touchdowns – three through the air and three on the ground.

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