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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

You know the home/road schedule is predetermined by season ending finish, yeah? I mean, you can view the 2019 breakdown of home/away now with the exception of 2 teams (2 AFC Teams, 1 road and 1 away) ... http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-19/20...l-schedule.php

You can view 2020 as well https://www.pro-football-reference.c...0-schedule.htm
2021 too https://www.pro-football-reference.c...1-schedule.htm
2022 as well - it's a conspiracy! https://www.pro-football-reference.c...2-schedule.htm

See, now you can plan your moaning and groaning years in advance!



Would you rather open with 3/4 at home or close with 3/4 at home? I'd rather have the 3/4 at home to close it out. And, for the last 3 seasons... KC has had a gift of hosting 3 of their final games. Where's the travesty really?

It's not how you start, it's how you finish yeah? I'd rather finish with 3/4 at home.

You and I have had this same discussion for over a decade...
I think it's a distinct advantage to have a front-loaded home schedule. I'd much rather jump out ahead of the pack and let them chase me than have to play catch -up. Anything can happen, but it's ALWAYS better when you are out in front.

KC has an outstanding NOISE advantage at home and more people show up for games when the weather is better than they do in shitty - sub freezing weather at the end of the season. (I don't blame them. I 've done it once. NOT FUN)

Also, it's not only who you play - it's also when you play them. At the beginning of the year, teams are more likely to be at full strength than they are at the end. Advantage again to be playing at full strength at home.

To be fair, the NFL should alternate it's front loaded home schedule annually. That way you would get your wish to one year close the season playing 3 out of 4 and I'd get mine to start at home 3 out of the first 4. The way it is now, Denver is always given the advantage of playing at home to start the season, and that helps them get off to good starts.

IMO, you're spot on with your take on the Patriots schedule.