NFL Drops 'Fire' Schedule Release Videos; Titans, Chargers Take Top Spots
The annual tradition of dropping fire NFL schedule release videos is here. And we've got a round-up of the best schedule reveals ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Last year's Tennessee Titans' Broadway interviews stole the show, as did the Los Angeles Chargers' anime-fueled video full of clever jabs at opponents.
To no surprise, both teams followed it up this year with equally impressive schedule drops on Wednesday as the NFL officially released the entire slate, amid a days-long rollout of NFL matchups for next year.
NFL fans were once again treated to a collection of cameos and Easter Eggs. It's hard not to watch this collection of schedule releases and not point out a familiar face or legendary franchise figure from ‘X’ team.
Pure gold from the NFL … here are the best of the schedule release drops:
Cleveland Browns GO Bowling
Once you get past the Deshaun Watson part, you'll be treated to a pleasant day at the bowling alley with the Cleveland Browns team.
In one of the more straightforward schedule drops, the Browns' video was a great watch for its simplicity and Pete Webber cameo.
Maybe it's the sound of the bowling pins, but this schedule drop was on the money.
Los Angeles Chargers Create SIMulation
The Los Angeles Chargers' social media team released a ridiculous Sims-inspired video to reveal their 2024-25 matchups.
The Chargers pumped their video with plenty of meaty off-field references. They couldn't resist dropping a Taylor Swift reference for Week 4's Kansas City Chiefs matchup and seemingly took a jab at Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker over his commencement speech.
Still, the LSD-fueled Chargers social media team made their case for league MVPs.
Chicago Bears Are Feeling Like Upperclassmen
If Annie Agar's in your video, you can't go wrong. So what did the Bears do after last year's "The Bear"-inspired schedule reveal? They brought back Ms. Agar (she made cameos in both vids).
Oh, and the rest of the video is styled like a retro "Back to School" sitcom episode. Or a loose tribute to Ferris Bueller. A rad schedule drop indeed.
Dallas Cowboys Prank Call Opponents' Fans
The Dallas Cowboys social media team revealed their opponents by FaceTiming fans of the opposing teams. Post Malone headlined the video as part of the Dallas Cowboys clique making the calls.
They didn't call just any fans … the Dallas team reached out to familiar faces to let them know Dallas is on their way next season.
(Who knew Shane Gillis was an Eagles fan.)
Atlanta Falcons Hit The Streets
Atlanta also went with a video-game-inspired schedule release, styling their video like the classic EA "Street" game series.
The animations were exceptionally done, and Atlanta deserved extra points for making an Odell Beckham yacht jab.
Titans Go Viral on Broadway (Again)
If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
The Titans' social media team returned to Broadway with 2024's schedule drop, bringing back a familiar Nashvillian to ask a new batch of strangers if they can guess the name of a team based on their respective logo.
The guesses were gold, as fans mistakenly guessed the teams.
Everyone knows the Chicago "Bengals," right? Thank goodness for oblivious, non-sports-watching sidewalk strangers; where would we be without them?
(Which NFL schedule video did you like? Send us your best: alejandro.avila@outkick.com)
Stinker of the Day
The best videos of the day are up for debate, but the worst one, without a question, was the Minnesota VIkings' schedule drop.
Minnesota dropped the ball by releasing a low-effort and unfunny parody of Tim Cook. Trying to mimic an Apple release event, Vikings TJ Hockenson's presentation was deemed "cringe" by the court of public opinion on X.
Do better, Vikings.
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