10 must-see games on the 2021 NFL schedule

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The NFL unveiled its 2021 schedule Wednesday. Here are 10 non-Broncos games that will be appointment viewing.

Browns at Chiefs (Week 1, Sept. 12, 2:25 p.m.)

The rematch from last year’s AFC divisional round beats out Jets/Panthers and Cowboys/Buccaneers for the best opener. Can Cleveland put its immediate mark on 2021 with a win over Super Bowl-caliber Kansas City?

Rams at Colts (Week 2, Sept. 19, 11 a.m.)

By the end of the second game, both franchises should have a decent preliminary feel for their new quarterbacks as Matthew Stafford takes over in Los Angeles and Carson Wentz attempts to revive his career in Indianapolis.

Buccaneers at Patriots (Week 4, Oct. 3, 6:20 p.m.)

Tom Brady returns to New England for the first time since leaving the Patriots. The defending Super Bowl champ Buccaneers will face Cam Newton (or Mac Jones?) and a New England team looking for a new identity.

Bills at Chiefs (Week 5, Oct. 10, 6:20 p.m.)

The rematch of last year’s AFC title game features two of the NFL’s most exciting offenses. Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen each threw for two touchdowns in last season’s regular season tilt, which was also won by K.C.

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Dolphins at Jaguars (Week 6, Oct. 17, 7:30 a.m.)

The second of two games in London in 2021 (the Jets and Falcons face off the week before), Europe gets a first-hand glimpse at the hype surrounding second-year QB Tua Tagovailoa and No. 1 overall pick Justin Lawrence.

Saints at Seahawks (Week 7, Oct. 25, 6:15 p.m.)

The Jameis Winston Era will be in full swing when the Saints travel to Seattle for a Monday Night Football bout. And it will be an interesting midseason harmony check for quarterback Russell Wilson and the Seahawks.

Buccaneers at Saints (Week 8, Oct. 31, 2:25 p.m.)

Brady haters might want to tune in, as the QB struggled against the Saints during the 2020 regular season, going 0-2 with five picks. The Halloween matchup will likely play a big role in determining the NFC South winner.

Bears at Steelers (Week 9, Nov. 8, 6:15 p.m.)

Justin Fields and Chicago travel to Pittsburgh for a midseason test on Monday Night Football. Chicago has won three straight over Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers, but Pittsburgh is 27-5 all-time at home on MNF.

Jaguars at Jets (Week 16, Dec. 26, 11 a.m.)

The top two picks from this year’s NFL draft square off in the Meadowlands. While their respective rookie impact will likely be evident by this point, who wins the quarterback battle between Lawrence and Zach Wilson?

Vikings at Packers (Week 17, Jan. 2, 6:20 p.m)

The NFC North rivals split in 2020, with Minnesota holding off a late Packers comeback for a win in the latter game. Depending on how things go in Green Bay, it might be a gut-check for quarterback Jordan Love.