NFL Season 2022: Get the Latest Updates and Highlights on SPORT1.de

2022-09-08 07:00:00

Finally NFL action again!

NFL: Germany for NFL market number one

The NFL is entering its 103rd season and started with a real bang. In addition, the league has a special highlight in store for the German fans. SPORT1 has everything you need to know about the new season.

For football fans, the suffering is over!

In the night from Thursday to Friday, the NFL starts its 103rd season. And at the start, the game plan makers served up a real treat. (NEWS: All current information about the NFL)

At 2:20 a.m. German time, the defending champions, the Los Angeles Rams, and the Buffalo Bills face off. The Bills have a star quarterback in Josh Allen, who was responsible for 4,407 yards and 36 touchdowns last season. He was the eighth best passer by yards and provided the seventh most touchdowns. (DATA: NFL Results and Schedule)

The Bills were the best team in the AFC East for the second year in a row, but were beaten by the Kansas City Chiefs around superstar Patrick Mahomes in the divisional round.

But not only this opening duel should electrify the fans. The NFL also treats itself to a real local rivalry on the first day of the game. Sunday evening from 10:25 p.m. German time, the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers will face each other. So early in the season it’s clear who’s number one on Lake Michigan. (DATA: All NFL Tables)

All games in week 1

Los Angeles Rams – Buffalo BillsAtlanta Falcons – New Orleans SaintsCarolina Panthers – Cleveland BrownsChicago Beers – San Francisco 49ersCincinnati Bengals – Pittsburgh SteelersDetroit Lions – Philadelphia EaglesHouston Texans – Indianapolis ColtsMiami Dolphins – New England PatriotsNew York Jets – Baltimore RavensWashington Commanders – Jacksonville JaguarsArizona Cardinals – Kansas City ChiefsLos Angeles Chargers – Las Vegas RaidersMinnesota Vikings – Green Bay PackersTennessee Titans – New York GiantsDallas Cowboys – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NFL: These teams have to be remembered

This season, eight teams are among the favorites to win the Super Bowl. Although the Rams are going into the race as the defending champions, the Bills are the bookmakers’ favourite. Most notably, the signing of Von Millers puts the team at the top of title contenders. (NFL transfers – the biggest trades and hottest rumors in TICKER)

But when talking about the title, one must never forget a team that has Tom Brady on the roster. By resigning from the resignation he turned the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from a team in rebuild to a real contender overnight. The Green Bay Packers with Aaron Rodgers and Kansas City with Patrick Mahomes should not be missing from this list.

The Los Angeles Chargers, Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals complete the list of top contenders for the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

The 2022 NFL season schedule

The 103rd NFL season begins Friday night at 2:20 a.m. EST with the Los Angeles Rams playing the Buffalo Bills. In total, the 14 participants of the post-season are sought in 18 game days of the regular season. The best teams in the AFC and NFC are directly in the Divisional Round, the remaining six teams in each conference are played in the Wild Card Round.

Super Bowl LVII will take place on February 12, 2023 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

These Germans are there

Three Germans made it into the 53-strong squad of a team. After his convincing rookie season, the eyes of the German fans are mainly on Amon-Ra St. Brown. The Detroit Lions wide receiver was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month in December 2021.

His brother Equanimeous also wants to make a splash again next season after moving from the Green Bay Packers to the Chicago Bears. (REPORT: Packers vs. Bears: The NFL’s Oldest Rivalry)

Jakob Johnson is joining his new team, the Las Vegas Raiders, after three years with the New England Patriots.

The highlight from a German point of view

The eagerly awaited German premiere of the NFL is getting closer!

At their debut in 2022 in Munich’s Allianz Arena, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and megastar Tom Brady will meet the Seattle Seahawks on November 13th. (REPORT: Revealed! This is Brady’s opponent)

NFL Germany boss Alexander Steinforth spoke of an “absolute lighthouse event. We hope and believe that this game will create so much excitement and raise the status of the NFL in Germany to a new level.”