In a somewhat unexpected turn of events in the NFL realm this week, it seems that teams were caught off guard by the announcement that the 2024 NFL regular-season schedule will be unveiled on Wednesday, May 15. For enthusiasts, this means another week of anticipation before learning when the Buffalo Bills will compete against their upcoming season’s roster of opponents.
The annual release of the NFL schedule has evolved into a significant attention-grabbing event, reflecting the fervor surrounding a sport that often feels like a prolonged playoff series to many Americans.
Despite having to wait until next week for the full schedule reveal, it’s likely that some details will be leaked beforehand, particularly concerning high-profile matchups such as primetime games, holiday fixtures, exclusive broadcasts, and the season opener.
Will the Buffalo Bills kick off the 2024 NFL season in Week 1?
The Bills have risen to prominence for all the right reasons since the tenure of head coach Sean McDermott, followed closely by Brandon Beane’s appointment as general manager.
Since selecting quarterback Josh Allen in the 2018 NFL Draft, the franchise’s fortunes have paralleled Allen’s ascent. Prior to Allen’s breakthrough, Buffalo had rarely featured in primetime games. However, over the past two NFL seasons, the Bills have become a staple of marquee matchups.
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Looking back, the Bills kicked off the 2021 season with a dominant victory over the Los Angeles Rams in a primetime clash. In 2022, they faced their AFC East rivals, the New York Jets, in another primetime opener, marked by an unexpected quarterback switch due to injury.
Anticipation is high once again for the Bills in the upcoming 2024 season. With their recent history of competitiveness and drama, it’s unlikely that their schedule will be filled with early afternoon games. Despite their eager anticipation for revenge against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Bills will have to wait until at least Week 2 to face off against them, as the Chiefs, as Super Bowl champions, will open the season at home, a departure from their previous meetings in Missouri.
