NFL schedule 2021: Biggest game for all 32 teams

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 22: A detailed view of an official Wilson NFL football with the Cincinnati Bengals logo before a game between the Bengals and Washington Football Team at FedExField on November 22, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 22: A detailed view of an official Wilson NFL football with the Cincinnati Bengals logo before a game between the Bengals and Washington Football Team at FedExField on November 22, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 07: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks to pass in the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021, in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 07: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks to pass in the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021, in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

AFC West

Denver Broncos – At Pittsburgh Steelers

There is a solid nucleus in place in Denver, which can realistically contend for the postseason if they get improvement from Drew Lock or a rookie quarterback. Getting to the playoff will require tough wins outside the division, making the Broncos’ trip to Pittsburgh a must-win if Denver wants to be a serious postseason contender.

Kansas City Chiefs – At Green Bay Packers

The biggest matchup to come out of the NFL’s expansion to 17 games comes as the Chiefs square off with the Packers, setting up a showdown between Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers. This game won’t matter for tiebreakers but could be a good measuring stick for how the Chiefs look against one of the NFC’s strongest contenders.

Las Vegas Raiders – Vs. Kansas City Chiefs

No team gave Kansas City more issues in the regular season than the Raiders, who won at Arrowhead Stadium before losing a shootout in Las Vegas. Jon Gruden has led a strange roster reconstruction for the Raiders, who will look to find a way to defeat the Chiefs to give themselves a chance to win the AFC West.

Los Angeles Chargers – Vs. Cleveland Browns

A popular sleeper pick after a strong finish to the season, there is no doubt that the Chargers are poised to make a big move in the AFC in Justin Herbert’s second season. Los Angeles can bolster its postseason hopes by finding a way to top the Browns at home, giving them a potentially massive tiebreaker in the wild card picture.