NFL Prime-Time Schedule 2016: List of Monday, Thursday and Sunday Night Games

April 15, 2016   ·   Scott Polacek   ·   Jump to comments

Plan your fall evenings accordingly—the NFL released its 2016 schedule on Thursday, and the slate of night games immediately stands out.  
There is always an added sense of excitement for prime-time showdowns under the lights, and football fans won’t have to wait long for a compelling clash. The Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos will square off in a Super Bowl rematch to kick off the season in Week 1 on Sept. 8.
Here is a look at the full slate of night games, courtesy of NFL.com, as well as some predictions for a couple of the more intriguing contests pigskin fans can look forward to during a long offseason.
 
Intriguing Prime-Time Showdowns Week 1: Carolina Panthers at Denver Broncos
The NFL made history with its schedule release on Thursday thanks to this matchup.
According to Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer, this will be the first time the NFL opener is a Super Bowl rematch, even though the defending champion has appear...

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