INDIANAPOLIS — The schedule for the upcoming NFL season will be released in less than three weeks, the league announced Thursday.
While the Indianapolis Colts' 2022 opponents were finalized a day after their stunning collapse against the Jaguars to end the 2021 season just short of the playoffs, the dates of the games won't be revealed until May 12.
Since the Colts finished second in the AFC South, they'll play the runners-up from the AFC North, AFC East and NFC North. So, the Colts will host the Steelers at home and travel for games against the Patriots and Vikings.
Here is a list of the teams the Colts will play at home:
- Tennessee Titans
- Houston Texans
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Washington Commanders
Here is a list of the teams the Colts will play on the road:
- Tennessee Titans
- Houston Texans
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- New England Patriots
- Denver Broncos
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Dallas Cowboys
- New York Giants
- Minnesota Vikings
While the entire schedule will be unveiled May 12, some teams will get a sneak peek at their slate starting next Thursday, April 28, at the NFL Draft in Las Vegas. That night, the league will announce the matchup for the first "Thursday Night Football" game on Prime Video, which will be played on Sept. 15, during Week 2 of the schedule.
On Wednesday, May 4, the NFL will announce the international game schedule and select games will be revealed the following week, leading up to May 12. Teams will announce their first home game opponent at 6 p.m. on May 12, followed by a full schedule reveal at 8 p.m.
The season will kickoff on Thursday, Sept. 8 with a game that should feature the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams. The rest of the league schedule starts the following Sunday, Sept. 11.
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