Day: April 21, 2017

The first half of the schedule is fine-the season opener on a Thursday night vs. Kansas City, five of eight at home leading into a Week 9 bye, no road trips west of the Mississippi. In Week 10, New England plays a Sunday nighter in Denver followed by a Week 11 visit to Mexico City to play the Raiders.

“My family and I are extremely disappointed with today’s sentencing and the leniency showed by Judge Buras for the defendant. While we know nothing will ever bring Will back, we were hopeful that Judge Buras would have issued a stronger sentence to more justly reflect both the nature of the crimes and the tremendous loss and pain that my family has suffered as a result of Mr. Hayes’ violent actions on the night of April 9, 2016. “This ordeal has been a nightmare for me and my family. There are no winners here today. Today’s sentencing does not bring back Will and leaves another child to grow up without a father. I pray for the other families of New Orleans that are dealing with the same tragedy

The NFL’s release of the regular-season schedule has become a big deal in the dry offseason. Tom Brady and the Patriots will have a Super Bowl rematch with the Falcons this season. The 49ers didn’t get the second game of the opening-week Monday night doubleheader.

The league released its regular season schedule, which means its time to make your plans for the fall.