NFL Schedule Release Videos: Ranked from Best to Worst

The Athletic's Jayna Bardahl and Saad Yousuf ranked all 32 NFL teams' schedule release videos. The Los Angeles Chargers placed first with a Halo-themed video featuring multiple digs at opponents.

Top Performers

The Los Angeles Chargers took the top spot with a Halo-themed video that creatively called out multiple opponents. The video's gaming aesthetic and pointed jabs resonated with the ranking panel.

The Tennessee Titans secured second place with a man-on-the-street approach, bringing authentic fan reactions to their schedule reveal.

The Seattle Seahawks rounded out the top three with a cologne-advertisement theme, adding a touch of humor and style to their presentation.

Other Notable Highlights

• Indianapolis Colts (4th): A Simpsons-themed video delighted viewers with animated references.
• New York Giants (5th): Featured a memorable segment with Jameis Winston playing Pictionary.
• Los Angeles Rams (6th): Went with a Napoleon Dynamite theme, earning points for nostalgia.

A Notable Trend

The San Francisco 49ers' electrical substation was referenced by multiple opponents, suggesting their schedule video became an unexpected source of inspiration—or mockery—across the league.

The Range of Creativity

Videos spanned from highly creative productions to minimal effort entries. At the bottom of the list, the Arizona Cardinals ranked dead last in the 32-team evaluation.