There is little to complain about this year. Cities that have harsh weather were not scheduled during the worst possible months of the season. For example, Oak@ Miami in November instead of September, OAK@ SD Dec 4th, Oak@ Tampa in week 17. The last time they are on the East coast, its mid October. Oak@Den on Nov 20 is as bad as it can possibly get. Otherwise, clear skies ahead for the passing game, right?
Oh, and here it is: Week 1 : Sept. 8 (Mon.) Denver Broncos 7:15 p.m. Week 2: Sept. 14 at Kansas City Chiefs 10 a.m. Week 3: Sept. 21 at Buffalo Bills 10 a.m. Week 4: Sept. 28 San Diego Chargers 1:05 p.m. Week 5: Oct. 5 Bye Week 6: Oct. 12 at New Orleans Saints 10 a.m. Week 7: Oct. 19 New York Jets 1:15 p.m. Week 8 Oct. 26 at Baltimore Ravens 10 a.m. Week 9: Nov. 2 Atlanta Falcons 1:15 p.m. Week 10: Nov. 9 Carolina Panthers 1:05 p.m. Week 11: Nov. 16 at Miami Dolphins 10 a.m. Week 12: Nov. 23 at Denver Broncos 1:05 p.m. Week 13: Nov. 30 Kansas City Chiefs 1:15 p.m. Week 14 Dec. 4 (Thurs.) at San Diego Chargers 5:15 p.m. Week 15 Dec. 14 New England Patriots 1:15 p.m. Week 16 Dec. 21 Houston Texans 1:05 p.m. Week 17 Dec. 28 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10 a.m.
Outside the 6 division games, we drew the AFC and NFC South, Buffalo, and Baltimore. I'm going to assume that all 4 AFC South games will be losses, and we may split games with the Chargers. Assuming that we continue the winning trends vs. KC and Den, I am optimistic about an 9-7 team. I also think things can't get worse than last year's 4-12. 7 wins at a minimum, and we compete late in the season for a final wild card spot - which we wont get because the AFC South will be feasting on our division all year. 5-1 in weak AFC West 2-2 vs. NFC South 0-4 vs. AFC South 2-0 vs. optional games (Buffalo, Baltimore - both games being played in mild months)