NFL Cover Zero: The Best Games on the 2026 Schedule!
Summary
On this episode of NFL Cover Zero, Drew Franklin and guest Billy Rutledge play a game selecting their top ten must-attend games for the 2026 season. They pick matchups based on location, rivalry, and holiday significance, choosing events in Australia, Spain, and across the US. The hosts discuss international expansion, tailgating culture, and personal travel anecdotes while building their ideal fan itineraries.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and show introduction
Draft rules and first pick: 49ers vs Rams in Australia
Second pick: Chiefs vs Bills on Thanksgiving
Commercial break
Third pick: Bears vs Packers on Christmas
Fourth pick: Rams vs Seahawks in Seattle
Fifth pick: Bengals vs Falcons in Spain
Sixth pick: Ravens vs Bengals on New Year's Eve
Seventh pick: Bills vs Rams in LA and Nashville wedding story
Commercial break
Eighth pick: Packers vs Bears and farewell to Nissan Stadium
Ninth pick: Steelers vs Titans and draft recap
News: Tom Brady at WrestleMania and Quarterback show
News: Aaron Rodgers family and Chris Johnson ring ceremony
News: NFL player robberies and Jerry Rice golf incident
Outro and final sponsors
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