Cleveland Browns fans are ready to see the team make a return to the primetime stage in 2019.
The NFL may have other ideas, however.
While the Browns have an attractive schedule this fall with games against the New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks in addition to their traditional divisional games, they may not receive as much love from the networks as fans would like - at least early on in the season.
There has been some speculation that the Browns will hit the road in Week 1 to face the Patriots, but there is growing talk that the NFL will take a different approach to open its 100th season, according to John Ourand at Sports Business Journal:
The NFL is leaning toward having the Bears host the Packers for next season’s opening kickoff game on Thursday, Sept.