Rams, Falcons, Raiders and Chargers win NFL schedule release day

NFL schedule release day draws the same attention as a national holiday for many fans. This year’s videos produced clear winners and losers.

Los Angeles Rams
The Rams opened with what looked like low-effort ASMR food shots but quickly shifted to sharp jabs. They mocked the Washington Commanders’ former name, the San Francisco 49ers’ power-station injury theory and Philadelphia’s mayor misspelling “Eagles.” A “Napoleon Dynamite” bit with the mascot closed the clip.

Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons strung together “This Is SportsCenter”-style spots. New president of football operations Matt Ryan recreated his famous “GET F****** SET!” line in an office. Running back Bijan Robinson and receiver Drake London appeared, along with the comedy trio St. André Golf. The video poked fun at the pronunciation of Bijan and referenced the Kendrick-Drake rap feud.

Las Vegas Raiders
Quarterback Kirk Cousins and rookie Fernando Mendoza parodied the “Step Brothers” nicknames scene. Mendoza asked to be called “The Mendolorian,” Cousins wanted “Kirko Chains,” and the two measured their hands in tucked-in shirts. The low-budget humor landed for most viewers.

Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers earned a mock “Certificate of Achievement” from the Rams for their Halo-themed video. It featured a sticky bomb aimed at a Broncos character, a nod to C.J. Stroud advising Caleb Williams, a “zebra armor” Chiefs referee gag and a Colorado Avalanche logo on the Rams’ draft room. The clip passed 16 million views in 22 hours.

Tennessee Titans
The Titans again took to Broadway in Nashville and recruited look-alikes for upcoming opponents. Will Compton, Eagles security chief Dominico DiSandro and a man in a Myles Garrett jersey all appeared in the low-budget, high-reward reel.

Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals posted a Zoom call of AI-generated mascots led by an AI Muppet figure. Sound quality dropped repeatedly and the concept failed to hold attention.

New York Jets
The Jets released a silent, two-and-a-half-minute arts-and-crafts video showing paint colors mixed to match opponents. Fans called it dull and uninspired.