5 Quirks in the Green Bay Packers 2016 Schedule

Tailgating, ticket and travel plans officially began for Packer fans after the NFL released the team's 2016 schedule on Thursday.

While many will circle the Thursday, October 20 and Sunday, December 13 games against the Bears, there are some notable quirks to this year's schedule ... and one that has not taken place in over 90 years.

5 Notable Schedule Quirks:

1. The Packers open the season with two road games for the first time since 1924.

2. The first game played at the Vikings brand-new U.S. Bank Stadium will come in week 2 ... against the Packers.

3. The Packers play 3 home games in October, 1 in November and then 4 in December.

4. Of the 16 regular-season contests, 5 are prime-time television viewing.

5. Green Bay’s schedule includes five games against 2015 playoff teams. Three of those contests (Minnesota, Houston, Seattle) will be at Lambeau Field, while two (Minnesota, Washington) will come on the road.

The Schedule

1. Sun, Sep 11 @ Jaguars 12:00 PM
2. Sun, Sep 18 @ Vikings 7:30 PM
3. Sun, Sep 25 vs Lions 12:00 PM
4. Sun, Oct 9 vs Giants 7:30 PM
5. Sun, Oct 16 vs Cowboys 3:25 PM
6. Thu, Oct 20 vs Bears 7:25 PM
7. Sun, Oct 30 @ Falcons 12:00 PM
8. Sun, Nov 6 vs Colts 3:25 PM
9. Sun, Nov 13 @ Titans 12:00 PM
10. Sun, Nov 20 @ Redskins 7:30 PM
11. Mon, Nov 28 @ Eagles 7:30 PM
12. Sun, Dec 4 vs Texans 12:00 PM
13. Sun, Dec 11 vs Seahawks 3:25 PM
14. Sun, Dec 18 @ Bears 12:00 PM
15. Sat, Dec 24 vs Vikings 12:00 PM
16. Sun, Jan 1 @ Lions 12:00 PM

Read the Packers official schedule announcement here.