Typically, when the NFL rolls out its regular-season schedule for the upcoming year, it's a time for blind optimism. You can confidently stroll down the schedule and recklessly throw around wins like they are Halloween candy.

The New York Giants just endured a brutal 3-14 season that featured the team losing 10 straight games and scoring seven or fewer points in five contests overall.

The NFL schedule release is a day many football fans look forward to. They’ll figure out exactly when and where their team will play this upcoming season. Fans can plan viewing parties and road trips, while teams can plan their travel itineraries and bye week preparations.