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NFL schedule 2021: Every NFL team's 17th game

Mark Lane

USA TODAY Sports

Sep 15, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) pressures Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

The NFL has approved a 17th game for the 2021 schedule.

After a year of exercising the option to have a 17th game and approving the formula for the 17th game, the NFL is finally going ahead with an odd number of games to its annual slate.

As it stands, here is the formula, which involves same-place finishers from 2020, and appears to be modeling after the 2019 schedule's inter-conference matchups.

NFC East at AFC East

NFC North at AFC West

NFC South at AFC South

NFC West at AFC North

Here is a look at the NFL's 17th game per team, which features a few Super Bowl rematches.

1. Philadelphia Eagles at New York Jets

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 06: Brandon Graham #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after a sack in the third quarter against the New York Jets at Lincoln Financial Field on October 6, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Jets 31-6. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Philadelphia leads the season series 11-0.

Last meeting: Oct. 6, 2019 at Philadelphia — Eagles, 31-6

2. New York Giants at Miami Dolphins

New York leads the season series 7-2.

Last meeting: Dec. 15, 2019 at New York — Giants, 36-20

3. Washington at Buffalo Bills

Jan 26, 1992; Minneapolis, MN, USA; FILE PHOTO; Washington Redskins cornerback Alvoid Mays (20) forces Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly (12) to fumble the ball during Super Bowl XXVI at the Metrodome. The Redskins defeated the Bills 37-24. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo leads the season series 9-5 (Washington leads postseason 1-0)

Last meeting: Nov. 3, 2019 at Buffalo — Bills, 24-9

Super Bowl meeting: Super Bowl XXVI — Washington, 37-24

4. Dallas Cowboys at New England Patriots

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Dallas leads season series 7-6.

Last meeting: Nov. 24, 2019 at New England — Patriots, 13-9

5. Detroit Lions at Denver Broncos

Dec 22, 2019; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detroit Lions running back Ty Johnson (31) runs the ball as he is pushed out of bounds by Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons (31) in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Denver leads season series 8-5.

Last meeting: Dec. 22, 2019 at Denver — Broncos, 27-17

6. Green Bay Packers at Kansas City Chiefs

Jan 15, 1967; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Green Bay Packers quarterback (15) BART STARR is hit by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end (86) BUCK BUCHANAN during Super Bowl I in the first meeting ever of the AFL and NFL Champions at Memorial Coliseum. The Packers defeated the Chiefs 35-10. Starr was named the games most valuable player passing for 16-23 attempts for 250 yards and 2 touchdowns. Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK

Kansas City leads the season series 7-5-1 (Green Bay leads postseason 1-0)

Last meeting: Oct. 27, 2019 at Kansas City — Packers, 31-24

Super Bowl meeting: Super Bowl I — Packers, 35-10

7. Chicago Bears at Las Vegas Raiders

Not many people gave the Oakland Raiders a chance in Week 5, when they headed over to London for a game against the Bears—a team with a stout, top 5 defense. However, Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs' 123 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries helped teach the Bears a proper lesson about the unknown in the NFL. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Las Vegas leads the season series 8-7.

Last meeting: Oct. 6, 2019 at London — Raiders, 24-21

8. Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Chargers

Dec 15, 2019; Carson, CA, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo (95) scoops up a fumble and runs it back for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second quarter at Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota leads the season series 7-6.

Last meeting: Dec. 15, 2019 at Los Angeles — Vikings, 39-10

9. Atlanta Falcons at Jacksonville Jaguars

Atlanta leads the season series 4-3.

Last meeting: Dec. 22, 2019 at Atlanta — Falcons, 24-12

10. New Orleans Saints at Tennessee Titans

Dec 22, 2019; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans defensive back Tramaine Brock (35) breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) in the end zone during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

The Titans franchise leads the season series 8-6-1.

Last meeting: Dec. 22, 2019 at Tennessee — Saints, 38-28

11. Carolina Panthers at Houston Texans

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It's great that Kyle Allen has proven to be either an able backup or future long-term starter, depending on Cam Newton's health and contract situation. But the real story in Carolina's 16-10 win over the Texans was a defense that limited the usually incendiary Deshaun Watson to 21 completions in 33 attempts for just 160 yards, with six sacks. Allen did become the first quarterback since Carson Wentz with no interceptions and three wins in his first three NFL starts, and running back Christian McCaffrey proved once again why he's one of the two or three most valuable running backs in the NFL. But if Carolina's defense keeps coming along, the Newton-less Panthers ascending up the NFC South ladder would be one of the most interesting stories in the NFL this season. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina leads the season series 3-2.

Last meeting: Sept. 29, 2019 at Houston — Panthers, 16-10

12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Indianapolis Colts

Dec 8, 2019; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) tackles Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (25) during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

The Colts lead the season series 8-6.

Last meeting: Dec. 8, 2019 at Tampa Bay — Buccaneers, 38-35

13. Arizona Cardinals at Cleveland Browns

Dec 15, 2019; Glendale, AZ, USA; Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio (75) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland leads the season series 33-15-3.

Last meeting: Dec. 15, 2019 at Arizona — Cardinals, 38-24

14. Los Angeles Rams at Baltimore Ravens

Nov 25, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) is pursued by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Dante Fowler (56) in the third quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Ravens defeated the Rams 45-6. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Ravens lead the season series 5-2.

Last meeting: Nov. 25, 2019 at Los Angeles — Ravens, 45-6

15. San Francisco 49ers at Cincinnati Bengals

Jan 22, 1989; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana (16) in action against the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl XXIII at Joe Robbie Stadium. The 49ers won the game 20-16. Mandatory Credit: Manny Rubio

San Francisco leads the season series 10-4 (2-0 in postseason)

Last meeting: Sept. 15, 2019 at Cincinnati — 49ers, 41-17

Super Bowl meetings:

Super Bowl XVI — 49ers, 26-21
Super Bowl XXIII — 49ers, 20-16

16. Seattle Seahawks at Pittsburgh Steelers

DETROIT - FEBRUARY 05: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers leaps into the end zone for a 1 yard touchdown in the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL at Ford Field on February 5, 2006 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Seattle leads the season series 10-8 (Pittsburgh leads postseason 1-0)

Last meeting: Sept. 15, 2019 at Pittsburgh — Seahawks, 28-26

Super Bowl meeting: Super Bowl XL — Steelers, 21-10