airborneskins Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 We play Cincinnati in London and the bengals surrender an home game. Halloween in the UK. That's awesome that we don't have to give up a home game this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Chaaarmnder Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Doesn't that typically mean we'd have a bye the week after? So week 9 next year? I'm okay with the matchup, a lot can happen a year down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just654 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Not giving up a home game!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my_friend_goo Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 We got ourselves a party! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogNose Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 So the #Redskins could end up playing two away games back to back in London. Also means a week 9 bye for them next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 For Immediate Release November 25, 2015 WASHINGTON REDSKINS TO PARTICIPATE AS VISITING TEAM IN NFL INTERNATIONAL SERIES IN LONDON IN 2016 Game vs. Bengals set for Oct. 30; team could become first NFL franchise to play consecutive regular season games overseas pending results of 2015 regular season LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – The Washington Redskins will play in front of a global audience in 2016, as the league announced today that the team will face the Cincinnati Bengals at London’s Wembley Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, as participants in the NFL’s International Series. Kickoff time will be announced at a later date. In addition, the Redskins could potentially play back-to-back games in London, as the team could also face the St. Louis Rams at Twickenham Stadium a week earlier, pending the results and standings of the 2015 regular season. The Rams and the NFC East team that finishes in the same place in their respective divisions are scheduled to face one another on Oct. 23, 2016. If the Rams and Redskins finish in identical places in the NFC West and NFC East, respectively, the Redskins would become the first team in NFL history to play consecutive regular season games overseas. The game against the Bengals and the potential game against the Rams would both be considered road games, preserving the Redskins’ eight-game regular season home slate. Redskins Owner Dan Snyder has been involved in expanding the NFL’s footprint overseas. He serves on the NFL’s International Committee, which staged three regular season games in London in each of the past two seasons and has authorized the league to potentially expand the series to other markets in future years. “We are excited to showcase the Washington Redskins on an international stage,” Snyder said. “We are honored to help grow the game overseas.” "The Washington Redskins are proud to be one of the most popular sports teams in the world," President Bruce Allen said. “We look forward to seeing our fans from everywhere come together to sing Hail to the Redskins in London." The contest at Wembley will mark the Redskins’ European debut in regular season play and only their second regular season game outside the United States all-time. In their only other international regular season game to date, the Redskins faced the Buffalo Bills at the Rogers Centre in Toronto on Oct. 30, 2011. The Redskins have twice appeared overseas in preseason competition, once at the former Wembley Stadium in London in 1992 and once at the Osaka Dome in Osaka, Japan in 2002. Redskins fans can register to receive more information by visiting Redskins.com/London. Information on related updates, ticket announcements, travel packages and more will provided at a later date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinFanInMinn Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 According to this article, we may play two weeks in a row: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000587776/article/2016-uk-international-series-schedule-announced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 Most excited I've been in years. We may conceivably play there two weeks in a row, as the game the week previously at Twickenham Stadium is 'an NFC East Opponent' @ Rams. It's whoever matched the Rams slot in their division. E.G. Skins and Rams both finish 3rd in the division, we play them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justice98 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 So if we don't play well on the road as it is, playing on another continent should have us getting throttled 100-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Cool. I still get the Packers game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBass1724 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I'm torn about this. Do I want to go to London to watch my favorite team play? Or do I want to wake up at 9:30am to chug beers, watch my Skins, and not be judged? Decisions, decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catatonic Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 And just as it appears that the Skins are playing with a homefield advantage in FedEx. Was this Mara's idea? LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer938 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 This is incredible, possibly 2 games London, not sure how it could get any better. So excited, Redskins tailgate party here we come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinC Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 ha. seriously though are you prepared for the culture shock going from UK to PHX?. Spend a lot of time in Phoenix already. Summers are brutal but I like it. My kids will adjust fine - wife will be the one who will have the biggest adjustment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer938 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I'm torn about this. Do I want to go to London to watch my favorite team play? Or do I want to wake up at 9:30am to chug beers, watch my Skins, and not be judged? Decisions, decisions. How about you come over here to London and wake up at 9:30am and chug beers? You won't be judged as you are on vacation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotchilidog Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Whilst the neutrals tend to get behind the home team at these games I am expecting Redskins fans to outnumber Bengals fans by a large margin. This will feel like a home game for the Skins. Cannot wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilco_holland Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Its an away game against the Bengals, 30th of october. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBass1724 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 How about you come over here to London and wake up at 9:30am and chug beers? You won't be judged as you are on vacation UPDATE! I mentioned the game to my girlfriend and she immediately says "I've never been to London! I'm totally on board with going!" So it looks like I'm waking up at 9:30am in London to chug beers instead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilco_holland Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Now I need to find a Dutch 'Skins or Bengals fan who wants to come with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 This is amazing. I'll be there for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer938 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 UPDATE! I mentioned the game to my girlfriend and she immediately says "I've never been to London! I'm totally on board with going!" So it looks like I'm waking up at 9:30am in London to chug beers instead! She sounds like a keeper! Though thinking about it, no doubt Saturday will be a heavy night as well so maybe start the day with bloody marys and a full English, then start chugging after that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellred93 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Can't wait to finally to see the skins live! Hopefully just the one game though. As if we get the rams it means we haven't made the play offs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Skins Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Fantastic news. Been waiting since 1992 to see them in England again! Only problem is, I'm supposed to be in Italy on holiday (vacation) that week Might have to hope we get the Rams game too. Or fly home for the game/s. That would be nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_HOG Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 For anybody coming to the UK from the States here is a useful guide to some of the differences in language. http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/words/british-and-american-terms One other thing, we drive on the correct side of the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Watch Sky and the PL f-me over and schedule L'pool- United/ Everton that Sunday. That would lead to a quandary. Now a game in London that weekend would be perfect to kill two birds with one stone. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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