The NFL schedule was released, and I have my eyes set on several games to attend. Living in Missoula makes it tough, however. We don't have easy access to several NFL cities, and God knows flights are expensive right now.

But that won't stop me.

I put together a list of 7 NFL games Montanans, specifically Missoulians, should travel to. These games either feature direct flights from Missoula or former Montana Grizzlies.

7 NFL Games Montanans Should Travel To

Week 1: Packers @ Vikings

Week 1: Packers @ Vikings

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Week 1: Packers @ Vikings

You have to go to a season opener, right? Take advantage of the direct flight to Minneapolis to catch Packers-Vikings. It's an epic rivalry that always provides a rowdy crowd. Plus, there seems to be a fair amount of Vikings and Packers fans out here in Montana.

Week 2: Commanders @ Cowboys

Week 2: Commanders @ Cowboys

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Week 2: Commanders @ Cowboys

How 'bout them Cowboys!? Take advantage of the direct flight from Missoula to Dallas early in the season to see Washington-Dallas. It's better to catch these teams earlier in the year in case they both bottom out.

Week 5: 49ers @ Seahawks

Week 5: 49ers @ Seahawks

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Week 5: 49ers @ Seahawks

You have to go to Seattle for a game this season. It's an easy flight, the Seahawks are defending Super Bowl champs, and you get to watch former Griz Patrick O'Connell play. Hopefully, Junior Bergen gets the call-up from the 49ers practice squad, too.

Week 7: Rams @ Raiders

Week 7: Rams @ Raiders

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Week 7: Rams @ Raiders

The defending MVP Matt Stafford and the Rams travel to Vegas on Oct 25 to play #1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza and the Raiders. Hopefully, Mendoza is starting as quarterback then.

Week 8: Chiefs @ Broncos

Week 8: Chiefs @ Broncos

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Week 8: Chiefs @ Broncos

Denver is an easy flight from Missoula. There are several Broncos games to attend (Rams on Sep 27, Seahawks on Oct 15, Bills on Dec 25, Chargers on week 18), but I settled on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs on Nov 1.

Week 10: Steelers @ Bengals

Week 10: Steelers @ Bengals

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Week 10: Steelers @ Bengals

Former Grizzlies Liam Brown (Bengals) and Dylan Cook (Steelers) could collide on Sunday Night Football in mid-November at Paycor Stadium. Brown is a practice squad player like Wortham with Jacksonville and Bergen with the 49ers, but a man can hope Brown will get evaluated.

Week 13: Jaguars @ Bears

Week 13: Jaguars @ Bears

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Week 13: Jaguars @ Bears

Historic Soldier Field is running out of time, with the Bears planning to move into a new stadium in the coming years. You might as well check it out before it shuts down for good, even if it's not the best stadium. Hopefully, Jacksonville elevates Michael Wortham to the active roster as well.

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