The 2021 NFL season marks the first year with a 17-game schedule. While football fans eagerly await the return of NFL Sundays, some matchups appear less compelling than others. Here are the 10 least anticipated games of the 2021 NFL season:

Week 1: Ravens vs Raiders

• Monday Night Football opener featuring Baltimore against a Raiders team known for struggling in primetime games

Week 2: Bengals vs Bears

• Uncertainty around Justin Fields' start and Joe Burrow's return from ACL/MCL injury reduces appeal

Week 2: Lions at Packers

• Monday night matchup potentially lacking Aaron Rodgers, featuring rebuilding Detroit team

Week 6: Buccaneers vs Eagles

• Significant talent gap between defending champions and rebuilding Eagles team with new QB/coach

Week 6: Bengals vs Lions

• Matchup between two of previous season's bottom performers

Week 8: Bengals vs Jets

• Another challenging matchup featuring struggling teams

Week 10: Lions vs Steelers

• Detroit's lackluster offense against Pittsburgh late in season

Week 12: Jets vs Texans

• Houston's organizational challenges meet rebuilding Jets

Week 16: Jaguars vs Jets (London)

• Features top draft picks Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson, but between previous season's worst teams

Week 18: Steelers vs Ravens

• Traditional rivalry game that could be meaningless if division is already decided

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