EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – JANUARY 01: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys and Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants greet each other after their game at MetLife Stadium on January 1, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Every year when the NFL schedule is released, it’s interesting see which teams get the most and least love from the networks by counting how often everybody is scheduled to play on national television. Here’s the breakdown for 2016…

6: Giants, Cowboys 

You can’t deny the New York market, the power of the Cowboys and the NFC East in general. Neither team made the playoffs last season, but you’ll see more of these two than anyone else in football.

5: Patriots, Jets, Steelers, Broncos, Redskins, Vikings, Packers, Panthers, Seahawks

Every team was in the playoffs last year, except the Jets. But New York is New York, and Gang Green was still 10-6 in 2015.

4: Bengals, Colts, Texans, Eagles, Bears, Cardinals

Three more 2015 playoff teams, plus the Colts, Eagles and Bears. Indy is a big draw with Andrew Luck back at it, while Philadelphia and Chicago are major markets with plenty of viewers.

3: Ravens, Chiefs, Raiders, Rams

Kansas City is the only reigning playoff team with fewer than four nationally-televised games, but the Chiefs don’t possess a lot of sex appeal. The Rams are intriguing in Los Angeles, especially if they have a top pick at quarterback. And Oakland and Baltimore are solid teams with strong fanbases.

2: Dolphins, Bills, Jaguars, Lions, Falcons, Saints, Buccaneers, 49ers

Expected a little more love for the Dolphins, Saints and Bucs. Miami has a huge following and should at least be in contention most of the year. The Saints still have Drew Brees and a high-flying offense. And the young Bucs, of course, have Jameis Winston. It’s a shame we’re slated to see those teams just twice each on national TV.

1: Browns, Titans, Chargers

Not a ton of interest in these teams, and none are likely to be very good. That said, I figured we might get a couple prime-time looks at Marcus Mariota.

About Brad Gagnon

Brad Gagnon has been passionate about both sports and mass media since he was in diapers -- a passion that won't die until he's in them again. Based in Toronto, he's worked as a national NFL blog editor at theScore.com, a producer and writer at theScore Television Network and a host, reporter and play-by-play voice at Rogers TV. His work has also appeared at CBSSports.com, Deadspin, FoxSports.com, The Guardian, The Hockey News and elsewhere at Comeback Media, but his day gig has him covering the NFL nationally for Bleacher Report.