It is the same place finisher from the opposite conference division in a rotation to deconflict with the rotating play against an entire division.
In 2020, we played the NFC North
In 2021, we play the NFC West with the same place finisher from the NFC South
In 2022, we play the NFC East with the same place finisher from the NFC North
In 2023, we play the NFC South and the same place finisher from the NFC West
In 2024, we play the NFC North and the same place finisher from the NFC East
When they add an 18th game and then 19th game, it will probably follow the same format as the same place finisher in the opposing conference.
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