2014 NFLHC Season

The 2014 NFL season is the 1st season in the history of the National Football League (NFLHC). 
The regular season got underway on Thursday, April 24, 2014, with the Detroit Lions hosting the Green Bay Packers in the annual NFLHC Kickoff Game. The regular season is scheduled to wrap up on Sunday night, July 13, 2014.
The 2014 NFL Playoffs are scheduled to begin Tuesday, July 15, 2014 with the Divisional Round.
==Preseason==
The 2014 Season did not see a preseason as the league was in the process of creation. Notable events during the first preseason included the 2014 NFLHC Draft and the first ever Free-Agency signing period. Future preseasons will include games and training camps.
==Regular season==
The 2014 season will feature 88 games played out over a twelve week schedule. Each of the league's 16 teams will play a 11-game schedule which includes one Bye week for each team.
;Scheduling formula
Under the NFLHC Scheduling Formula, each team plays each of the other three teams in their own division twice. In addition, a team plays against all four teams in one other division from the opposite conference. The remaining game on a team's schedule is against the team who finished in the same divisional rank in the other division in the team's conference. The team that fulfills this rank in the first season was selected at random. The pre-set division pairings for 2014 are as follows:
 
Inter-conference
* AFC East vs. NFC North
* AFC West vs. NFC South
The 2014 regular season schedule was released on March 21, 2014. 
;Regular season highlights
The 2014 NFLHC Regular Season began on Thursday, April 24, with the NFLHC Kickoff Game in which the Green Bay Packers hosted the Detroit Lions. The game saw the first ever NFLHC touchdown scored by Gary Faneca of the Detroit Lions on a 20 yard TD reception from Richard Ramos. Detroit would go on to win the opener with a 1 yard touchdown run by Jonathan Laskey with a final score of 28-27.
===Final standings ===
 	= team would be in playoffs if season ended 	
(x)	= team currently seeded for playoffs; conference seed in parentheses	
(y)	= team has won their division 	
(z)	= team has clinched the #1 conference seed 	
AFC East 	AFC East	AFC East	AFC East	AFC East	AFC East	AFC East	AFC East	AFC East	AFC East
Team 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
(1,z) Miami Dolphins 	9 	2 	0 	4 	2 	0 	0.818 	256 	167
(2) New England Patriots	8 	3 	0 	5 	1 	0 	0.727 	265 	168
(3) New York Jets 	7 	4 	0 	3 	3 	0 	0.636 	209 	211
Jacksonville Jaguars 	3 	8 	0 	0 	5 	0 	0.272 	197 	188
AFC West 	AFC West	AFC West	AFC West	AFC West	AFC West	AFC West	AFC West	AFC West	AFC West
Team 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
(2,y) Oakland Raiders 	8 	3 	0 	5 	1 	0 	0.727 	279 	175
Cleveland Browns 	6 	5 	0 	3 	3 	0 	0.545 	238 	159
Cincinnati Bengals 	4 	7 	0 	3 	3 	0 	0.363 	139 	269
Indianapolis Colts 	1 	10 	0 	1 	5 	0 	0.091 	196 	329
NFC North 	NFC North	NFC North	NFC North	NFC North	NFC North	NFC North	NFC North	NFC North	NFC North
Team 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
(2,y) Minnesota Vikings	7 	4 	0 	5 	1 	0 	0.636 	229 	181
(4) Green Bay Packers 	5 	6 	0 	3 	3 	0 	0.454 	193 	206
Detroit Lions 	3 	8 	0 	2 	2 	0 	0.272 	154 	227
Dallas Cowboys 	1 	10 	0 	1 	4 	0 	0.091 	111 	292
NFC South 	NFC South	NFC South	NFC South	NFC South	NFC South	NFC South	NFC South	NFC South	NFC South
Team 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
(1,z) Atlanta Falcons 	9 	2 	0 	5 	1 	0 	0.818 	274 	189
(3) St. Louis Rams 	8 	3 	0 	5 	1 	0 	0.727 	290 	186
New Orleans Saints 	5 	6 	0 	1 	5 	0 	0.454 	239 	262
Carolina Panthers 	4 	7 	0 	1 	5 	0 	0.364 	207 	231
;NFLHC Tiebreakers
Two Teams
*Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games between the clubs).
*Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division.
*Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games.
*Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
*Strength of victory.
*Strength of schedule.
*Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed.
*Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed.
*Best net points in common games.
*Best net points in all games.
*Best net touchdowns in all games.
*Coin toss
Three Teams (or more)
*Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games among the clubs).
*Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division.
*Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games.
*Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
*Strength of victory.
*Strength of schedule.
*Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed.
*Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed.
*Best net points in common games.
*Best net points in all games.
*Best net touchdowns in all games.
*Coin toss
==Postseason==
;Playoffs bracket
==Player movement==
===Notable Player Movement===
* Kurt Hill, WR, from Carolina Panthers to Dallas Cowboys (via Trade)
===Free agency===
No major free agency news has occured other than Undrafted Free Agent (UDFA) signings.
===Major trades===
The following trades are notable as they involved Pro Bowl-caliber players and/or draft picks in the first three rounds:
;Offseason
* March 22 - The New Orleans Saints acquired the Dallas Cowboys 2014 1st round pick for their 2014 2nd and 3rd round picks.
* March 22 - The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired the New Orleans Saints 2014 1st round pick for their 2014 2nd, 5th, and 7th round picks.
* March 22 - The New Orleans Saints acquired the Oakland Raiders 2014 1st round pick and 12th round pick for their 2014 1st round pick, 4th round pick, and 7th round pick.
* March 22 - The St. Louis Rams acquired the Detroit Lions 2014 1st, 6th, and a 2015 7th round pick for their 2014 3rd, 4th round picks, and a 2014 3rd round pick.
* March 24 - The Oakland Raiders acquired the New England Patriots 2014 2nd round pick for their 2014 4th, 6th, and 15th round picks.
* March 25 - The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired the Cincinnati Bengals 2014 1st round pick for their 2014 4th, 6th, and the 2015 3rd, and 5th round picks.
* March 27 - The New England Patriots acquired the St. Louis Rams 2014 1st round pick for their 2014 1st round pick and 9th round picks.
* March 28 - The Detroit Lions acquired the Cleveland Browns 2014 2nd, 3rd, and 12th for their 2014 2nd, 3rd, and 12th round picks.
* March 28 - The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired the Atlanta Falcons 2014 1st round pick for their 2014 1st, 13th, and 16th round picks.
* March 28 - The Cincinnati Bengals acquired the Green Bay Packers 2014 2nd and 3rd round picks for their 2014 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th round picks.
* March 28 - The Miami Dolphins acquired the New England Patriots 2014 3rd round pick for their 2014 8th, 10th, and 15th round picks.
* March 28 - The Green Bay Packers acquired the Miami Dolphins 2014 3rd round pick for their 2014 4th round and 8th round picks.
* March 28 - The Oakland Raiders acquired the New York Jets 2014 3rd round pick for their 2014 7th round, 7th round, and 2015 5th round picks.
;In-season
* May 21 - The Dallas Cowboys acquired Kurt Hill and the Carolina Panthers 2016 7th round pick for Tony Birk and their 2015 3rd round pick.
===Draft===
The 2014 NFLHC Draft was held March 28-30, 2014. Prior to the draft the NFLHC Scouting Combine, where draft-eligible players were evaluated by team personnel, was held on March 23. In the draft the Carolina Panthers made Florida State Quarterback Christian Skaggs the 1st Overall pick.
==Records and milestones==
Many initial records will be set in the first ever NFLHC season.
===Regular season records===
;Week 1
*On April 24th, Jason Johnson, of the Green Bay Packers, scored the first passing touchdown in NFLHC history with a 14 yard TD pass to Wayne Wegert.
*On April 24th, Dub Spanno, of the Detroit Lions, scored the first rushing touchdown in NFLHC history with a 1 yard TD run.
*On April 24th, Willie Hicks, of the Green Bay Packers, scored the first ever field goal in NFLHC history with a 39 yard FG.
*On April 24th, Sedrick Madison, of the Detroit Lions, caught the first ever interception in NFLHC history by intercepting Jason Johnson of the Green Bay Packers.
*On April 27th, Robert Strange, of the Indianapolis Colts, because the first ever NFLHC player to recover a fumble.
*On April 27th, R-Kal McNeil, of the Carolina Panthers, became the first ever NFLHC player to return a blocked FG for a touchdown.
;Week 3
*On May 11th, Kwazi Robb, of the New York Jets, became the first ever NFLHC player to record a safety.
;Week 11
*On June 22nd, Chester Henson, of the Minnesota Vikings, became the first ever NFLHC player to surpass 1000 yards rushing in a season.
;Week 12
*On June 29th, Christian Skaggs, of the Carolina Panthers, became the first ever NFLHC player to surpass 3000 yards passing in a season.
*On June 29th, Dan Nomellini, of the Carolina Panthers, became the first ever NFLHC player to surpass 1000 yards receiving in a season.
===Playoff records===
;Wildcard weekend
*TBA
;Division weekend
*TBA
;Championship weekend
*TBA
;Super Bowl
*TBA
==Head coach/front office changes==
===Head coach===
;Offseason
Team 	Registration Coach	2014 Coach	Reason for leaving	Story/Accomplishments
Dallas Cowboys 	thealanation 	serwendel 	Resigned 	
Indianapolis Colts	thedryyyycracker 	TBA 	Fired 	
;In-season
Team 	Old Head Coach 	New Head Coach	Reason for leaving	Story/Accomplishments
Indianapolis Colts	OffenseOptional	atchemey 	Banned 	
===General Managers===
;Offseason
Team 	Registration General Manager	2014 General Manager	Reason for leaving	Story/Accomplishments
Dallas Cowboys 	EvanisonCFBHC 	serwendel 	Resigned 	
Indianapolis Colts	BrianKelly'sFace 	OffenseOptional 	Resigned 	
;In-season
Team 	Old General Manager	New General Manager	Reason for leaving	Story/Accomplishments
Indianapolis Colts	OffenseOptional 	ObliviousLAX 	Banned 	
===Owners===
;Offseason
Team 	Registration General Manager	2014 General Manager	Reason for leaving	Story/Accomplishments
Dallas Cowboys 	TheUgly 	joshglick 	Resigned 	
Indianapolis Colts	BrianKelly'sFace 	OffenseOptional 	Resigned 	
;In-season
Team 	Old Owner 	New Owner 	Reason for leaving	Story/Accomplishments
Dallas Cowboys 	joshglick 	TBA 	Resigned 	
Indianapolis Colts	OffenseOptional	Emperor_of_Orange	Banned 	
==Awards and statistics==
===Individual season awards===
Award 	Winner 	Position	Team
Most Valuable Player 	Christian Skaggs	QB 	Carolina Panthers
Offensive Player of the Year 	Christian Skaggs	QB 	Carolina Panthers
Defensive Player of the Year 	Alvis Brumm 	DE 	New York Jets
Head Coach of the Year 	randye4 	HC 	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive Rookie Player of the Year 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A
Defensive Rookie Player of the Year 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A
Comeback Player of the Year 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A
Pepsi Rookie Player of the Year 	N/A 	N/A 	N/A
Walter Payton Man of the Year 	Brian Vardell 	QB 	Minnesota Vikings
Pro Football Writer's Association Executive of the Year	tctykilla 	GM 	Atlanta Falcons
Super Bowl Most Valuable Player 	Jeff Mangum 	OLB 	Minnesota Vikings
===All-Pro team===
{| class="wikitable"	
Offense 	Offense
Quarterback 	Christian Skaggs, Carolina Panthers
Running back 	Chester Henson, Minnesota VikingsVaughan Abraham, Dallas Cowboys
Fullback 	Michael Banks, Oakland Raiders
Wide receiver 	Walt Peck, St. Louis RamsDan Nomellini, Carolina Panthers
Tight end 	Spec Davidson, Carolina Panthers
Offensive tackle	Marcellus Peterson, Miami DolphinsMacKenzie Woods, Minnesota Vikings
Guard 	David Wilson, Oakland RaidersBob Ruegamer, Carolina Panthers
Center 	Raymond Muhammad, Green Bay Packers
Special teams	Special teams 	Special teams	Special teams	Special teams	Special teams
Kicker 	Ben Morrison, Miami Dolphins 	 	 	 	
Punter 	John Collins, Oakland Raiders	 	 	 	
Kick returner	Walt Peck, St. Louis Rams 	 	 	 	
===Players of the Week===
The following were named the top performers during the 2013 season:
Week	OffensivePlayer of the Week 	OffensivePlayer of the Week 	DefensivePlayer of the Week 	DefensivePlayer of the Week 	Special TeamsPlayer of the Week 	Special TeamsPlayer of the Week
Week	AFC 	NFC 	AFC 	NFC 	AFC 	NFC
1 	Darren Werner, QBNew England Patriots 	Walt Peck, WRSt. Louis Rams 	Alvis Brumm, DENew York Jets 	David Wilburn, CBAtlanta Falcons 	Ben Morrison, KMiami Dolphins 	R-Kal McNeil, LBCarolina Panthers
2 	Onterrio Smith, QBNew York Jets 	Vaughan Abraham, RBDallas Cowboys 	Keyshawn Ayanbadejo, SSOakland Raiders 	Arlie LeClair, LBDallas Cowboys 	James Harris, KNew England Patriots 	Randy Helms, WRAtlanta Falcons
3 	Will Thompson, QBMiami Dolphins 	Jason Johnson, QBGreen Bay Packers 	Rodrick Milligan, LBOakland Raiders 	Bob Brewer, CBNew Orleans Saints 	Ben Morrison, KMiami Dolphins 	Cecil Jones, KNew Orleans Saints
4 	Elvis Williams, RBNew England Patriots	Bradie Sapp, RBSt. Louis Rams 	Charlie Rivers, ILBNew England Patriots	Don Goodwin, ILBNew Orleans Saints 	Ken Hodell, KNew York Jets 	Cecil Jones, KNew Orleans Saints
5 	Rob Blackmon, RBCincinnati Bengals 	Darrell Murphy, QBSt. Lous Rams 	Rodney Galbreath, DECincinnati Bengals 	Melvin Rolovich, ILBMinnesota Vikings 	Elvis Williams, RBNew England Patriots	Cecil Jones, KNew Orleans Saints
6 	Alexander Williams, QBCleveland Browns	Christian Skaggs, QBCarolina Panthers	Devone Willis, DEMiami Dolphins 	Rock Darius, FSCarolina Panthers 	James Harris, KNew England Patriots 	Gregory Tomlinson, KMinnesota Vikings
7 	Tony Peaks, RBIndianapolis Colts 	Bryan Davis, RBAtlanta Falcons 	Andre Brooks, ILBNew England Patriots 	Mike Smith, ILBCarolina Panthers 	Tony Taylor, KNew England Patriots 	Willie Hicks, KGreen Bay Packers
8 	Brian Kiel, RBNew York Jets 	Chester Henson, RBMinnesota Vikings 	Nick Upshaw, ILBCincinnati Bengals 	Randy Slutzker, SSMinnesota Vikings 	Stephen Morris, KJacksonville Jaguars 	Myron Sweeney, KCarolina Panthers
9 	Greg Bierria, QBIndianapolis Colts 	Bryan Davis, RBAtlanta Falcons 	Quentin Smith, DTIndianapolis Colts 	David Wilburn, CBAtlanta Falcons 	Mike Waters, KOakland Raiders 	Thomas Thomas, KAtlanta Falcons
10 	Tom Grant, WRIndianapolis Colts 	Christian Skaggs, QBCarolina Panthers	Lawrence Matthews, CBOakland Raiders 	John Staley, DEMinnesota Vikings 	Stephen Morris, KJacksonville Jaguars 	Gregory Tomlinson, KMinnesota Vikings
11 	Alexander Williams, QBCleveland Browns	Allan Taylor, QBNew Orleans Saints 	Alvis Brumm, DENew York Jets 	Steve Vanderjagt, DESt. Louis Rams 	James Harris, KNew England Patriots 	Benito Brown, KSt. Louis Rams
12 	Justin Buchanan, RBOakland Raiders 	Allan Taylor, QBNew Orleans Saints 	Rodrick Milligan, ILBOakland Raiders 	Mike Petruziello, OLBCarolina Panthers	Mike Waters, KOakland Raiders 	Greg Newman, WRNew Orleans Saints
===Team statistical leaders===
;Offense
*Most points scored: St. Louis Rams, 290, 26.4
*Fewest points scored: Cincinnati Bengals, 138, 12.5
*Most total offense: Carolina Panthers, 3906, 355.1
*Least total offense: Cincinnati Bengals, 2201, 200.1
*Most total passing: Carolina Panthers, 3451, 313.73
*Least total passing: Cincinnati Bengals, 695, 63.2
*Most rushing: Oakland Raiders, 1609, 146.3
*Least rushing: Carolina Panthers, 455, 41.7
;Defense
*Fewest points allowed: Cleveland Browns, 159, 14.5
*Most points allowed: Indianapolis Colts, 328, 29.8
*Fewest total yards allowed (defense): Cleveland Browns, 2392, 217.5
*Most total yards allowed (defense): Indianapolis Colts, 3387, 307.9
*Fewest passing yards allowed: Cleveland Browns, 1317, 119.7
*Most passing yards allowed (defense): Dallas Cowboys, 2261, 205.6
*Fewest rushing yards allowed (defense): New York Jets, 779, 70.8
*Most rushing yards allowed (defense): Indianapolis Colts, 1472, 133.8