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Will the NFL Expand The Regular Season to 18 Games?

Since 2021, all NFL teams have been playing 17 regular season games each. This expansion prompted the league to reduce the preseason games from four to three. However, the NFL might not be done in expanding the league’s schedule.

Dov Kleiman posted that the logical step for the league is to add an 18th regular season game. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stated that if they expand to 18 games, they will reduce the preseason games to two.

While teams are still operating on a 20-game schedule (excluding playoffs), increasing the number of games that matter will increase injury risks among players. Hence, some players called for adding another bye week to their lengthy schedule.

The most notable proposal is Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s suggested schedule. He shared on a July 2024 episode of the ‘Pardon My Take’ podcast that in addition to giving each team two spread-out bye weeks, the Pro Bowl must be done in-season. Likewise, Burrow’s proposal would culminate with the Super Bowl on President’s Day weekend, allowing fans to enjoy a holiday after the big game.

-Lance Fernandez

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