NFL Commissioner Pushes for 18-Game Regular Season: Implications and Players' Reactions

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Defensive end Nick Bosa is against adding another game to the schedule.
Goodell floated the idea of an 18-game regular season and a shortened preseason during an interview on The Pat McAfee Show in April 2024.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell expressed desire for an 18-game regular season schedule on May 22, 2024.
No active discussions have taken place between NFL owners and the Players Association regarding this modification to the current CBA which runs through 2030.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is not opposed to the idea but would prefer an additional bye week for extended rest during the season.
NFL Commissioner Pushes for 18-Game Regular Season: Implications and Players' Reactions

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell expressed his desire for an 18-game regular season schedule during a news conference on May 22, 2024. The NFL is considering expanding the season with fewer preseason games in lieu of additional regular-season contests. However, no active discussions have taken place between NFL owners and the Players Association regarding this modification to the current collective bargaining agreement which runs through 2030.

Goodell floated the idea of an 18-game regular season and a shortened preseason during an interview on The Pat McAfee Show last month. Such a schedule change would move the playoffs back, resulting in the Super Bowl falling on a three-day holiday weekend. However, it is unclear when such a schedule might be implemented.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and defensive end Nick Bosa have shared their opinions on the potential 18-game NFL season. While Purdy is not opposed to the idea, he would prefer an additional bye week for extended rest during the season. Bosa, however, is against adding another game to the schedule.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and other teams will be discussing league matters at spring owners meetings in Nashville from May 22-24. Goodell reiterated his desire for an 18-game regular season during these meetings.



Confidence

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Doubts
  • Is the Players Association open to negotiations for an 18-game regular season?
  • What is the current status of these negotiations, if any?
  • When could an 18-game regular season be implemented?

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  • Unique Points
    • NFL is considering expanding the season to 18 games
    • Goodell suggested a scenario with two preseason games, 18 regular-season games and a Super Bowl during President’s Day weekend
    • Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed his desire for an 18-game regular season schedule and fewer preseason games
  • Accuracy
    • If an 18-game schedule were to happen, the NFL would ‘do it in the context of reducing the number of preseason games’
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96%

  • Unique Points
    • 49ers defensive end Bosa is against the idea of an 18-game NFL season
    • NFL is considering expanding the season to 18 games
    • 49ers quarterback Purdy prefers an additional bye week for extended season
  • Accuracy
    • Bosa is not in favor of shortening the offseason program to accommodate an additional bye week
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96%

  • Unique Points
    • Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed his desire for an 18-game regular season schedule and fewer preseason games.
    • If an 18-game schedule were to happen, the NFL would ‘do it in the context of reducing the number of preseason games’.
  • Accuracy
    • NFL is considering expanding the season to 18 games
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication