Packers tried to stop NFL from making awful mistake
The Green Bay Packers were one of the eight NFL teams that attempted to stop the league from implementing one of the most controversial new rules in quite some time. On Monday following a league vote, the NFL passed a new rule that allows Thursday-night football games from Week 13 to Week 17 to be […]
The Green Bay Packers were one of the eight NFL teams that attempted to stop the league from implementing one of the most controversial new rules in quite some time.
On Monday following a league vote, the NFL passed a new rule that allows Thursday-night football games from Week 13 to Week 17 to be flexed.
In the newly established rule, the league office must give a 28-day notice if a matchup is going to be flexed out of its Sunday slot and into the Thursday night opening. It’s important to note that no team in the league will be forced to play more than two TNF games in a season.
Playing on a short week with limited rest already possesses enough challenges as is. We have already seen the effect it can have on players' health and on their mental recovery as well.
Having 24 owners vote to approve this rule is quite surprising.
The NFC North as a whole seemed to be completely against the rule as the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions and the Packers all voted against it.
The Minnesota Vikings were the only team from the division to vote for the rule change.
