When Did the NFL Go to 18 Games?
The NFL regular season has been 16 games long since 1978. But there have been rumors for years that the league might expand to 18 games. When would that happen?
The Beginning of the NFL
The NFL league was founded in 1920, and ever since then there have been many rule changes. One of the biggest changes to the league was the switch from 16 games to 18 games. This change was made in the 2010 season. The NFL decided to add two extra regular-season games to the schedule in order to generate more revenue. This extra revenue would then be split between the players and the owners. Let’s take a look at how this change affected the NFL.
The first NFL game was played on October 3, 1920
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The NFL is one of the four major North American professional sports leagues, the highest professional level of American football in the world, the wealthiest professional sport league by revenue, and the sport league with the most valuable teams. The regular season runs from September to December, with each team playing 16 games and having one bye week. Following the conclusion of the regular season, six teams from each conference (four division winners and two wild card teams) advance to the playoffs, a single-elimination tournament culminating in the Super Bowl, which is usually held on the first Sunday in February and is played between the champions of the NFC and AFC.
The NFL was formed on August 20, 1920, as the American Professional Football Association (APFA) before renaming itself as the National Football League for
The NFL was originally founded as the American Professional Football Association (APFA) in 1920
The NFL was originally founded as the American Professional Football Association (APFA) in 1920 with eleven teams. Jim Thorpe, considered by many to be the greatest athlete of his time, was a member of the Canton Bulldogs, one of the league’s first teams. The APFA changed its name to the National Football League (NFL) in 1922. In 1960, the NFL agreed to merge with its only major rival, the American Football League (AFL).
The NFL Grows
The NFL announced that it would be expanding its regular season from 16 games to 18 games back in 2016. The change was met with mixed reactions from NFL fans and players. Some people thought that the move would lead to more player injuries, while others thought it would make the game more exciting. Let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of the change.
The NFL expands to 18 games in 2006
In 2006, the NFL expanded its regular season from 16 to 18 games. This was done in order to generate more revenue for the league and its teams. The expanded season caused some controversy, as many players and fans felt that it would lead to more injuries and less rest for the athletes.
Despite these concerns, the NFL has seen a significant increase in revenue since expanding its regular season. In 2012, the league generated $9.5 billion in revenue, which was a record at the time. The expanded season has also helped to make the NFL one of the most popular sports leagues in the world.
The NFL had been playing 16-game seasons since 1978
The National Football League (NFL) announced that it would be increasing the length of the regular season from 16 games to 18 games starting in the 2010 season. This decision was not without its controversy, as players expressed concerns about the increased risk of injuries with two additional games. Some fans also expressed reluctance, as they felt that the preseason was already too long and that adding two more regular season games would make it even harder for families to attend games.
Despite these concerns, the NFL decided to proceed with the change, which meant that each team would play two additional regular season games starting in 2010. The NFL has continued to expand since then, adding a seventh playoff team in each conference in 2015 and increasing the length of the preseason from four games to five games in 2018.
The New CBA
The NFL has had 16 regular season games since 1978. In the newest collective bargaining agreement, or CBA, both the NFL Players Association and the NFL owners have agreed to expand the regular season to 17 games, with each team having one bye week. The NFL preseason will be reduced from four games to three games.
The new collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) was ratified in March of 2020
The new collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) was ratified in March of 2020. This agreement spans ten years, running through the 2030 season, and includes a number of changes that will impact how the game is played. One of the most significant changes is the expansion of the regular season from sixteen games to eighteen games.
The NFL had been discussing expanding the regular season for several years, but had been unable to reach an agreement with the NFLPA on this issue. Under the new CBA, each team will play two additional regular season games beginning in 2021. These games will be played on a rotating basis, with each team playing one additional game at home and one away every year.
The expanded regular season schedule will create more revenue for the league and its teams, but it will also create more opportunities for player injuries. To offset this, the CBA includes a number of provisions designed to protect players’ safety, including an increase in the minimum salary for players with four or more years of experience, and a reduction in the amount of contact allowed in practices during the preseason and regular season.
The new CBA also includes a provision for each team to designate one player who will be exempt from having to play in these extra regular season games. This “proven performance” player designation is intended to protect veteran players from being forced to play too many games, and will give them some flexibility in managing their own careers.
The expanded regular season schedule will have a major impact on how teams prepare for and execute their seasons. It remains to be seen how these changes will affect the competitive balance of the league, but one thing is certain: The NFL landscape has changed significantly with the ratification of this new CBA.
The new CBA increased the regular season to 17 games and added an additional bye week for each team
In 2020, the NFL approved a new collective bargaining agreement that increased the regular season from 16 games to 17 games for each team. The playoffs will remain at 12 teams, but an additional bye week will be added for each team. The preseason will be shortened from four games to three games.
The New Schedule
The National Football League has been a part of our lives for almost a century now. It has undergone many changes since its inception in 1920, but none so drastic as the change to its regular season schedule. In this article, we’ll take a look at when the NFL made the switch to 18 games.
The new NFL schedule was released on May 7, 2020
The new NFL schedule was released on May 7, 2020, and it includes a few changes from the previous year. One of the most significant changes is that the season will now be 18 games long, instead of 16. This means that each team will play two extra games during the regular season.
There are also some changes to the playoff format. The number of teams that make the playoffs will increase from 12 to 14, and there will be a new Wild Card round that includes four teams instead of two.
Some people have criticized the new schedule, saying that it is too long and that it puts too much emphasis on winning. Others have said that they are excited for the extra games and that they think the new playoff format will be more exciting.
The new schedule will go into effect for the 2021 season
In May of 2020, the NFL owners voted to approve a new league schedule that will go into effect for the 2021 season. The biggest change is that the regular season will be lengthened from 16 games to 18 games.
This decision was not without its critics, as many feel that adding two more games will increase the risk of player injuries. However, the league believes that the benefits outweigh the risks. With two additional regular season games, there will be more opportunities for fans to see their favorite teams in action.
The new schedule will also have an impact on the playoffs. The current format features six teams from each conference making the playoffs, but under the new format, seven teams from each conference will qualify for the postseason. This means that there will be a total of 14 playoff teams instead of 12.
The first-round bye that is currently given to the top two seeds in each conference will still be in place, but there will be an additional wild card team in each conference that will have to play in the first round of the playoffs.
The NFL believes that this new playoff format will make the postseason more competitive and exciting for fans. We’ll have to wait and see if it lives up to its hype when it finally goes into effect next year.
