Does Every NFL Team Get a Primetime Game?

The answer may surprise you.

No, every NFL team does not get a primetime game. In fact, there are only a handful of primetime games each season. The NFL schedule is released in the spring, and typically features one primetime game per team.

Introduction

One of the most frequently asked questions we get during the NFL season is, “Does every team get a primetime game?” The answer is usually no, but there are certain conditions that can lead to all 32 teams playing on Thursday Night, Sunday Night, or Monday Night Football. Here’s a look at how it works.

The NFL schedule is released every year in April. It is made up of 256 regular season games, which are typically played on Sundays (1:00 p.m. ET and 4:05 p.m. ET) and Mondays (8:30 p.m. ET). In addition, there are normally two Monday Night Football games played on opening weekend (the Thursday night game is considered part of the opening weekend).

Each team plays 16 regular season games, which are divided equally between home and away games. For example, if a team has eight home games one season, they will have eight away games the following season. This ensures that every team has an equal number of home and away games over the course of a four-year period.

The NFL also has a flex scheduling system in place that allows them to move certain games from Sunday afternoon to Sunday night (or from Sunday night to Monday night) in order to feature more attractive match-ups on primetime television. Flex scheduling can take place for Weeks 10-17 of the regular season and is typically used for games with playoff implications.

So, does every team get a primetime game? The answer is usually no, but there are certain conditions that can lead to all 32 teams playing on Thursday Night Football, Sunday Night Football, or Monday Night Football.

What is the NFL’s primetime television schedule?

The NFL’s primetime television schedule is one of the most important aspects of the league. It is the time when the majority of viewers are able to watch the games. The primetime games are usually the most exciting and are the ones that generate the most revenue.

Sunday Night Football

Each week of the NFL season, one game is broadcast on Sunday Night Football, NBC’s nationally televised broadcast of a primetime NFL game. The schedule for Sunday Night Football is set before the season begins, and it is usually released in April. The games are typically scheduled for the final Sunday night of the season, but there are occasionally games on other nights, such as Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Monday Night Football

Monday Night Football is a live television broadcast of weekly National Football League (NFL) games on ESPN in the United States. From 1970 to 2005, it aired on sister broadcast network ABC. Monday Night Football is also broadcast in Canada on TSN and RDS, and in most of Europe. On September 7, 2020, Monday Night Football will celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Does every NFL team get a primetime game?

The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league. The NFL is the highest level of professional football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world.

Yes

Yes, every team gets at least one primetime game.

No

No, not every NFL team gets a primetime game. The primetime games are typically reserved for the teams that are considered to be the best or most popular. This usually means that teams that are doing well in the standings or have a lot of star players will get more primetime games.

Conclusion

In conclusion, every NFL team does not get a primetime game. The games are scheduled based on a number of factors, including team performance, divisional matchups, and marquee matchups.