Roger Goodell's NFL Vision: 18-Game Schedule, International Expansion, Holiday Super Bowl

Roger Goodell's Vision for the NFL: 18-Game Schedule, International Expansion, Holiday Super Bowl

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently unveiled his vision for the future of the league, which includes an 18-game regular season, more international games, and a Super Bowl that falls on Presidents' Day weekend.

18-Game Regular Season

• Goodell believes that an 18-game regular season would provide more quality football for fans.
• The additional game would likely be accompanied by a second bye week, giving players more time to rest and recover.
• The NFL Players Association would need to approve any changes to the schedule, and it is unclear if the players would be receptive to the idea of an 18-game season.

International Expansion

• Goodell wants to see more NFL games played internationally, with a goal of at least 16 games per season.
• The NFL has already played games in London, England, and Frankfurt, Germany, and is set to add a game in São Paulo, Brazil in 2024.
• Goodell believes that expanding internationally will help the NFL grow its global brand and reach new fans.

Holiday Super Bowl

• Goodell has suggested that he would like to see the Super Bowl played on Presidents' Day weekend, which would give fans a three-day weekend to celebrate the big game.
• The Super Bowl is currently played on the first Sunday in February, but Goodell believes that moving it to Presidents' Day weekend would give it more of a holiday feel.
• The NFL would need to negotiate with broadcasters to change the date of the Super Bowl, but it is something that Goodell is reportedly interested in pursuing.