NFL owners approve major Thursday Night Football change

Flex Scheduling for Thursday Night Football: NFL owners have approved a vote to implement flex scheduling for Thursday Night Football starting in the 2023 season.

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 Flexing Options: The league can now flex up to two games to Thursday night between weeks 13 and 17. The teams involved must be notified 28 days in advance.

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 Limitations on Road Games: No team can play more than one Thursday night game on the road, ensuring a fair distribution of home and away games.

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Expanded Flexing Opportunities: The new rule allows the NFL to flex games on Thursday, Sunday, and Monday nights, giving the league more flexibility in scheduling prime-time matchups.

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Opening Night Matchup: The 2023 NFL season kicks off with a Thursday Night Football game on September 7, featuring the defending Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, hosting the Detroit Lions.

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Lions Exempt from Flexing: The Detroit Lions are exempt from Thursday night flexing as they have another Thursday night game in Week 4 against the Green Bay Packers.

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Playoff Contenders: The final five weeks of Thursday Night Football in 2023 will feature matchups predominantly involving teams that missed the playoffs in the previous season. An exception is a Week 13 game between the Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys.

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 Potential for Flexing: The NFL could utilize its flexing abilities for Thursday Night Football a maximum of two times in the inaugural season, allowing for adjustments based on the evolving playoff picture.

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Enhanced Primetime Matchups: The new flex scheduling ensures exciting prime-time matchups throughout the final weeks of the season, providing a boost to viewership and fan engagement.

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Logistics and Challenges: Moving a game to a different day within a short timeframe may present logistical challenges for teams, but the majority of NFL owners support the decision, indicating confidence in managing any potential issues.

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 Increasing Primetime Opportunities: This marks the first season where flex scheduling is allowed for both Thursday and Monday night games, offering the league more opportunities to showcase marquee matchups.

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Improved Primetime Experience: The NFL's approval of flex scheduling for Thursday Night Football is seen as a significant win for the league, as it ensures high-profile games and enhances the overall primetime experience for fans.

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