The NFL has reminded its fans the 2023 NFL regular season schedule will be released as planned this Thursday, May 11, at 8 pm on the NFL Network.
The NFL, always looking for something to get the attention of fans, has stated one new addition for the 2023 season will be a Black Friday game. That’s right, as if three Thanksgiving Day games are not enough, the NFL is going to schedule an additional game on the Friday following Thanksgiving as well.
With the Washington @Commanders season schedule being released Thursday.
Which games are you going to, home or away❓️#HTTC pic.twitter.com/rQ5rgW4GCZ
— Chris Bryant (@HogfarmerChris) May 7, 2023
Some fans will not be pleased to learn that their favorite team will not be given a Prime Time Thursday Night game this season. NFL owners in March agreed to vote this new policy into action, feeling they need to have the better teams being broadcast on Thursday Night games.
Thus, be assured that the NFL will schedule the Cowboys to play on two Thursday Night games this season. Don’t be surprised to see the Jets scheduled for two Thursday Night games as well, seeing they have recently traded for future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
It’s a quarterback-driven league, even more so when it comes to marketing. Consequently look for more prime-time games to feature big-name and highly popular quarterbacks such as Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Rodgers, Josh Allen, Justin Herbert and Jalen Hurts.
“What about the Commanders?” you ask.
Well, they have not produced a winning record since Kirk Cousins was the starter of the 2015 and 2016 teams. In addition, Sam Howell is not exactly a proven and recognizable star, so don’t be surprised if the Commanders are not given a Thursday Night game.
Frankly, why not be glad if that is the case? I remain opposed to Thursday Night games, knowing it is not good for the physical recovery of the players.
