NFL Faces Backlash Over Expanded 2026 Schedule Including Thanksgiving Eve Game
"This many streaming services doing NFL games is outrageous": Fans rip league as Netflix takes over Packers vs Rams Thanksgiving
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The NFL's announcement of a Thanksgiving Eve game between the Green Bay Packers and the LA Rams in 2026 has sparked mixed reactions from fans. While some appreciate the additional football, others criticize the decision as unnecessary amid a packed schedule that includes a record nine international games.
- 01The NFL will introduce a Thanksgiving Eve game in 2026, featuring the Green Bay Packers and LA Rams.
- 02Fans are divided on the decision, with some calling it unnecessary while others welcome the extra football.
- 03The 2026 schedule will include a record nine international games.
- 04Critics, including former player J.J. Watt, liken the international game slate to a 'traveling circus.'
- 05The expanded schedule aims to feature games on six of the seven days of the week.
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The NFL's decision to add a Thanksgiving Eve game in 2026, featuring the Green Bay Packers and the LA Rams, has drawn significant criticism from fans. While some supporters are excited about the extra day of football, many question the necessity of this addition, given the already packed Thanksgiving schedule. The league is also set to play a record nine international games in 2026, further expanding its reach. Critics, including three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt, have expressed concerns, suggesting that the number of international games resembles a 'traveling circus' rather than a special showcase. The new schedule will allow for games on six of the seven days of the week, prompting mixed reactions from fans who are divided on whether this is an exciting development or an overreach by the league.
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The expanded schedule means more football for fans, but it may also lead to viewer fatigue due to the increased number of games.
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