Could the NFL’s 18-Game Season Ignite a Surge in Career-Threatening Injuries?
Is the NFL really ready to stretch its legs to 18 games, or is the whole debate just a fanciful touchdown dance around player safety concerns? As the league eyes a neat little revenue boost by adding just one more game—think more international matchups, potentially new broadcast deals, and yes, more chances for Friday Night Football—the real question lingers: will this extra clash on the gridiron truly pile up the injuries, or is it merely a perceived risk? We dove deep into the data from the last expansion from 16 to 17 games to see whether the fear of more injuries holds water—or if it’s yet another hustle in the NFL’s playbook to maximize the bottom line without tipping the injury scales too heavily. Spoiler alert: the numbers might surprise you. LEARN MORE
Whatâs standing in the way of an 18-game schedule? It’s the concern over player safety, but how much is it warranted? We looked at the last schedule expansion to find out.
Most believe itâs inevitable â that itâs just a matter of when.
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