The National Football League has decided to extend their regular season games, from 16 to 17 starting this season. For a League riddle with injury concerns, not only for the present but future aliments as well, Owners have pushed for an extended week of Professional Football. According to Nate Davis for USA Today; “For the first time in 43 years, the N.F.L is expanding”.
There has been backlash from a number of players within the League. Another week of regular season brings about more money for Owners and Players alike but, it also risk opportunities for more injuries. This is no coincidence that the N.F.L just signed a brand new 11-year television broadcast deal worth a projected, north of $10 Billion Dollars. For a product that has been in some ways, flawless, the N.F.L is pushing the envelope with this new added week approach.
There are old clichés of “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” doesn’t apply for some reason here. The N.F.L has provided a product that has been tops in sport professionally for decades. According to CultMtl, the National Football League has earned over $10 Billion dollars last season alone. With 50% of the Leagues earnings coming directly from Broadcast contracts, it’s no wonder the Owners of the League were pushing for an extended week of play. “Supply and Demand’ rule of economics 101, when Demand is high, Price is High but keep the Supply low.
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