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2 more playoff teams officially added

DanMetroMan : 3/31/2020 1:46 pm

Ian Rapoport
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The NFL owners have confirmed, via a vote on today’s teleconference, that there will be expanded playoffs after the 2020 season, source said. Expected and now official. One more team per conference.

so how does this work?

CMicks3110 : 3/31/2020 1:47 pm : link

does #1 seed get two byes?

Only #1 seed

18E : 3/31/2020 1:51 pm : link

gets a bye.

I think it's 2 total, so 1 more per conference

sb from NYT Forum : 3/31/2020 1:51 pm : link

So 7 per conference with only the team with best record getting a bye.

Good.

Big Blue '56 : 3/31/2020 2:16 pm : link

All people remember is who won the SB, not how anyone got there

Diluting the regular season even further

jeff57 : 3/31/2020 2:22 pm : link

It’s fine the way it is. But there’s no end to the NFL’s greed.

Danny Kanell : 3/31/2020 2:28 pm : link

I like this change a lot. Hate the 2nd bye. It should lead to more interest in December with more teams in it and also more meaningful games at the top fighting for only 1 bye. Imo, this is the best significant change the NFL has made in a long time.

Frigging Antichrist Goodell

Coach Red Beaulieu : 3/31/2020 2:28 pm : link

Less is more, its why the NFL is the most successful entertainment franchise in the world.

Or at least diversify a minor league or something to spring and fall dumbass.

Shocker!!

ZogZerg : 3/31/2020 2:29 pm : link

Owners vote to make more money...

One of the best moves they could make

Mike in ramapo college : 3/31/2020 3:07 pm : link

The #1 seed is leaps and bounds the prize for the teams at the top of the conference.

Nick at Nite

jeff57 : 3/31/2020 3:16 pm : link

Tucked within the NFL announcement of two additional playoff games is that one of those games will be broadcast on CBS but also on Nickelodeon, with a separately produced telecast geared toward a younger audience.