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Bengals QB Joe Flacco not a fan of potential 18-game NFL schedule
TL;DR
Joe Flacco expressed concerns about the NFL's potential shift to an 18-game regular season, fearing it could harm player health and playoff performance. He questioned whether this change might lead to even longer seasons in the future.
Key points
- Joe Flacco is against the NFL's potential 18-game schedule.
- He believes it could harm player health and playoff performance.
- Flacco questions if the league will push for even longer seasons.
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In an interview with Front Office Sports, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco explained why he's not a fan of the NFL potentially moving to an 18-game regular season.
"What happens when we go to 18? Are they gonna want 20? Are they gonna want 22? We used to play 14 games before I was even born," Flacco said. "At some point it has to stop."
Flacco also said that an extra game during the regular season could impact a team's health when the postseason rolls around.
"I don't think people realize that when you have to put guys through an 18-game regular season schedule, I think what could happen is that the playoffs start to suffer," Flacco said. "You get teams that are so beat up by that point in the year that they're not really at their best."
It seems inevitable that an 18-game NFL regular season will be included in the next collective bargaining agreement between the league and its players.
"If we're asked to play 18 games, I think you're not gonna see much difference," Flacco said. "We're just gonna have to do it and that is what it is."
Flacco, 41, is entering his 19th season in the NFL after re-signing with the Bengals last month on a one-year, $6 million deal.
In six starts with the Bengals last season, Flacco threw for 1,664 yards and 13 touchdowns against four interceptions.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Bengals QB Joe Flacco not a fan of potential 18-game NFL schedule
Q&A
Why does Joe Flacco oppose the NFL's 18-game schedule?
Joe Flacco opposes the 18-game schedule because he believes it could negatively impact player health and the quality of playoff games.
What are the potential consequences of an 18-game NFL season?
An 18-game NFL season could lead to increased player injuries and a decline in team performance during the playoffs due to fatigue.
How did Joe Flacco express his concerns about the NFL schedule?
Joe Flacco shared his concerns during an interview with Front Office Sports, highlighting the historical context of NFL game lengths and the potential for future expansions.
