NFL Games on Wednesday: A New Normal?
NBC Sports is already looking ahead to potentially more Wednesday games.
The NFL is considering a new norm by scheduling its season opener on a Wednesday, potentially becoming a regular occurrence. If viewership is strong for the Super Bowl rematch between the Patriots and Seahawks, the league may continue this schedule. Play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico anticipates that people will adapt their lives and schedules for high-profile matchups.
The unusual Week 1 scheduling was initially announced in March, with games airing on Thursday night for U.S. viewers and internationally avoiding calendar complications. NBC Sports has heavily promoted this Wednesday scheduling and is also planning a Thanksgiving Eve game between the Rams and Packers, which will air on Netflix. These high-pressure matchups and international ambitions are putting more pressure on scheduling norms, according to Tirico.
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