Given playoff re-seeding push, NFL should consider eliminating divisions

NFL Should Consider Eliminating Divisions in Light of Playoff Re-Seeding Efforts The Detroit Lions proposed a change to the NFL playoff seeding system at the owners meetings. Originally, the proposal suggested seeding playoff teams strictly based on record rather than division winners hosting games, but now the re-seeding would happen in the divisional round. The … Read more

NFL owners to discuss revised tush push ban, playoff and flag football proposals

“NFL Owners to Review Updated Tush Push Restrictions, Playoff Changes, and Flag Football Initiatives” NFL owners will be discussing the fate of the tush push play, the NFL’s history of giving division champions with mediocre records home field in the playoffs, and a proposal to allow NFL players to participate in flag football at the … Read more

Commissioner wants revamped playoff seeding, to make late-season games more compelling

Visit: https://bmore2boston.com Commissioner looks to revitalize playoff seeding to increase excitement in late-season matchups The league office asked the Lions to propose playoff seeding solely based on record, not division championship, at the prompting of Commissioner Roger Goodell. Goodell wants to eliminate the guaranteed home game for division winners, aiming to make late-season games more … Read more