Why the NFL’s outdated playoff format still needs to be changed despite the Lions withdrawing their proposal

Despite the Lions withdrawing their proposal, the NFL’s outdated playoff format still needs to be changed. The NFL playoff format is criticized as outdated and illogical, with division winners hosting wild-card games despite having worse records than their opponents. A recent proposal to determine playoff seeding by the best records was withdrawn by the Lions. … Read more

2025 NFL rule changes: Lions scrap playoff-reseeding proposal ahead of vote due to lack of support

Lions abandon playoff-reseeding proposal for 2025 NFL season due to lack of support The Detroit Lions withdrew a proposal to change the NFL playoffs seeding system before a league vote on Wednesday. The proposal aimed to give higher seeding to teams with better regular-season records, rather than division winners. Currently, division winners receive the top … Read more

Packers revise tush-push proposal to ban all pushing of the runner

Packers update proposal to prohibit pushing of the runner The Packers have proposed a ban on pushing the ball carrier in response to the Eagles’ use of the “tush push” play. This move aims to improve player safety and pace of play, although there is no evidence to support these concerns. The proposal requires 24 … Read more