The New NFL Rule That Risks Fan Backlash

The league’s owners approved a proposal that would allow it to shift games to better dates during the season—creating possible headaches for the fans who travel to attend

Fans greet Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes after a Chiefs game in Las Vegas. Gary A. Vasquez/USA TODAY Sports

The NFL’s matchups on Thursday night football are frequently criticized by fans for their lack of quality. The league has now approved a remedy for that—and it comes with the potential for a different type of fan backlash. 

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