The NFL's Scheduling Quirk: A Coincidence or a Calculated Move?

The NFL's scheduling quirk has raised eyebrows, with the Pittsburgh Steelers set to play all six of their AFC North games in the final eight weeks of the 2024 season. Is this a coincidence or a calculated move by the league?
The NFL's Scheduling Quirk: A Coincidence or a Calculated Move?
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The NFL’s Scheduling Quirk: A Coincidence or a Calculated Move?

The NFL’s scheduling process has always been a topic of interest, with many wondering how the league decides on the matchups and timing of games. Recently, a peculiar scheduling quirk has raised eyebrows, with the Pittsburgh Steelers set to play all six of their AFC North games in the final eight weeks of the 2024 season. While the NFL claims this is an unintentional coincidence, many are skeptical about the league’s intentions.

The NFL’s scheduling process has always been a topic of interest

The Steelers’ schedule is not the only news making headlines. The team has also been selected to feature on the first-ever divisional Hard Knocks, a documentary series that follows NFL teams during the season. This move has sparked debate, with some questioning whether the NFL’s scheduling quirk is more than just a coincidence.

The NFL’s framing was cameras will be in the other three locker rooms too, making any negative impacts a wash, but we’ll get to see the team like never before starting in December. - Alex Kozora

The NFL’s decision to feature the Steelers on Hard Knocks has been met with excitement and skepticism. While some are thrilled to get a behind-the-scenes look at the team, others are concerned about the potential distractions and impact on the team’s performance.

The Steelers will be featured on the first-ever divisional Hard Knocks

In other NFL news, the league has announced several signings and roster cuts. The Cincinnati Bengals have signed WR Tee Higgins to a franchise tag tender, while the Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to a four-year rookie deal with WR Ladd McConkey. The Minnesota Vikings have cut WR Devron Harper, and the New England Patriots have released OG Ryan Johnson.

The NFL has announced several signings and roster cuts

As the NFL season approaches, fans are eagerly anticipating the action on the field. With the Steelers’ unique schedule and feature on Hard Knocks, this season is shaping up to be an exciting one.

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