NFL continuing to pour more resources into international games
Pride Of Detroit • • sports
Key Points:
- The NFL approved a policy change allowing up to 10 league-run international games per season starting as early as 2027, increasing from the previous eight-game limit.
- Teams will no longer be allowed to protect home games from being played internationally, removing the previous option to safeguard two games per season.
- NFL VP Mike North explained that eliminating game protections simplifies scheduling and avoids sending a negative message to international fans.
- The Detroit Lions will play in Munich against the New England Patriots in November but previously protected divisional games from being moved overseas, a practice now discontinued.
- Additional notes include a breakdown of Aidan Hutchinson’s performance, insights from Lions legend Calvin Johnson, Sean McVay’s reflections on the Jared Goff trade, and the sale of David Montgomery’s Grosse Pointe Shores home.