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NFL sees Wednesday play as 'only good' for fans
Key takeaways
- This season's Wednesday night opening game might seem like a bold foray for the NFL, playing on a day not traditionally associated with pro football.
- Increased ratings and the league's focus on holiday seasons may well lead to more games on nontraditional days in the future, NFL officials said Friday.
- "Giving more football to NFL fans is only a good thing," NFL executive vice president of media distribution Hans Schroeder said.
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This season's Wednesday night opening game might seem like a bold foray for the NFL, playing on a day not traditionally associated with pro football. But fans might need to get used to it.
Increased ratings and the league's focus on holiday seasons may well lead to more games on nontraditional days in the future, NFL officials said Friday.
In addition to the Sept. 9 opener that features a Super Bowl rematch between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, there will be a Wednesday night "Thanksgiving Eve" matchup with the Green Bay Packers visiting the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 25.
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