NFL Icon thinks the league is losing its Sunday feel
Jason Kelce, a longtime NFL player, has expressed concerns about the league's increasing number of standalone games. He believes this trend is detracting from the traditional Sunday football experience that fans have come to cherish. Kelce worries that the NFL's popularity, which was built around Sunday games, may be compromised as more games are scheduled throughout the week.
- ▪The NFL has faced criticism for reducing the number of games on Sundays to accommodate standalone games during the week.
- ▪Jason Kelce discussed this issue on the New Heights Podcast, emphasizing the significance of Sunday games in American culture.
- ▪He expressed concern that the league's expansion into more game days could dilute the special nature of Sunday football.
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