Super Bowl champion Joe Theismann says the NFL's is losing tradition to streaming-era scheduling
Joe Theismann, a Super Bowl champion, expressed concerns that the NFL is losing its traditional scheduling due to the rise of streaming services. He noted that the league's expansion to games on various days, including Wednesdays and Fridays, has changed the way fans experience the sport. Theismann believes that the abundance of games has diminished the anticipation that fans once felt for Sunday games.
- ▪The NFL will open its 2026 season on a Wednesday.
- ▪Joe Theismann criticized the league for moving away from traditional scheduling.
- ▪The NFL has expanded its schedule to include games on holidays and overseas.
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NFL Super Bowl champion Joe Theismann says the NFL's is losing tradition to streaming-era scheduling The 2026 NFL season will open on a Wednesday, with games also scheduled on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays By Ryan Canfield Fox News Published May 29, 2026 9:44am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for May 27 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Super Bowl champion Joe Theismann said the NFL has left tradition behind.
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