NFL考虑增加第18个定期赛季比赛,以增加收入和潜在玩家的利益。 NFL considers adding an 18th regular-season game for increased revenue and potential player benefits.
美国橄球联盟正在考虑在2021年推出第17场比赛后,增加第18场常规赛比赛. The NFL is considering adding an 18th regular-season game, after introducing a 17th game in 2021. NFL委员Roger Goodell和NFLPA工会会长Lloyd Howell似乎都对这个想法持开放态度, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFLPA union chief Lloyd Howell both seem open to the idea, despite concerns about player safety and fatigue. NFL的目的是通过增加更多的游戏来增加盈利性的国家电视窗口,因为这些游戏可产生可观的收入,目前11年来他们的广播权利获得超过1 130亿美元的收入。 The NFL aims to increase lucrative national television windows by adding more games, as they generate significant revenue, currently receiving over $113 billion over 11 years for their broadcast rights. 第18场比赛将为联盟提供更多的收入,作为集体谈判协议的一部分,参与者可能获得更大份额的收益。 An 18th game would provide the league with more revenue, and players may receive a larger share of the proceeds as part of the collective bargaining agreement. 最近进行的ESPN调查显示,46%的球员在一定条件下支持18场赛季,而8%的球员愿意接受这一改变,而无需额外减让。 A recent ESPN survey revealed that 46% of players would support an 18-game season with certain conditions, while 8% are willing to accept the change without additional concessions.