During one of the broadcasts of The Pat McAfee Show during the 2024 NFL Draft, Roger Goodell made some waves when he discussed his desire to continue the trend of lengthening the NFL season from 17 games to and 18-game season, just a few years after they switched from the 16-game schedule that had been in place since 1978.
“We’re looking at how to continue. I’m not a fan of the preseason, and I don’t think these guys like it either,” he said on The Pat McAfee Show, pointing to fans gathered nearby. “I’d rather replace a preseason game with a regular-season game any day.