It seems as if, no matter how many games are played, Americans just can’t get enough of their gridiron football. And according to the bigwigs over at the National Football League, that insatiable appetite is beginning to appear on the international scene as well.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft outlined a plan to increase the NFL's regular season to 18 games. Under the idea pitched by Kraft, the preseason would shrink from three weeks to two. An 18th game would also allow every team to play abroad at least once a year:

SportsLine expert Jeff Hochman has a three-leg parlay ready to go for the Championship round in the 2026 NFL Playoffs

NFL Divisional Round playoffs kick off with the Los Angeles Rams-Chicago Bears playoff game Sunday. NFL playoff schedule, time, how to watch and stream.

Referee Shawn Smith is working his first Super Bowl. Umpire Roy Ellison and side judge Eugene Hall are the most tenured, having been on the crew three times before. Like Smith, line judge Julian Mapp, field judge Jason Ledet and replay official Andrew Lambert are getting their first crack at the NFL's premier showcase.

It was a 23-yard field goal from Broncos kicker Wil Lutz that decided the game. This came after Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White was called for a contentious defensive pass interference violation in the preceding play. The infraction allowed Denver to push the ball to within field-goal range, which ultimately led to the game-winning FG.

NFL Network will provide exclusive coverage of 2026 collegiate all-star games as the journey towards the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh begins.