'18 games is definitely a big ask': Bengals' Burrow doubles down on necessity for 2nd bye week if schedule expands
In the leadup to last month's NFL draft, league commissioner Roger Goodell said he and other league officials would like to move to an 18-game regular-season schedule, with two preseason games. Currently, the NFL plays a 17-game schedule over 18 weeks, with three preseason games.