Behind the Scenes Creating the NFL Schedule

I will show you how to get the best football season of your life the secret it all starts with the schedule picture this a team of six NFL Executives thousands of computer simulations and a whole lot of cofy creating the NFL schedule isn't a simple task it's an intricate dance these execs juggle fan needs broadcast deals and team Logistics to craft a 272 game puzzle over 18 weeks first they got to dodge conflicts like concerts or other events at the stadiums then they follow a strict formula to ensure every team plays each other within 4 years and don't even get me started on the prime time slots networks like CBS FOX and NBC fight it out for those juicy matchups especially on Thursday Sunday and Monday nights oh and it doesn't stop there they've got flexible scheduling too if a game's a dud they can switch it up to make sure we get the most exciting matchups in Prime Time crazy right so next time you're watching your favorite team remember it's not just a game it's a well-crafted strategic Masterpiece and that's how the NFL schedule is made