Don’t blame the NFL for Detroit Lions’ lack of post-Germany bye week

NFL explains controversial Lions schedule decision for 2026

One of the biggest complaints surrounding the Detroit Lions’ 2026 schedule was the lack of a bye week following the team’s international game in Germany. Now, the NFL has revealed why it happened. And according to league officials, the Lions organization knew exactly what it was signing up for. Lions pushed hard for Germany game During a conference call explaining the NFL scheduling process, league vice president of broadcasting planning Mike No…

Don’t blame the NFL for Detroit Lions’ lack of post-Germany bye week

Oct 10, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Lions team president/CEO Rod Wood (center) watches warmups before the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images One of the things we didn’t love about the 2026 Detroit Lions’ schedule was their 12-day gauntlet from November 15-26 that includes three games for the Detroit Lions: an international game against the New…