Why was there no NFL Thursday night football game yesterday?

Published Jan 06, 2023 14:34 GMT

Miami Dolphins v Jacksonville Jaguars — A general view of the pre match during the NFL London 2021 match between Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 17, 2021 in London, England.

The NFL is stepping into the final week of the regular season with a full schedule of games being played over the weekend. However, before we cover the Week 18 games, we must analyze why there was no NFL Thursday Night Football game yesterday.

The rationale behind this is simple: Every year, the league has no games on Thursday because the NFL doesn't want teams competing for a playoff spot to play their games in a short week, and they don't have any scheduling flexibility with those games.

The NFL Standings heading into Week 18

The National Football League standings heading into Week 18 are as follows:

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AFC East

1. Buffalo Bills 12-3

2. New England Patriots 8-8

3. Miami Dolphins 8-8

4. New York Jets 7-9

AFC South

1. Jacksonville Jaguars 8-8

2. Tennessee Titans 7-9

3. Indianapolis Colts 4-11-1

4. Houston Texans 2-13-1

AFC North

1. Cincinnati Bengals 11-4

2. Baltimore Ravens 10-6

3. Pittsburgh Steelers 8-8

4. Cleveland Browns 7-9

AFC West

1. Kansas City Chiefs 13-3

2. Los Angeles Chargers 10-6

3. Las Vegas Raiders 6-10

4. Denver Broncos 4-12

NFC East

1. Philadelphia Eagles 13-3

2. Dallas Cowboys 12-4

3. New York Giants 9-6-1

4. Washington Commanders 7-8-1

NFC South

1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 8-8

2. New Orleans Saints 7-9

3. Carolina Panthers 6-10

4. Atlanta Falcons 6-10

NFC North

1. Minnesota Vikings 12-4

2. Detroit Lions 8-8

3. Green Bay Packers 8-8

4. Chicago Bears 3-13

NFC West

1. San Francisco 49ers 12-4

2. Seattle Seahawks 8-8

3. Los Angeles Rams 5-11

4. Arizona Cardinals 4-12

Who are the favorites to win the 2023 NFL Super Bowl

The betting favorites for this season's Super Bowl remain the Kansas City Chiefs, a team that is powered by the skillful throwing of Patrick Mahomes and the artful catching ability of Travis Kelce. The Chiefs have been on a roll all season long, with the franchise maintaining an almost unblemished record since their last loss. They have steamrolled through a super competitive AFC West Conference and don't look ready to let their foot off the gas.

The Chiefs might end up with a bye in the first round of the playoffs if everything goes according to plan. Andy Reid is having a solid season with the Chiefs, and you can expect them to be in the thick of the action when it's all said and done in February. The 2023 Super Bowl will be held in Arizona, and the spectacle's halftime show will feature a performance by Rihanna.

About the author

Nick Uzochukwu Igbokwe is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda. He loves the thrill and excitement that comes with the complex plays on the Gridiron. American football is an acquired taste, and he has been hooked on the game since discovering it in 2017 during his University days.

Furthermore, Nick has interviewed agents, medical personnel, and close family members of NFL stars, who have reached out to him after reading his stories.

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Edited by Neha