If I had to guess - Cost of the game day experience, 4k tv, smart tv, location, schedules(my excuse I work Sundays), scandals, and maybe even rule changes. I know the full body weight thing and the new emphasis on lowering the helmet is just off putting. The sad part is recent discoveries show its the routine hits (like linemen colliding off the snap) that are doing the damage. I know if the rules get any more pro-offense level of ridiculous in the name of "player safety", it might be time to take a break. The only way the NFL knows they are screwing up is when the customers stop showing up to games.

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