Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is not a fan of the NFL’s new Thursday Night Football rule change.
The reigning MVP tweeted his displeasure Tuesday upon finding out that the NFL will allow teams to play on Thursday Night Football twice per season. Teams were previously limited to one appearance on TNF.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said of Mahomes’ tweet:
It’s possible Mahomes is upset because the Chiefs could be more likely to receive two Thursday Night Football matchups as one of the best teams in the NFL.
Additionally, Kansas City will almost certainly open the 2023 season on Thursday Night Football after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl last season and lifting the Lombardi Trophy.
Playing games on Thursday nights also limits teams in game-planning and players in their recovery, two of the most crucial aspects of game-day preparation.
Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III shared his thoughts about the change in response to Mahomes’ tweet, emphasizing the fact that this change could impact player safety: