{"id":10015,"date":"2023-01-22T19:37:23","date_gmt":"2023-01-22T19:37:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/why-the-nfl-is-moving-to-neutral-site-afc-and-nfc-championship-games\/"},"modified":"2023-01-22T19:37:23","modified_gmt":"2023-01-22T19:37:23","slug":"why-the-nfl-is-moving-to-neutral-site-afc-and-nfc-championship-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atswins.ai\/blog\/why-the-nfl-is-moving-to-neutral-site-afc-and-nfc-championship-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Why the NFL Is Moving to Neutral Site AFC and NFC Championship Games"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div wp_automatic_readability=\"113.49700598802\">\n<p>If the Bills beat the Bengals in Sunday&#8217;s divisional round, next week&#8217;s AFC Championship Game will take place at Atlanta&#8217;s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Bills will meet the Chiefs in Atlanta after the league approves a resolution to fix the AFC playoff photo following the unusual circumstances involving Dumar Hamlin that led to the Bengals-Bills postponement. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<p>There are two points about the potential for neutral site conference title games to become a permanent part of professional football&#8217;s reality.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-0\"\/>\n<p>For one, I think the idea of \u200b\u200bdoing that and taking the game out of your home city is a complete abomination. And secondly, I think it&#8217;s inevitable that the owner will start talking seriously about it. Probably sooner or later.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" wp_automatic_readability=\"3\"><phoenix-picture><a><picture class=\"is-waiting-to-load\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk1MzQ4NzYzMzcwMzMzNDk4\/usatsi_19749648_168398175_lowres.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk1MzQ4NzYzMzcwMzMzNDk4\/usatsi_19749648_168398175_lowres.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1240\/MTk1MzQ4NzYzMzcwMzMzNDk4\/usatsi_19749648_168398175_lowres.webp 1240w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk1MzQ4NzYzMzcwMzMzNDk4\/usatsi_19749648_168398175_lowres.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1400\/MTk1MzQ4NzYzMzcwMzMzNDk4\/usatsi_19749648_168398175_lowres.webp 1400w\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MTk1MzQ4NzYzMzcwMzMzNDk4\/usatsi_19749648_168398175_lowres.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MTk1MzQ4NzYzMzcwMzMzNDk4\/usatsi_19749648_168398175_lowres.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1240\/MTk1MzQ4NzYzMzcwMzMzNDk4\/usatsi_19749648_168398175_lowres.jpg 1240w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk1MzQ4NzYzMzcwMzMzNDk4\/usatsi_19749648_168398175_lowres.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1400\/MTk1MzQ4NzYzMzcwMzMzNDk4\/usatsi_19749648_168398175_lowres.jpg 1400w\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" alt=\"The NFL is considering moving to conference championship games on neutral sites.\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MTk1MzQ4NzYzMzcwMzMzNDk4\/usatsi_19749648_168398175_lowres.jpg\" height=\"1690\" width=\"2536\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" itemprop=\"contentUrl url\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/phoenix-picture><!-- disableImageMeta is needed to prevent duplicate rendering of the image meta.--><!-- Duplicate rendering can occur because we have moved the image metadata outside of--><!-- the .m-detail-header--container. The original image metadata in tmlImage is needed--><!-- for the InContent detail header which renders when the media size is inline or breakout.--><figcaption wp_automatic_readability=\"6\">\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\" itemprop=\"caption\">The Neutral Site Conference Championship helps the league assess the readiness of cities to host the Super Bowl, as well as potential Super Bowl bidders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\" itemprop=\"author\"><span>Stephen Lew\/USA TODAY Sports<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\"\/>\n<p>It&#8217;s not hard for anyone to guess why I think so. A wise man advised me to always chase money when covering the NFL. After talking to some people about it this weekend, I&#8217;ve been told that by creating a setup that doesn&#8217;t resemble a college football playoff arrangement where the league rotates games in different cities and where the bowl games serve as the venue for the game, where It&#8217;s very easy to see if you can benefit financially.  two semi-finals.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<p>how do they make money? in a few different ways:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 First, it makes it easier to slap the game&#8217;s naming rights. This is probably something you would never do at the Super Bowl. It mirrors what is done in college football at bowl games. It&#8217;s also easy to get top dollar with such naming rights if the game&#8217;s site is also selling as part of it.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\"\/>\n<p>\u2022 Second, there are cities that bid for games on the neutral site, and continue to benefit those cities that may host the Super Bowl once, but may never, such as Detroit, Minneapolis, and Indianapolis. given the chance to get it. To have a Super Bowl-sized stadium. It also helps the league prepare cities to host the Super Bowl and evaluate potential Super Bowl bidders.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<p>\u2022 Third, the NFL can manage and sell suites and tickets. As it is now, teams typically sell them to season ticket holders and suite owners.  &#8220;The inventory we can have for sponsors, networks and visitors is largely taken up by sponsors and home team ticket holders,&#8221; said a source connected to the league office. With a typical site, no one has such obligations, so the NFL can pre-sell it all and use it more efficiently with its sponsors and corporate partners.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-3\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<p>So how does this work? My guess is that they&#8217;ll be successful outside of New York and Los Angeles, so the AFC title games will be held at the NFC venues, and the NFC title games will be held at the AFC venues, and then they&#8217;ll be bidding. Each game years ago.<\/p>\n<p>Granted, the owners have been talking about this for years, so you could also say it&#8217;s not a new idea.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-5\"\/>\n<p>But we have the parts to make this happen.  The NFL already manages the conference&#8217;s title game (teams run wildcard and divisional rounds). As such, Park Avenue generally allows teams to remain loyal to suite owners and season ticket holders, but easily withdraws it if the owner sees fit. Additionally, running the Bills-Chiefs scenario over the past few weeks has allowed me to kind of run dry to find potential problems.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-c\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-4\"\/>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-b not-size-c not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-6\"\/>\n<p>do you have some? of course. We have a lot.<\/p>\n<p>But it also makes money. 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