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{{Short description|2018 National Football League season}}{{about|the American football season in the United States|the Gaelic football season in Ireland|2018 National Football League (Ireland)}}{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}







factoids
{{NFL Team Maps 2017–19}}The 2018 NFL season was the 99th season of the National Football League (NFL) and the 53rd of the Super Bowl era. The season began on September 6, 2018, with the NFL Kickoff Game with the defending Super Bowl LII champion Philadelphia Eagles defeating the Atlanta Falcons. The season concluded with Super Bowl LIII, the league’s championship game, on February 3, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, in which the New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams for their sixth Super Bowl championship and their third title in five years.

Player movement

The 2018 NFL League year and trading period began on March 14. On March 9, clubs were allowed to exercise options for 2018 on players who have option clauses in their contracts, submit qualifying offers to their pending restricted free agents and submit a Minimum Salary Tender to retain exclusive negotiating rights to their players with expiring 2017 contracts and who have fewer than three accrued seasons of free agent credit. Teams were required to be under the salary cap using the “Top-51” definition (in which the 51 highest paid-players on the team’s payroll must have a combined salary cap hit below the actual cap). On March 12, clubs were allowed to contact and enter into contract negotiations with the agents of players who were set to become unrestricted free agents.

Free agency

Over 550 players were eligible for some form of free agency during the free agency period.NEWS, 2018 NFL Free Agent Tracker,www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/77018/309/2018-nfl-free-agent-list?pg=2, March 15, 2018,www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/77018/309/2018-nfl-free-agent-list?pg=2," title="web.archive.org/web/20180803133734www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/77018/309/2018-nfl-free-agent-list?pg=2,">web.archive.org/web/20180803133734www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/77018/309/2018-nfl-free-agent-list?pg=2, August 3, 2018, dead, Notable players to change teams include:

Trades

The following notable trades were made during the 2018 league year:

Retirements

Other retirements

{{Div col|colwidth=12em|content= To Buffalo {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180131173532www.theplayerstribune.com/aaron-williams-bills-retirement/ |date=January 31, 2018 }}. The Players’ Tribune. Retrieved January 31, 2018. }}

Draft

{{Further|2018 NFL Draft}}The 2018 NFL Draft was held from April 26 to 28 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This was the first draft to take place in an NFL stadium, and the first to be held in Texas.WEB, Dallas, AT&T Stadium chosen as site of 2018 NFL draft,www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21063926/dallas-cowboys-host-2018-nfl-draft-att-stadium-sources, espn.com, October 18, 2017, ESPN, October 18, 2017,www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21063926/dallas-cowboys-host-2018-nfl-draft-att-stadium-sources," title="web.archive.org/web/20171018201342www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21063926/dallas-cowboys-host-2018-nfl-draft-att-stadium-sources,">web.archive.org/web/20171018201342www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21063926/dallas-cowboys-host-2018-nfl-draft-att-stadium-sources, October 18, 2017, live, The Cleveland Browns selected Baker Mayfield with the first overall pick.

Officiating changes

Offseason

The following officials were hired:
  • Land Clark (Field Judge)
  • Matt Edwards (Side Judge)
  • Chad Hill (Side Judge)
  • Anthony Jeffries (Field Judge)
  • Tony Josselyn (Back Judge)
  • Brian Matoren (Replay Official)
  • Mark Stewart (Line Judge)
  • Don Willard (Field Judge)
Four referees retired during the 2018 off-season, the most to do so since records on the statistics have been kept.WEB,www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/277725/should-nfl-worry-about-referee-turnover-heres-why-theres-concern, Should NFL worry about referee turnover? Here’s why there’s concern, ESPN.com, July 11, 2018, Kevin, Seifert, July 11, 2018,www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/277725/should-nfl-worry-about-referee-turnover-heres-why-theres-concern," title="web.archive.org/web/20180711143610www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/277725/should-nfl-worry-about-referee-turnover-heres-why-theres-concern,">web.archive.org/web/20180711143610www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/277725/should-nfl-worry-about-referee-turnover-heres-why-theres-concern, July 11, 2018, live, Other officials retiring:WEB, Filipe, Cameron, Austro, Ben, Staff changes highlight chaotic officiating offseason,www.footballzebras.com/2018/07/staff-changes-highlight-chaotic-officiating-offseason/, Football Zebras, July 6, 2018, October 27, 2018,www.footballzebras.com/2018/07/staff-changes-highlight-chaotic-officiating-offseason/," title="web.archive.org/web/20181028033701www.footballzebras.com/2018/07/staff-changes-highlight-chaotic-officiating-offseason/,">web.archive.org/web/20181028033701www.footballzebras.com/2018/07/staff-changes-highlight-chaotic-officiating-offseason/, October 28, 2018, live,
  • Jim Howey (Down Judge)
  • Ed Walker (Down Judge)
  • Ron Marinucci (Line Judge)
  • Buddy Horton (Field Judge)
  • Jon Lucivansky (Field Judge)
  • Laird Hayes (Side Judge)

In-season

Down judge Hugo Cruz was fired for performance-related issues culminating with a missed false start during a Week 6 game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Cleveland Browns. It was the first time in the Super Bowl era that an official was dismissed in-season.WEB, Austro, Ben, Schultz, Mark, NFL fires down judge Hugo Cruz,www.footballzebras.com/2018/10/nfl-fires-down-judge-hugo-cruz/, Football Zebras, October 25, 2018, October 27, 2018,www.footballzebras.com/2018/10/nfl-fires-down-judge-hugo-cruz/," title="web.archive.org/web/20181026050009www.footballzebras.com/2018/10/nfl-fires-down-judge-hugo-cruz/,">web.archive.org/web/20181026050009www.footballzebras.com/2018/10/nfl-fires-down-judge-hugo-cruz/, October 26, 2018, live,

Rule changes

The following playing rule changes have been approved by the Competition Committee for the 2018 season:WEB, NFL Owners approve new catch rule by 32-0 vote,www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22931857/nfl-owners-approve-new-catch-rule-32-0-vote, espn.com, March 27, 2018, ESPN, March 27, 2018,www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22931857/nfl-owners-approve-new-catch-rule-32-0-vote," title="web.archive.org/web/20180327190702www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22931857/nfl-owners-approve-new-catch-rule-32-0-vote,">web.archive.org/web/20180327190702www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22931857/nfl-owners-approve-new-catch-rule-32-0-vote, March 27, 2018, live, WEB, 2018-03-28, See the approved 2018 NFL Playing Rules {{!, NFL Football Operations |url=https://operations.nfl.com/updates/the-rules/approved-2018-playing-rules/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=operations.nfl.com |language=en-US}} The following bylaws and resolutions were passed:WEB,www.dawgsbynature.com/2018/3/29/17178204/list-of-nfl-bylaw-resolution-changes-for-the-2018-season, List of NFL Bylaw/Resolution Changes for the 2018 Season, Pokorny, Chris, March 29, 2018, Dawgs By Nature, March 29, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180330143707/https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2018/3/29/17178204/list-of-nfl-bylaw-resolution-changes-for-the-2018-season, March 30, 2018, live,
  • Make permanent the liberalization of workout rules for draft prospects.
  • For a one-year trial period, liberalize the rules for re-signing a player on waivers.
  • Players on injured reserve can be traded.
  • Players with injuries deemed major can be placed directly on injured reserve without clearing waivers.
  • The 10-day postseason waiver claiming period has been reduced to 1 day.
  • Players can be activated from injured reserve after eight games instead of eight weeks.
  • Teams have seven business days to complete an injury settlement instead of five.
  • Players in certain reserve list categories cannot be reinstated after a team’s week 13 game. This restriction was previously applied to the last 30 days of the regular season.
  • Clarify roster procedures for players with military obligations.
  • For a one-year trial period, teams may contact a player who has been publicly announced to be released before the NFL lists the transaction on a Player Personnel Notice.
The following changes to the kickoff rules were approved at the NFL Spring Owners’ Meeting on May 23, 2018:WEB,www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-kickoffs-will-be-undergoing-these-major-rule-changes-for-2018/, NFL kickoffs will be undergoing these major rule changes for 2018, Breech, John, May 22, 2018, CBSSports.com, May 22, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180523172336/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-kickoffs-will-be-undergoing-these-major-rule-changes-for-2018/, May 23, 2018, live,
  • Players are required to line up for the kickoff as follows:
    • Five players on the kicking team must be on either side of the kicker
    • At least two players on each side must be lined up outside of the numbers and at least two additional players on each side must be lined up between the numbers and the hashmarks
    • Players on the kicking team (excluding the kicker) may only line up within 1 yard of the kickoff spot (the previous limit was 5 yards)
    • The receiving team must have eight players in a 15-yard “set-up zone” (measured from the receiving team’s side of the restraining line 10 yards from the kickoff spot)
  • No wedge blocks. Players would only be able to do a double-team block within the “set-up zone”.
  • Blocking is prohibited inside the restraining zone (10 yards from the kickoff spot) until the ball touches the ground or is touched in the field of play.
  • Once a kickoff lands in the end zone, it would become an automatic touchback. Players will no longer have to “kneel” in the end zone to stop the play.
  • Any player(s) being disqualified are subject to replay review.
  • It is now a foul (15 yards) for players to lower their helmet to initiate and make contact with an opposing player. The fouling player risks disqualification if:
    • Player lowers his helmet to establish a linear body posture prior to initiating or making contact with the helmet
    • Player delivering the blow had an unobstructed path to his opponent
    • Contact was clearly avoidable (player delivering the blow had other options)
The chain crew was reduced by one member; the “X” marker, usually unseen on television but used to mark the start of an offensive drive, was eliminated.WEB,www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25509360/everything-ever-wanted-know-crew-moves-chains-nfl, Paul, Lukas, Everything you ever wanted to know about the crew that moves the chains in the NFL, ESPN.com, December 12, 2018, December 12, 2018,www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25509360/everything-ever-wanted-know-crew-moves-chains-nfl," title="web.archive.org/web/20181214113553www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25509360/everything-ever-wanted-know-crew-moves-chains-nfl,">web.archive.org/web/20181214113553www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25509360/everything-ever-wanted-know-crew-moves-chains-nfl, December 14, 2018, live, In response to the recent National Anthem protests in the league the past two seasons, any player or staff member who is on the field during the performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” must stand for the duration of the performance. Such players and staff members are not required to be on the field at that time and may wait in the locker room as an alternative. The NFL will not directly fine offending players or staff members for defying the rule, instead fining the teams, who will in turn have power to fine the players or staff members at their own discretion. The National Football League Players Association filed a grievance with the league over the policy on July 11.

2018 deaths

The following people associated with the NFL (or AFL) died in 2018.

Members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame

{{See also|Pro Football Hall of Fame}}
Tommy McDonald: A 1998 inductee of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, McDonald played 12 seasons in the NFL, the majority of them with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he had the majority of his success. The six-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro (first or second team) led the league in both receiving yards and receiving touchdowns in 1961 and was the last non-kicking position player to play without a facemask. He died September 24 at the age of 84.WEB,www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/tommy-mcdonald-philadelphia-eagles-pro-football-hall-of-fame-dies-obituary-20180924.html, Tommy McDonald, Eagles Hall of Famer, dies, Frank, Fitzpatrick, philly.com, September 24, 2018, January 12, 2019,www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/tommy-mcdonald-philadelphia-eagles-pro-football-hall-of-fame-dies-obituary-20180924.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20190112150113www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/tommy-mcdonald-philadelphia-eagles-pro-football-hall-of-fame-dies-obituary-20180924.html,">web.archive.org/web/20190112150113www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/tommy-mcdonald-philadelphia-eagles-pro-football-hall-of-fame-dies-obituary-20180924.html, January 12, 2019, live,
Jim Taylor: The nine-year veteran of the Green Bay Packers was the first member of the team’s 1961–1968 dynasty to be inducted into the Hall as a 1976 inductee. The fullback, who played from 1958 through the first World Championship, appeared in five Pro Bowls, was named first or second team All-Pro six times, and led the league in both rushing touchdowns and yards in 1962, leading the latter category in 1961 as well. He finished his career on the inaugural roster of the New Orleans Saints. He died October 13, aged 83.WEB, Shook, Nick, Hall of Fame fullback Jim Taylor dies at 83,www.nfl.com/news/hall-of-fame-fullback-jim-taylor-dies-at-83-0ap3000000973172, NFL.com, October 13, 2018, February 14, 2023,

Team owners

Others

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Preseason

Training camps for the 2018 season were held in late July through August. Teams started training camp no earlier than 15 days before the team’s first scheduled preseason game.The Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, in which the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Chicago Bears 17–16, was played on August 2;WEB,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000916032/article/ravens-to-play-bears-in-2018-hall-of-fame-game, Ravens to play Bears in 2018 Hall of Fame Game, nfl.com, February 13, 2018,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000916032/article/ravens-to-play-bears-in-2018-hall-of-fame-game," title="web.archive.org/web/20180214013913www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000916032/article/ravens-to-play-bears-in-2018-hall-of-fame-game,">web.archive.org/web/20180214013913www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000916032/article/ravens-to-play-bears-in-2018-hall-of-fame-game, February 14, 2018, live, and was televised nationally by NBC. The Ravens, who made their first Hall of Fame Game appearance, were represented in the 2018 Hall of Fame class by former linebacker Ray Lewis, while the Bears were represented by former linebacker Brian Urlacher.

Regular season

The 2018 regular season’s 256 games were played over a 17-week schedule that began on September 6. Each of the league’s 32 teams played a 16-game schedule, with one bye week for each team. The regular season concluded with a full slate of 16 games on December 30, all of which were intra-division matchups, as it had been since {{nfly|2010}}.

Scheduling formula

Under the NFL’s current scheduling formula, each team plays the other three teams in its own division twice. In addition, a team plays against all four teams in one other division from each conference. The final two games on a team’s schedule are against the two remaining teams in the same conference that finished in the same position in their respective divisions (e.g., the team that finished fourth in its division will play all three other teams in the conference that also finished fourth). The division pairings for 2018 were as follows:{| border=0 style="margin: 0 0 0 1.5;” valign=“top“|    Intra-conferenceAFC East vs AFC SouthAFC West vs AFC NorthNFC East vs NFC SouthNFC West vs NFC NorthAFC East vs NFC NorthAFC North vs NFC SouthAFC South vs NFC EastAFC West vs NFC WestThe entire season schedule was released on April 19. Highlights of the 2018 season included:

Scheduling changes

When the entire season schedule was released on April 19, the league announced flexible scheduling for Saturday games in weeks 15 and 16. The final times of these games were announced on October 24:WEB, October 24, 2018, NFL Announces Week 10 (November 11), Week 15 (December 15) and Week 16 (December 22) Schedule Changes,nflcommunications.com/Pages/NFL-ANNOUNCES-WEEK-10-(NOVEMBER-11),-WEEK-15-(DECEMBER-15)-and-WEEK-16-(DECEMBER-22)-SCHEDULE-CHANGES-.aspx, live,web.archive.org/web/20181025031252/https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/NFL-ANNOUNCES-WEEK-10-(NOVEMBER-11),-WEEK-15-(DECEMBER-15)-and-WEEK-16-(DECEMBER-22)-SCHEDULE-CHANGES-.aspx, October 25, 2018, October 24, 2018, NFL Communications,

Regular season standings

Division

{{col-begin}}{{col-2}}{{2018 AFC East standings}}{{2018 AFC North standings}}{{2018 AFC South standings}}{{2018 AFC West standings}}{{col-2}}{{2018 NFC East standings}}{{2018 NFC North standings}}{{2018 NFC South standings}}{{2018 NFC West standings}}{{col-end}}

Conference

{{col-begin}}{{col-2}}{{2018 AFC standings}}{{col-2}}{{2018 NFC standings}}{{col-end}}

Postseason

The 2018 playoffs began on the weekend of January 5–6, 2019, with the Wild Card Playoff round. The four winners of those playoff games visited the top two seeds in each conference in the Divisional round games the weekend of January 12–13. The winners of those games advanced to the Conference Championship games on January 20. (In the event that both Los Angeles teams had advanced to their respective conference championships with both teams as the home team, one of the two games would have been postponed to the evening of January 21.)WEB,twitter.com/MichaelDavSmith/status/1073554191862390784, It’s entirely possible that the AFC Championship Game and NFC Championship Game will both be in Los Angeles. The two L.A. teams are not sharing a stadium yet, but if that were to happen (either in L.A. or New York) the NFL would move one of the championship games to Monday night., Michael David, Smith, December 14, 2018, December 14, 2018, September 10, 2020,web.archive.org/web/20200910224844/https://twitter.com/MichaelDavSmith/status/1073554191862390784, live, The 2019 Pro Bowl was held at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida on January 27. Super Bowl LIII was held on February 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Bracket

{{2018–19 NFL playoffs}}

Records, milestones, and notable statistics

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 14 Week 15 Week 16 Week 17 Divisional round Super Bowl

Regular season statistical leaders

{| class=“wikitable”! colspan=2 | IndividualWEB,www.nfl.com/stats/player, NFL Stats: Player, NFL.com, December 13, 2019,www.nfl.com/stats/player," title="web.archive.org/web/20090111214603www.nfl.com/stats/player,">web.archive.org/web/20090111214603www.nfl.com/stats/player, January 11, 2009, live, mdy, Scoring leader>| Ka’imi Fairbairn, Houston (150)Most field goals made>| Ka’imi Fairbairn, Houston (37 FGs)Touchdowns>| Todd Gurley, Los Angeles Rams (21 TDs)Rushing>| Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas (1,434 yards)Passing yards>| Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh (5,129 yards)Passing touchdowns>| Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City (50 TDs)Passer rating>| Drew Brees, New Orleans (115.7 rating)Pass receptions>Michael Thomas (wide receiver, born 1993)>Michael Thomas, New Orleans (125 catches)Pass receiving yards>| Julio Jones, Atlanta (1,677 yards)Combined tackles>| Shaquille Leonard, Indianapolis (163 tackles)Interceptions>| Kyle Fuller, Chicago, Xavien Howard, Miami and Damontae Kazee, Atlanta (7)Punting>Andy Lee (American football)>Andy Lee, Arizona (4,568 yards, 48.6 average yards)Kick & punt return yards|| Andre Roberts, New York Jets (1,498 yards)Sacks>| Aaron Donald, Los Angeles Rams (20.5)

Awards

Individual season awards

{{Further|8th Annual NFL Honors}}The 8th Annual NFL Honors, saluting the best players and plays from 2018 season, was held on February 2, 2019, at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia.WEB,www.11alive.com/article/sports/nfl/superbowl/steve-harvey-will-host-nfl-honors-show-on-super-bowl-eve-in-Atlanta/, Steve Harvey Will Host NFL Honors Show On Super Bowl Eve In Atlanta, 11alive.com, January 14, 2019, January 14, 2019, {{dead link|date=April 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{| class=“wikitable”! Award !! Winner !! Position !! TeamAssociated Press NFL Most Valuable Player Award>AP Most Valuable Player Patrick Mahomes Quarterback >| Kansas City ChiefsAssociated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award>AP Offensive Player of the Year Patrick Mahomes Quarterback >| Kansas City ChiefsAssociated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award>AP Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald Defensive tackle >| Los Angeles RamsAssociated Press NFL Coach of the Year Award>AP Coach of the Year Matt Nagy Head Coach >| Chicago BearsAssociated Press NFL Assistant Coach of the Year Award>AP Assistant Coach of the Year Vic Fangio Defensive coordinator >| Chicago BearsAssociated Press NFL Rookie of the Year Award>AP Offensive Rookie of the Year Saquon Barkley Running back >| New York GiantsAssociated Press NFL Rookie of the Year Award>AP Defensive Rookie of the Year Shaquille Leonard Linebacker >| Indianapolis ColtsAssociated Press NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award>AP Comeback Player of the Year Andrew Luck Quarterback >| Indianapolis ColtsNational Football League Rookie of the Year Award>Pepsi Rookie of the Year Saquon Barkley Running back >| New York GiantsWalter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award>Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Chris Long Defensive end >| Philadelphia EaglesPro Football Writers Association>PFWA NFL Executive of the Year Chris Ballard (American football) >General manager>GM Indianapolis ColtsSuper Bowl Most Valuable Player Award>Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Julian Edelman Wide receiver >| New England Patriots

All-Pro team

{{Further|2018 All-Pro Team}}The following players were named First Team All-Pro by the Associated Press:{| border=0 valign=“top“|{| class=“wikitable”!colspan=“2“|OffenseQuarterback>Patrick Mahomes (2018 Kansas City Chiefs season>Kansas City)Running back>Todd Gurley (2018 Los Angeles Rams season>Los Angeles Rams)Offensive backfield>FlexTyreek Hill (Kansas City)Wide receiver>Michael Thomas (wide receiver, born 1993)>Michael Thomas (2018 New Orleans Saints season)DeAndre Hopkins (2018 Houston Texans season>Houston)Tight end>Travis Kelce (2018 Kansas City Chiefs season>Kansas City)Offensive tackle>Left tackleDavid Bakhtiari (Green Bay)Guard (American football)>Left guardQuenton Nelson (Indianapolis)Center (American football)>CenterJason Kelce (Philadelphia)Guard (American football)>Right guardZack Martin (Dallas)Offensive tackle>Right tackleMitchell Schwartz (Kansas City)Defensive end>Edge rusherJ. J. Watt (2018 Houston Texans season)Khalil Mack (2018 Chicago Bears season>Chicago)Defensive tackle>Interior linemanAaron Donald (2018 Los Angeles Rams season)Fletcher Cox (2018 Philadelphia Eagles season>Philadelphia)Linebacker>Luke Kuechly (2018 Carolina Panthers season>Carolina)Bobby Wagner (2018 Seattle Seahawks season)Shaquille Leonard (2018 Indianapolis Colts season>Indianapolis)Cornerback>Kyle Fuller (2018 Chicago Bears season>Chicago)Stephon Gilmore (New England)Safety (American and Canadian football position)>SafetyEddie Jackson (safety) (2018 Chicago Bears season>Chicago)Derwin James (Los Angeles Chargers){| class=“wikitable”!colspan=“6“|Special teamsPlacekicker>Justin Tucker (2018 Baltimore Ravens season>Baltimore)Punter (football position)>PunterMichael Dickson (American football) (2018 Seattle Seahawks season>Seattle)Kick returner>Andre Roberts (American football)>Andre Roberts (New York Jets)Special teams>Adrian Phillips (2018 Los Angeles Chargers season>Los Angeles Chargers)

Players of the week/month

The following were named the top performers during the 2018 season:{| class=“wikitable” style="font-size: 95%; text-align: center;”!rowspan=2|Week/Month!colspan=2|OffensivePlayer of the Week/Month!colspan=2|DefensivePlayer of the Week/Month!colspan=2|Special TeamsPlayer of the Week/Month!AFC!NFC!AFC!NFC!AFC!NFC!1WEB,nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Week---Week-1---.aspx, AFC & NFC Players of the Week – Week 1, Nflcommunications.com, September 24, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180924071058/https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Week---Week-1---.aspx, September 24, 2018, live, Patrick Mahomes QB(2018 Kansas City Chiefs season>Chiefs)Ryan Fitzpatrick QB(2018 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season>Buccaneers)T. J. Watt OLB(2018 Pittsburgh Steelers season>Steelers)Harrison Smith FS(2018 Minnesota Vikings season>Vikings)Jakeem Grant WR-KR(2018 Miami Dolphins season>Dolphins)Greg Zuerlein (American football)>Greg Zuerlein K(Rams)!2WEB,nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Week---Week-2--.aspx, AFC and NFC Players of the Week – Week 2, NFL Communications, September 24, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180924071052/https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Week---Week-2--.aspx, September 24, 2018, live, |Patrick Mahomes QB(Chiefs)|Ryan Fitzpatrick QB(Buccaneers)Shaquille Leonard OLB(2018 Indianapolis Colts season>Colts)Danny Trevathan ILB(2018 Chicago Bears season>Bears)Dane Cruikshank SS(2018 Tennessee Titans season>Titans)Robbie Gould K(2018 San Francisco 49ers season>49ers)!3WEB, AFC & NFC Players of the Week – Week 3,nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Week---Week-3--.aspx, NFL.com, September 26, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180926210217/https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Week---Week-3--.aspx, September 26, 2018, live, |Ben Roethlisberger QB(Steelers)Drew Brees QB(2018 New Orleans Saints season>Saints)Matt Milano OLB(2018 Buffalo Bills season>Bills)Efe Obada DE(2018 Carolina Panthers season>Panthers)Justin Tucker K(2018 Baltimore Ravens season>Ravens)|Blake Countess SS(Rams)!4WEB, AFC & NFC Players of the Week – Week 4,nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Week---Week-4-----.aspx, NFL.com, October 3, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20181004104049/https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Week---Week-4-----.aspx, October 4, 2018, live, |Marcus Mariota QB(Titans)|Jared Goff QB(Rams)Jadeveon Clowney OLB(2018 Houston Texans season>Texans)|Demario Davis ILB(Saints)Dwayne Harris WR-KR(2018 Oakland Raiders season>Raiders)Brett Maher (American football)>Brett Maher K(Cowboys) style="background:#ffb;“!Sept.WEB, AFC and NFC Players of the Month – September,nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Month---September--.aspx, NFL.com, October 4, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20181005071912/https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Month---September--.aspx, October 5, 2018, live, |Patrick Mahomes QB(Chiefs)|Jared Goff QB(Rams)|J. J. Watt DE(Texans)|Khalil Mack OLB(Bears)|Justin Tucker K(Ravens)|Wil Lutz K(Saints)!5WEB, Maya, Adam, Drew Brees, Isaiah Crowell among Players of the Week,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000972353/article/drew-brees-isaiah-crowell-among-players-of-the-week, NFL.com, October 11, 2018,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000972353/article/drew-brees-isaiah-crowell-among-players-of-the-week," title="web.archive.org/web/20181011053534www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000972353/article/drew-brees-isaiah-crowell-among-players-of-the-week,">web.archive.org/web/20181011053534www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000972353/article/drew-brees-isaiah-crowell-among-players-of-the-week, October 11, 2018, live, Isaiah Crowell RB(2018 New York Jets season>Jets)|Drew Brees QB(Saints)|T. J. Watt OLB(Steelers)Chandler Jones DE(2018 Arizona Cardinals season>Cardinals)Denzel Ward CB(2018 Cleveland Browns season>Browns)|Graham Gano K(Panthers)!6WEB, Lam, Quang M, Albert Wilson, Todd Gurley among Players of Week,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000975154/article/albert-wilson-todd-gurley-among-players-of-week, NFL.com, October 17, 2018,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000975154/article/albert-wilson-todd-gurley-among-players-of-week," title="web.archive.org/web/20181017203249www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000975154/article/albert-wilson-todd-gurley-among-players-of-week,">web.archive.org/web/20181017203249www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000975154/article/albert-wilson-todd-gurley-among-players-of-week, October 17, 2018, live, Albert Wilson (American football)>Albert Wilson WR(Dolphins)|Todd Gurley RB(Rams)|Za’Darius Smith OLB(Ravens)Frank Clark (American football)>Frank Clark DE(Seahawks)|Jason Myers K(Jets)Mason Crosby K(2018 Green Bay Packers season>Packers)!7WEB, AFC and NFC Players of the Week – Week 7,nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Week---Week-7-.aspx, NFL Communications, October 24, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20181025031339/https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Week---Week-7-.aspx, October 25, 2018, live, Emmanuel Sanders WR(2018 Denver Broncos season>Broncos)|Cam Newton QB(Panthers)Mike Mitchell (safety)>Mike Mitchell FS(Colts)|Aaron Donald DT(Rams)|Dont’a Hightower OLB(Patriots)Giorgio Tavecchio K(2018 Atlanta Falcons season>Falcons)!8WEB, AFC and NFC Players of the Week – Week 8,nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Week---Week-8--.aspx, NFL Communications, October 31, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20181031214916/https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Week---Week-8--.aspx, October 31, 2018, live, James Conner (American football)>James Conner RB(Steelers)Adrian Peterson RB(2018 Washington Redskins season>Redskins)|Dee Ford OLB(Chiefs)|P. J. Williams CB(Saints)|Adam Vinatieri K(Colts)Michael Dickson (American football)>Michael Dickson P(Seahawks) style="background:#ffb;“!Oct.WEB, AFC and NFC Players of the Month – October,nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Month---October-----.aspx, NFL.com, November 1, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20181208124351/https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Month---October-----.aspx, December 8, 2018, live, |James Conner RB(Steelers)|Todd Gurley RB(Rams)|Dee Ford OLB(Chiefs)|Aaron Donald DT(Rams)|Stephen Gostkowski K(Patriots)|Graham Gano K(Panthers)!9WEB, AFC and NFC Players of the Week – Week 9,nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Week-Week-9----.aspx, NFL Communications, November 7, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20181108025656/https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Week-Week-9----.aspx, November 8, 2018, live, |Kareem Hunt RB(Chiefs)Michael Thomas (wide receiver, born 1993)>Michael Thomas WR(Saints)Desmond King (American football)>Desmond King CB(Chargers)|Danielle Hunter DE(Vikings)|Matt Haack P(Dolphins)|Bradley Pinion P(49ers)!10NEWS, Bergman, Jeremy, Ben Roethlisberger, Mitch Trubisky among Players of the Week,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000988095/article/ben-roethlisberger-mitch-trubisky-among-players-of-the-week, November 14, 2018, NFL.com,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000988095/article/ben-roethlisberger-mitch-trubisky-among-players-of-the-week," title="web.archive.org/web/20181114213204www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000988095/article/ben-roethlisberger-mitch-trubisky-among-players-of-the-week,">web.archive.org/web/20181114213204www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000988095/article/ben-roethlisberger-mitch-trubisky-among-players-of-the-week, November 14, 2018, live, |Ben Roethlisberger QB(Steelers)|Mitchell Trubisky QB(Bears)|Wesley Woodyard ILB(Titans)|Leighton Vander Esch MLB(Cowboys)|Stephen Hauschka K(Bills)|Tress Way P(Redskins)!11WEB, AFC and NFC Players of the Week – Week 11,nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Week---Week-11----.aspx, NFL Communications, November 21, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20181121204020/https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Week---Week-11----.aspx, November 21, 2018, live, |Andrew Luck QB(Colts)Saquon Barkley RB(2018 New York Giants season>Giants)|Von Miller OLB(Broncos)|Samson Ebukam OLB(Rams)|Daniel Carlson K(Raiders)|Cody Parkey K(Bears)!12NEWS, Philip Rivers, Amari Cooper among Players of the Week,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000993457/article/philip-rivers-amari-cooper-among-players-of-the-week, November 28, 2018, NFL.com,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000993457/article/philip-rivers-amari-cooper-among-players-of-the-week," title="web.archive.org/web/20181128211709www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000993457/article/philip-rivers-amari-cooper-among-players-of-the-week,">web.archive.org/web/20181128211709www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000993457/article/philip-rivers-amari-cooper-among-players-of-the-week, November 28, 2018, live, |Philip Rivers QB(Chargers)|Amari Cooper WR(Cowboys)|J. J. Watt DE(Texans)Eddie Jackson (safety)>Eddie Jackson S(Bears)|Cyrus Jones CB-PR(Ravens)|Sebastian Janikowski K(Seahawks) style="background:#ffb;“!Nov.WEB, AFC and NFC Players of the Month – November,nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Month---November----.aspx, NFL.com, November 29, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20181130113137/https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Month---November----.aspx, November 30, 2018, live, |Andrew Luck QB(Colts)|Drew Brees QB(Saints)Chris Jones (defensive tackle, born 1994)>Chris Jones DE(Chiefs)|Eddie Jackson S(Bears)|Justin Tucker K(Ravens)|Michael Dickson P(Seahawks)!13NEWS, Gordon, Grant, Phillip Lindsay, Todd Gurley among NFL Players of the Week,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000996305/article/phillip-lindsay-todd-gurley-among-nfl-players-of-the-week, December 6, 2018, NFL.com, December 5, 2018,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000996305/article/phillip-lindsay-todd-gurley-among-nfl-players-of-the-week," title="web.archive.org/web/20181206002009www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000996305/article/phillip-lindsay-todd-gurley-among-nfl-players-of-the-week,">web.archive.org/web/20181206002009www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000996305/article/phillip-lindsay-todd-gurley-among-nfl-players-of-the-week, December 6, 2018, live, |Phillip Lindsay RB(Broncos)|Todd Gurley RB(Rams)|Xavien Howard CB(Dolphins)|Bobby Wagner LB(Seahawks)|Desmond King CB-KR(Chargers)|Aldrick Rosas K(Giants)!14NEWS, Knoublach, Austin, Derrick Henry, Amari Cooper among NFL Players of the Week,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000998979/article/derrick-henry-amari-cooper-among-nfl-players-of-the-week, December 12, 2018, NFL.com, December 12, 2018,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000998979/article/derrick-henry-amari-cooper-among-nfl-players-of-the-week," title="web.archive.org/web/20181213091413www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000998979/article/derrick-henry-amari-cooper-among-nfl-players-of-the-week,">web.archive.org/web/20181213091413www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000998979/article/derrick-henry-amari-cooper-among-nfl-players-of-the-week, December 13, 2018, live, |Derrick Henry RB(Titans)|Amari Cooper WR(Cowboys)|Denico Autry DE(Colts)|Darius Slay CB(Lions)|Michael Badgley K(Chargers)|Taysom Hill QB-KR(Saints)!15NEWS, AFC and NFC Players of the Week – Week 15,nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Week---Week-15----------.aspx, December 19, 2018, NFL Communications,web.archive.org/web/20181219230547/https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Week---Week-15----------.aspx, December 19, 2018, live, Mike Williams (wide receiver, born 1994)>Mike Williams WR(Chargers)|Dalvin Cook RB(Vikings)|Joe Haden CB(Steelers)|Grady Jarrett DT(Falcons)|Ka’imi Fairbairn K(Texans)|Robbie Gould K(49ers)!16NEWS, AFC and NFC Players of the Week – Week 16,nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Week---Week-16-------.aspx, December 26, 2018, NFL Communications,web.archive.org/web/20181227084904/https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/AFC-and-NFC-Players-of-the-Week---Week-16-------.aspx, December 27, 2018, live, |Baker Mayfield QB(Browns)Nick Foles QB(2018 Philadelphia Eagles season>Eagles)|Patrick Onwuasor LB(Ravens)|Aaron Donald DT(Rams)|Dwayne Harris WR-KR(Raiders)|Brett Maher K(Cowboys)!17NEWS, Maya, Adam, Josh Allen, Darius Leonard among Players of the Week,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001006931/article/josh-allen-darius-leonard-among-players-of-the-week, January 2, 2019, NFL.com, January 2, 2019,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001006931/article/josh-allen-darius-leonard-among-players-of-the-week," title="web.archive.org/web/20190102193427www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001006931/article/josh-allen-darius-leonard-among-players-of-the-week,">web.archive.org/web/20190102193427www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001006931/article/josh-allen-darius-leonard-among-players-of-the-week, January 2, 2019, live, |Josh Allen QB(Bills)|Blake Jarwin TE(Cowboys)|Shaquille Leonard OLB(Colts)|Fletcher Cox DT(Eagles)|Justin Tucker K(Ravens)|Matt Prater K(Lions) style="background:#ffb;“!Dec.NEWS, Baca, Michael, Titans’ Derrick Henry among NFL Players of the Month,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001007288/article/titans-derrick-henry-among-nfl-players-of-the-month, January 3, 2019, NFL.com, January 3, 2019,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001007288/article/titans-derrick-henry-among-nfl-players-of-the-month," title="web.archive.org/web/20190103195838www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001007288/article/titans-derrick-henry-among-nfl-players-of-the-month,">web.archive.org/web/20190103195838www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001007288/article/titans-derrick-henry-among-nfl-players-of-the-month, January 3, 2019, live, |Derrick Henry RB(Titans)|Chris Carson RB(Seahawks)|Shaquille Leonard OLB(Colts)|Aaron Donald DT(Rams)|Ka’imi Fairbarn K(Texans)|Robbie Gould K(49ers){| class=“wikitable” style="font-size: 95%; text-align: center;”!Week! FedEx Air Player of the Week(Quarterbacks)WEB,www.nfl.com/voting/players-air-and-ground/2018, FedEx Players Air and Ground, NFL.com, December 20, 2018,www.nfl.com/voting/players-air-and-ground/2018," title="web.archive.org/web/20181208123133www.nfl.com/voting/players-air-and-ground/2018,">web.archive.org/web/20181208123133www.nfl.com/voting/players-air-and-ground/2018, December 8, 2018, live, ! FedEx Ground Player of the Week(Running backs)! Pepsi Rookie of the WeekWEB,www.nfl.com/voting/rookies/2018, Pepsi Rookie of the WEEK, NFL.com, November 26, 2018,www.nfl.com/voting/rookies/2018," title="web.archive.org/web/20181208123144www.nfl.com/voting/rookies/2018,">web.archive.org/web/20181208123144www.nfl.com/voting/rookies/2018, December 8, 2018, live, !1Ryan Fitzpatrick(2018 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season>Buccaneers)James Conner (American football)>James Conner(Steelers)Denzel Ward CB(2018 Cleveland Browns season>Browns)!2Patrick Mahomes(2018 Kansas City Chiefs season>Chiefs)Matt Breida(2018 San Francisco 49ers season>49ers)Shaquille Leonard OLB(2018 Indianapolis Colts season>Colts)!3Drew Brees(2018 New Orleans Saints season>Saints)Adrian Peterson(2018 Washington Redskins season>Redskins)| Baker Mayfield QB(Browns)!4Mitchell Trubisky(2018 Chicago Bears season>Bears)| Alvin Kamara(Saints)| Nick Chubb RB(Browns)!5| Drew Brees(Saints)Isaiah Crowell(2018 New York Jets season>Jets)| Denzel Ward CB(Browns)!6Aaron Rodgers(2018 Green Bay Packers season>Packers)Todd Gurley(2018 Los Angeles Rams season>Rams)Saquon Barkley RB(2018 New York Giants season>Giants)!7| Patrick Mahomes(Chiefs)Kerryon Johnson(2018 Detroit Lions season>Lions)| Baker Mayfield QB(Browns)!8| Patrick Mahomes(Chiefs)| James Conner(Steelers)| Shaquille Leonard OLB(Colts)!9| Drew Brees(Saints)| Kareem Hunt(Chiefs)| Baker Mayfield QB(Browns)!10| Mitchell Trubisky(Bears)| Nick Chubb(Browns)| Nick Chubb RB(Browns)!11| Drew Brees(Saints)| Saquon Barkley(Giants)| Tre’Quan Smith WR(Saints)!12| Andrew Luck(Colts)Christian McCaffrey(2018 Carolina Panthers season>Panthers)| Baker Mayfield QB(Browns)!13Philip Rivers(2018 Los Angeles Chargers season>Chargers)Phillip Lindsay(2018 Denver Broncos season>Broncos)| Phillip Lindsay RB(Broncos)!14Dak Prescott(2018 Dallas Cowboys season>Cowboys)Derrick Henry(2018 Tennessee Titans season>Titans)| Baker Mayfield QB(Browns)!15| Philip Rivers(Chargers)| Derrick Henry(Titans)Jaylen Samuels RB(2018 Pittsburgh Steelers season>Steelers)!16Nick Foles(2018 Philadelphia Eagles season>Eagles)C. J. Anderson(2018 Los Angeles Rams season>Rams)| Baker Mayfield QB(Browns)!17| Dak Prescott(Cowboys)Jordan Howard(2018 Chicago Bears season>Bears)| Baker Mayfield QB(Browns){| class=“wikitable” style="font-size: 95%; text-align: center;”!rowspan=2|Month!colspan=2|Rookie of the Month!Offensive!Defensive!Sept.WEB,nflcommunications.com/Pages/NFL-Rookies-of-the-Month---September--.aspx, NFL Rookies of the Month – September, Nflcommunications.com, October 4, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20181005072022/https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/NFL-Rookies-of-the-Month---September--.aspx, October 5, 2018, live, Calvin Ridley WR(2018 Atlanta Falcons season>Falcons)Shaquille Leonard OLB(2018 Indianapolis Colts season>Colts)!Oct.WEB,nflcommunications.com/Pages/NFL-Rookies-of-the-Month---October-------------.aspx, NFL Rookies of the Month – October, Nflcommunications.com, November 1, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20181111093227/https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/NFL-Rookies-of-the-Month---October-------------.aspx, November 11, 2018, live, | Quenton Nelson G(Colts)Bradley Chubb OLB(2018 Denver Broncos season>Broncos)!Nov.WEB,nflcommunications.com/Pages/NFL-Rookies-of-the-Month---November---.aspx, NFL Rookies of the Month – November, Nflcommunications.com, November 29, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20181130113117/https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/NFL-Rookies-of-the-Month---November---.aspx, November 30, 2018, live, Baker Mayfield QB(2018 Cleveland Browns season>Browns)Leighton Vander Esch OLB(2018 Dallas Cowboys season>Cowboys)!Dec.Lamar Jackson QB(2018 Baltimore Ravens season>Ravens)Tremaine Edmunds MLB(2018 Buffalo Bills season>Bills)

Head coaching and front office personnel changes

Head coaches

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! Team! 2017 head coach! 2017 interim! 2018 replacement! class=“unsortbale” |Reason for leaving! NotesArizona CardinalsBruce AriansSteve WilksChicago Bears, San Diego Chargers, and Carolina Panthers since 2006. Wilks’s only previous head coaching experience was at Savannah State in 1999.WEB, Patra, Kevin, Arizona Cardinals hire Steve Wilks as head coach,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000909373/article/arizona-cardinals-hire-steve-wilks-as-head-coach, nfl.com, NFL, January 22, 2018,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000909373/article/arizona-cardinals-hire-steve-wilks-as-head-coach," title="web.archive.org/web/20180123131726www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000909373/article/arizona-cardinals-hire-steve-wilks-as-head-coach,">web.archive.org/web/20180123131726www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000909373/article/arizona-cardinals-hire-steve-wilks-as-head-coach, January 23, 2018, live, Chicago BearsJohn FoxMatt NagyKansas City Chiefs, the last two as offensive coordinator; the Bears hired Nagy on January 8 and this will be his first NFL head coaching job.WEB, Patra, Kevin, Matt Nagy named head coach of Chicago Bears,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000904284/article/matt-nagy-named-head-coach-of-chicago-bears, NFL.com, January 8, 2018,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000904284/article/matt-nagy-named-head-coach-of-chicago-bears," title="web.archive.org/web/20180108185812www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000904284/article/matt-nagy-named-head-coach-of-chicago-bears,">web.archive.org/web/20180108185812www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000904284/article/matt-nagy-named-head-coach-of-chicago-bears, January 8, 2018, live, Detroit LionsJim CaldwellMatt Patricia9record=y}} and a cumulative record of {{winpct28TITLE=LIONS FIRE HEAD COACH JIM CALDWELL AFTER 4 SEASONSWEBSITE=ESPN.COMACCESS-DATE=JANUARY 1, 2018ARCHIVE-DATE=JANUARY 1, 2018Super Bowl LII as the New England Patriots defensive coordinator. He had spent his entire NFL career with the Patriots, starting in 2004 as an offensive assistant before working his way up to defensive coordinator in 2012, winning 3 Super Bowls. This will be his first head coaching job.ROTHSTEINTITLE=LIONS OFFICIALLY NAME MATT PATRICIA AS HEAD COACHWEBSITE=ESPN.COMPUBLISHER=ESPNARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20180206005826/HTTP://WWW.ESPN.COM/NFL/STORY/_/ID/22335848/DETROIT-LIONS-OFFICIALLY-NAME-MATT-PATRICIA-HEAD-COACHURL-STATUS=LIVE, Indianapolis ColtsChuck PaganoFrank Reich4record=y}}, his first losing season as Colts’ head coach, and a cumulative record of {{winpct43WEBSITE=NFL.COMARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20180101082422/HTTP://WWW.NFL.COM/NEWS/STORY/0AP3000000900837/ARTICLE/INDIANAPOLIS-COLTS-FIRE-CHUCK-PAGANO-AFTER-412-YEARURL-STATUS=LIVE, On February 6, the Colts announced that they had planned to hire New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels as the team’s next head coach, however, McDaniels informed the Colts that he had changed his mind and was returning to the Patriots.WEB,www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/268917/how-josh-mcdaniels-went-from-patriots-to-colts-and-back-again, How Josh McDaniels went from Patriots to Colts and back again, February 9, 2018, September 9, 2018, Mike Reiss and Mike Wells, ESPN,www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/268917/how-josh-mcdaniels-went-from-patriots-to-colts-and-back-again," title="web.archive.org/web/20180912130932www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/268917/how-josh-mcdaniels-went-from-patriots-to-colts-and-back-again,">web.archive.org/web/20180912130932www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/268917/how-josh-mcdaniels-went-from-patriots-to-colts-and-back-again, September 12, 2018, live, The Colts then hired Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Frank Reich, who was previously a Colts’ assistant from 2008 to 2011. This will be Reich’s first head coaching job.WEB, Knoblauch, Austin, Indianapolis Colts hire Frank Reich to be next coach,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000915859/article/indianapolis-colts-hire-frank-reich-to-be-next-coach, nfl.com, NFL, February 11, 2018,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000915859/article/indianapolis-colts-hire-frank-reich-to-be-next-coach," title="web.archive.org/web/20180212010105www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000915859/article/indianapolis-colts-hire-frank-reich-to-be-next-coach,">web.archive.org/web/20180212010105www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000915859/article/indianapolis-colts-hire-frank-reich-to-be-next-coach, February 12, 2018, live, New York GiantsBen McAdooSteve SpagnuoloPat Shurmur13record=y}} record over parts of two seasons with one playoff appearance. After accruing a {{winpct10Eli Manning during the season, he was fired on December 4, 2017, and replaced in the interim by defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.RAANANTITLE=GIANTS FIRE COACH BEN MCADOO, GM JERRY REESE IN MIDST OF LOST SEASONWEBSITE=ESPN.COMPUBLISHER=ESPNARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20171204183248/HTTP://WWW.ESPN.COM/NFL/STORY/_/ID/21665997/NEW-YORK-GIANTS-FIRE-COACH-BEN-MCADOO-TWO-SEASONSURL-STATUS=LIVE, Shurmur was announced as the Giants’ new head coach on January 22. He had previously served as the head coach of the Cleveland Browns from 2011 to 2012, compiling a record of {{winpct|9|23|record=y}}, and an offensive coach for the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings since 2013.WEB, Raanan, Jordan, Pat Shurmur named as head coach of Giants,www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22182523/new-york-giants-name-former-minnesota-vikings-offensive-coordinator-18th-head-coach-franchise-history, espn.com, January 22, 2018, ESPN, January 22, 2018,www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22182523/new-york-giants-name-former-minnesota-vikings-offensive-coordinator-18th-head-coach-franchise-history," title="web.archive.org/web/20180123010749www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22182523/new-york-giants-name-former-minnesota-vikings-offensive-coordinator-18th-head-coach-franchise-history,">web.archive.org/web/20180123010749www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22182523/new-york-giants-name-former-minnesota-vikings-offensive-coordinator-18th-head-coach-franchise-history, January 23, 2018, live, Oakland RaidersJack Del RioJon Gruden6record=y}} and a cumulative record of {{winpct23TITLE=OAKLAND RAIDERS FIRE HEAD COACH JACK DEL RIOWEBSITE=NFL.COMARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20180101025033/HTTP://WWW.NFL.COM/NEWS/STORY/0AP3000000901236/ARTICLE/OAKLAND-RAIDERS-FIRE-HEAD-COACH-JACK-DEL-RIOURL-STATUS=LIVE, Gruden, who previously coached the Raiders from 1998 to 2001 and won a Super Bowl XXXVII with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in {{nfly>2002}}, confirmed on-air on January 6, that he would be returning to the team as coach. He had spent the previous nine seasons as an on-air analyst for Monday Night Football.OAKLAND RAIDERS HIRE JON GRUDEN AS HEAD COACH>URL=HTTP://WWW.NFL.COM/NEWS/STORY/0AP3000000903491/ARTICLE/OAKLAND-RAIDERS-HIRE-JON-GRUDEN-AS-HEAD-COACHACCESS-DATE=JANUARY 6, 2018ARCHIVE-DATE=JANUARY 7, 2018, live, Tennessee TitansMike MularkeyMike VrabelHouston Texans, the last as defensive coordinator; the Titans hired Vrabel on January 20 and this will be his first NFL head coaching job.SHOOKTITLE=TENNESSEE TITANS NAME MIKE VRABEL NEW HEAD COACHWEBSITE=NFL.COMARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20180121001713/HTTP://WWW.NFL.COM/NEWS/STORY/0AP3000000908424/ARTICLE/TENNESSEE-TITANS-NAME-MIKE-VRABEL-NEW-HEAD-COACHURL-STATUS=LIVE, “>

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! Team! Departing coach! class=“unsortbale” |Reason for leaving!Interim replacement! NotesCleveland BrownsHue JacksonGregg Williams2131Todd Haley (who was fired at the same time) and the team’s 25th losing streak>consecutive loss away from home; Jackson failed to win a single road game during his tenure and List of winless seasons.HTTP://WWW.ESPN.COM/NFL/STORY/_/ID/25118191/BROWNS-FIRE-COACH-HUE-JACKSON-TWO-PLUS-SEASONSFIRST=ADAMWORK=ESPN.COMACCESS-DATE=OCTOBER 29, 2018ARCHIVE-DATE=OCTOBER 29, 2018Buffalo Bills from 2001 to 2003, with a record of {{winpct>17record=y}}. Jackson currently serves as the Special Assistant to the Head Coach for the Cincinnati Bengals.Green Bay PackersMike McCarthyJoe Philbin1352Miami Dolphins from 2012 to 2015, with a record of {{winpct>24record=y}}.PACKERS FIRE COACH MIKE MCCARTHY AFTER 13 SEASONS>URL=HTTP://WWW.NFL.COM/NEWS/STORY/0AP3000000995203/ARTICLE/PACKERS-FIRE-COACH-MIKE-MCCARTHY-AFTER-13-SEASONSACCESS-DATE=DECEMBER 2, 2018ARCHIVE-DATE=DECEMBER 3, 2018, live,

Front office personnel

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! Team! Position! 2017 office holder! 2017 interim! 2018 replacement! Reason for leaving! NotesCleveland BrownsSashi BrownJohn DorseyGreen Bay PackersGMTed ThompsonBrian GutekunstHouston TexansGMRick SmithBrian GaineNew York GiantsGMJerry ReeseKevin AbramsDave GettlemanNFL>ACCESS-DATE=DECEMBER 5, 2017ARCHIVE-DATE=DECEMBER 4, 2017Carolina Panthers and a 14-year veteran of the Giants’ front office (from 1999 to 2012), was hired on December 28, 2017.KNOBLAUCHTITLE=GIANTS NAME DAVE GETTLEMAN THEIR GENERAL MANAGERWEBSITE=NFL.COMACCESS-DATE=JANUARY 8, 2018ARCHIVE-DATE=JANUARY 9, 2018, live, Buffalo BillsRuss BrandonKim PegulaESPNARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20180502064347/HTTP://WWW.ESPN.COM/NFL/STORY/_/ID/23377472/PRESIDENT-BUFFALO-BILLS-BUFFALO-SABRES-RUSS-BRANDON-RESIGNSURL-STATUS=LIVE, “>

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!Team!Position!2018 office holder!Interim replacement!2018 Replacement!Reason for leaving!NotesOakland RaidersGMReggie McKenzieShaun HerockMike MayockNFL>ACCESS-DATE=DECEMBER 10, 2018ARCHIVE-DATE=DECEMBER 12, 2018FIRST=MICHAEL DAVIDDATE=DECEMBER 31, 2018ARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20190110183531/HTTPS://PROFOOTBALLTALK.NBCSPORTS.COM/2018/12/31/REPORT-RAIDERS-HIRE-MIKE-MAYOCK-AS-G-M/URL-STATUS=LIVE,

Stadiums

Two teams, the Carolina Panthers and Oakland Raiders, entered the final year of their lease agreements with their current stadium.

Carolina Panthers

On December 17, 2017, Jerry Richardson, the Panthers’ founding owner, announced he was putting the team up for sale.WEB,panthers.com/news/article-2/Jerry-Richardson-will-put-Carolina-Panthers-up-for-sale/b4b0e583-fe21-4935-9a3a-242005729697, Jerry Richardson will put Carolina Panthers up for sale, Carolina Panthers, December 17, 2017,www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Jerry-Richardson-will-put-Carolina-Panthers-up-for-sale/b4b0e583-fe21-4935-9a3a-242005729697," title="web.archive.org/web/20171218005816www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Jerry-Richardson-will-put-Carolina-Panthers-up-for-sale/b4b0e583-fe21-4935-9a3a-242005729697,">web.archive.org/web/20171218005816www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Jerry-Richardson-will-put-Carolina-Panthers-up-for-sale/b4b0e583-fe21-4935-9a3a-242005729697, December 18, 2017, dead, mdy-all, WEB, Jerry Richardson selling Panthers franchise amid misconduct allegations, December 17, 2017,www.sbnation.com/2017/12/17/16788572/panthers-owner-jerry-richardson-selling-team, SB Nation, December 17, 2017,web.archive.org/web/20171218032038/https://www.sbnation.com/2017/12/17/16788572/panthers-owner-jerry-richardson-selling-team, December 18, 2017, live, Richardson had previously indicated the team would be put up for sale after his death,Source: Richardson mandates Panthers be sold after death {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171224101909www.wbtv.com/story/20601678/jerry-richardson-mandates-carolina-panthers-be-sold-after-death |date=December 24, 2017 }}. WBTV, January 16, 2013 but Richardson was accused of paying hush money to cover up questionable conduct, including racial slurs and sexually suggestive requests of employees, hastening Richardson’s decision.MAGAZINE, Wertheim, L. Jon, Bernstein, Viv, Sources: Jerry Richardson, Panthers Have Made Multiple Confidential Payouts for Workplace Misconduct, Including Sexual Harassment and Use of a Racial Slur,www.si.com/jerry-richardson-carolina-panthers-settlements-workplace-misconduct-sexual-harassment-racial-slur, Sports Illustrated, December 17, 2017, Sports Illustrated, December 18, 2017,web.archive.org/web/20171217220956/https://www.si.com/jerry-richardson-carolina-panthers-settlements-workplace-misconduct-sexual-harassment-racial-slur, December 17, 2017, live, The Panthers’ lease on Bank of America Stadium expires after the 2018 season,WEB,www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/07/23/5061804/more-public-cash-for-panthers.html, Carolina Panthers rule out more public cash for stadium, Ely, Portillo, The Charlotte Observer, July 23, 2014, February 25, 2015,www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/07/23/5061804/more-public-cash-for-panthers.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20141122021556www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/07/23/5061804/more-public-cash-for-panthers.html,">web.archive.org/web/20141122021556www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/07/23/5061804/more-public-cash-for-panthers.html, November 22, 2014, dead, which would allow any incoming owner to relocate the team out of Charlotte, North Carolina, to another market if they so desired, only being liable for the remaining debt from stadium renovation. At an estimated $35 million, the debt payment would be a small expense compared to the relocation fee the NFL charged for the two teams that relocated in 2016 and 2017.WEB,pantherswire.usatoday.com/2017/12/18/moving-panthers-from-charlotte-would-be-costly-for-next-owner/, Moving Panthers from Charlotte would be costly for next owner, December 18, 2017, December 26, 2017, USA Today, Tim, Weaver,pantherswire.usatoday.com/2017/12/18/moving-panthers-from-charlotte-would-be-costly-for-next-owner/," title="web.archive.org/web/20171227122413pantherswire.usatoday.com/2017/12/18/moving-panthers-from-charlotte-would-be-costly-for-next-owner/,">web.archive.org/web/20171227122413pantherswire.usatoday.com/2017/12/18/moving-panthers-from-charlotte-would-be-costly-for-next-owner/, December 27, 2017, live, The two most likely candidates to buy the team {{as of|2018|May|lc=y}} were David Tepper, a hedge fund manager with a higher net worth and a minority stake in the Pittsburgh Steelers but fewer ties to Charlotte; and Ben Navarro, a financial services CEO based in Charlotte who had the backing of Richardson’s only living son.WEB,www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article210939224.html, Hedge fund manager emerging as likely buyer of the Carolina Panthers, Rick, Rothacker, Katherine, Peralta, Joseph, Person, The Charlotte Observer, May 11, 2018, May 14, 2018,www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article210939224.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20180514070901www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article210939224.html,">web.archive.org/web/20180514070901www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article210939224.html, May 14, 2018, live, Tepper was announced as the new owner on May 16, with the announcement coming in time for the league to vote on his bid at the owners meeting on May 19.WEB, Battista, Judy, Carolina Panthers finalize terms to sell franchise to David Tepper,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000933033/article/carolina-panthers-finalize-terms-to-sell-franchise-to-david-tepper, NFL.com, May 16, 2018, May 16, 2018,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000933033/article/carolina-panthers-finalize-terms-to-sell-franchise-to-david-tepper," title="web.archive.org/web/20180517090351www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000933033/article/carolina-panthers-finalize-terms-to-sell-franchise-to-david-tepper,">web.archive.org/web/20180517090351www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000933033/article/carolina-panthers-finalize-terms-to-sell-franchise-to-david-tepper, May 17, 2018, live, The sale closed on July 9 with Richardson-era chief operating officer Tina Becker (who ran the franchise after Richardson stepped away from operations) resigning. Tepper immediately stated the franchise would retain the Carolina Panthers name for the time being, but that a new stadium would likely be necessary; he stated that he hoped to build said stadium in Charlotte but would not guarantee the team remains there, claiming he did not know enough about the situation to guarantee the team stays in the Charlotte area.NEWS,www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24049997/sale-panthers-david-tepper-finalized, Sale of Panthers to David Tepper finalized, Newton, David, July 9, 2018, ESPN.com, July 10, 2018,www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24049997/sale-panthers-david-tepper-finalized," title="web.archive.org/web/20180710103554www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24049997/sale-panthers-david-tepper-finalized,">web.archive.org/web/20180710103554www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24049997/sale-panthers-david-tepper-finalized, July 10, 2018, live,

Oakland Raiders

The Raiders, prior to the 2017 season, committed to relocating to Las Vegas, Nevada, once a new stadium was constructed for them in 2020. In 2016, the Raiders signed a three-year extension with the Oakland Coliseum.NEWS,www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/raiders-sign-1-year-lease-will-stay-in-oakland-in-2016-3-things-to-know/, Raiders sign 1-year lease, will stay in Oakland in 2016: 3 things to know, CBSSports.com, October 18, 2016,www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/raiders-sign-1-year-lease-will-stay-in-oakland-in-2016-3-things-to-know/," title="web.archive.org/web/20161019143636www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/raiders-sign-1-year-lease-will-stay-in-oakland-in-2016-3-things-to-know/,">web.archive.org/web/20161019143636www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/raiders-sign-1-year-lease-will-stay-in-oakland-in-2016-3-things-to-know/, October 19, 2016, live, In order to secure another season in Oakland, California, Coliseum management indicated in September 2017 that the Raiders would need to offer major concessions to compensate for the financial losses the Coliseum incurs by hosting Raiders games.NEWS,lasvegassun.com/news/2017/sep/14/raiders-could-remain-at-oakland-stadium-in-2019-af/, Raiders could remain at Oakland stadium in 2019 after all, September 14, 2017, LasVegasSun.com, April 6, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180406230555/https://lasvegassun.com/news/2017/sep/14/raiders-could-remain-at-oakland-stadium-in-2019-af/, April 6, 2018, live,

Naming rights agreements

Arizona Cardinals

On September 4, University of Phoenix Stadium, the home field of the Arizona Cardinals, was renamed State Farm Stadium. The naming rights agreement is for 18 years; however, the cost of the deal was not disclosed.WEB, New Name For Cardinals’ Nest: State Farm Stadium (Press Release),www.azcardinals.com/news/new-name-for-cardinals-nest-state-farm-stadium, Arizona Cardinals, September 4, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180904225816/https://www.azcardinals.com/news/new-name-for-cardinals-nest-state-farm-stadium, September 4, 2018, live,

Denver Broncos

On June 20, the Denver Broncos’ home stadium was renamed Broncos Stadium at Mile High.WEB,www.thedenverchannel.com/sports/broncos/denver-broncos-request-new-temporary-name-for-stadium, Denver Broncos’ stadium temporarily renamed ‘Broncos Stadium at Mile High’, KMGH-TV, June 20, 2018, June 20, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180620232028/https://www.thedenverchannel.com/sports/broncos/denver-broncos-request-new-temporary-name-for-stadium, June 20, 2018, live, The sporting goods chain Sports Authority had held naming rights to the stadium’s field (as “Sports Authority Field at Mile High“) but had gone out of business in 2016. The previous signage referring to Sports Authority was removed in March.NEWS,www.9news.com/article/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/crews-remove-sports-authority-signs-from-inside-stadium/73-528152220, Crews remove ‘Sports Authority’ signs from inside stadium, Kirk, Alexander, March 13, 2018, KUSA (TV), KUSA, March 16, 2018, September 10, 2020,web.archive.org/web/20200910224830/https://www.9news.com/article/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/crews-remove-sports-authority-signs-from-inside-stadium/73-528152220, live, NEWS,denver.cbslocal.com/2018/03/13/sports-authority-mile-high-stadium-denver-broncos-2/, Sports Authority Field Signage Removed From Inside Mile High Stadium, March 13, 2018, KCNC-TV, CBS Television Stations, March 16, 2018,denver.cbslocal.com/2018/03/13/sports-authority-mile-high-stadium-denver-broncos-2/," title="web.archive.org/web/20180315163657denver.cbslocal.com/2018/03/13/sports-authority-mile-high-stadium-denver-broncos-2/,">web.archive.org/web/20180315163657denver.cbslocal.com/2018/03/13/sports-authority-mile-high-stadium-denver-broncos-2/, March 15, 2018, live, Just prior to the 2019 season, the naming rights were sold to Empower Retirement, ultimately renaming the stadium to “Empower Field at Mile High”.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On February 16, EverBank Field, the home field of the Jacksonville Jaguars, was renamed TIAA Bank Field, after TIAA’s 2017 acquisition of EverBank. The naming rights agreement was for 10 years and $43 million.NEWS, Heilman, Phillip, New name for Jaguars’ stadium: TIAA Bank Field,www.jacksonville.com/sports/20180216/new-name-for-jaguars-stadium-tiaa-bank-field, The Florida Times-Union, February 16, 2018, February 16, 2018,www.jacksonville.com/sports/20180216/new-name-for-jaguars-stadium-tiaa-bank-field," title="web.archive.org/web/20180217202827www.jacksonville.com/sports/20180216/new-name-for-jaguars-stadium-tiaa-bank-field,">web.archive.org/web/20180217202827www.jacksonville.com/sports/20180216/new-name-for-jaguars-stadium-tiaa-bank-field, February 17, 2018, live,

Uniforms

Color Rush discontinuation

The Color Rush program was discontinued, and teams were no longer required to wear the special uniforms for Thursday Night Football. Teams had the option to continue using the existing Nike designs for the program as standard third jerseys.WEB,www.msn.com/en-us/news/football_nfl/nfl-ditching-color-rush-uniforms-for-thursday-night-football/ar-AAvJesB, NFL ditching Color Rush uniforms for Thursday Night Football, MSN.com, April 11, 2018, April 11, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180412001313/https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/football_nfl/nfl-ditching-color-rush-uniforms-for-thursday-night-football/ar-AAvJesB, April 12, 2018, live, WEB,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000925839/article/is-nfls-color-rush-era-in-danger-of-fading-away, Is NFL’s Color Rush era in danger of fading away?, Austin, Knoblauch, NFL.com, April 10, 2018, April 13, 2018,www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000925839/article/is-nfls-color-rush-era-in-danger-of-fading-away," title="web.archive.org/web/20180412213524www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000925839/article/is-nfls-color-rush-era-in-danger-of-fading-away,">web.archive.org/web/20180412213524www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000925839/article/is-nfls-color-rush-era-in-danger-of-fading-away, April 12, 2018, live,

Uniform changes

Throwback uniforms

Patches

Media

Broadcast rights

Television

This was the fifth year under the current broadcast contracts with ESPN/ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC. This included “cross-flexing” (switching) Sunday afternoon games between CBS and Fox before or during the season (regardless of the conference of the visiting team). NBC continued to air Sunday Night Football, the annual Kickoff game, and the primetime Thanksgiving game. ESPN continued to air Monday Night Football and the Pro Bowl, with the latter being simulcast on ABC. CBS broadcast Super Bowl LIII in English with ESPN Deportes airing the game in Spanish (the First time since 2006 in airing the game).On January 31, the NFL announced that Fox had acquired the broadcast television rights to the Thursday Night Football package under a five-year deal (aligned with the remainder of the NFL’s current broadcast contracts). Fox aired 11 games,NEWS,www.nytimes.com/2018/02/14/sports/football/fox-nfl-draft.html, Fox to Broadcast N.F.L. Draft for First Time, Draper, Kevin, February 14, 2018, The New York Times, February 14, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180215061008/https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/14/sports/football/fox-nfl-draft.html, February 15, 2018, live, in simulcast with NFL Network,NEWS,www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22273473/fox-broadcast-thursday-night-football-next-five-seasons, Fox gets Thursday Night Football through ‘22, ESPN.com, January 31, 2018,www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22273473/fox-broadcast-thursday-night-football-next-five-seasons," title="web.archive.org/web/20180131174420www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22273473/fox-broadcast-thursday-night-football-next-five-seasons,">web.archive.org/web/20180131174420www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22273473/fox-broadcast-thursday-night-football-next-five-seasons, January 31, 2018, live, NEWS,www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2018/01/31/thursday-night-football-reportedly-will-move-to-fox-next-season/, ‘Thursday Night Football’ will move to Fox next season, Bonesteel, Matt, January 31, 2018, The Washington Post, January 31, 2018, 0190-8286,web.archive.org/web/20180201075517/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2018/01/31/thursday-night-football-reportedly-will-move-to-fox-next-season/, February 1, 2018, live, with the remaining games in the package airing exclusively on NFL Network to satisfy its carriage contracts (with local broadcasts syndicated broadcast stations in the markets of the teams in each game).WEB,www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Closing-Bell/2017/12/21/TNF.aspx, NFL RFP Suggests League Is Open To Changing “TNF” Package, John, Ourand, Sports Business Journal, December 22, 2017, January 16, 2018,www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Closing-Bell/2017/12/21/TNF.aspx," title="web.archive.org/web/20180117012230www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Closing-Bell/2017/12/21/TNF.aspx,">web.archive.org/web/20180117012230www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Closing-Bell/2017/12/21/TNF.aspx, January 17, 2018, live, CBS and NBC had made bids to renew their previous contracts (CBS had held the rights since 2014, joined by NBC since 2016), but were reluctant to pay a higher rights fee due to the league’s ratings downturn.NEWS,www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-16/fox-is-said-to-pursue-thursday-nfl-games-for-post-disney-future, Fox Is Trying to Win the Rights to Thursday NFL Games, January 16, 2018, Bloomberg.com, January 17, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180117003805/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-16/fox-is-said-to-pursue-thursday-nfl-games-for-post-disney-future, January 17, 2018, live, This was the first season that the league implemented Saturday flexible scheduling for NFL Network’s late season Saturday games. Thus, it also marked the first time that games would be rescheduled to a different day (excluding games rescheduled due to severe weather). Under this system, four week 16 games were initially designated as possible matchups to be moved to Saturday. The league would then announce no later than week 8 which two of those four games would be moved and which two would remain on Sunday.

Digital

The NFL agreed to an extension of its digital rights agreement with Verizon Communications under a 5-year, $2.5 billion deal. Unlike the previous deal, it no longer includes exclusivity for streaming in-market and nationally televised NFL games on mobile devices with screens {{convert|7|in|cm}} or less in size (such as smartphones), in order to account for changes in viewing habits, but still includes enhanced access to highlights and other digital content for Verizon-owned properties. In addition, Verizon announced that it would no longer make these streams exclusive to Verizon Wireless subscribers, and would leverage its portfolio of media brands (such as Yahoo!, which it acquired in 2017) to distribute them to a larger audience.NEWS,www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21737823/verizon-nfl-agree-new-5-year-deal-worth-nearly-25-billion, Verizon, NFL agree to new 5-year deal worth nearly $2.5 billion, Darren, Rovell, ESPN.com, December 11, 2017, December 11, 2017,www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21737823/verizon-nfl-agree-new-5-year-deal-worth-nearly-25-billion," title="web.archive.org/web/20171212031600www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21737823/verizon-nfl-agree-new-5-year-deal-worth-nearly-25-billion,">web.archive.org/web/20171212031600www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21737823/verizon-nfl-agree-new-5-year-deal-worth-nearly-25-billion, December 12, 2017, live, WEB,www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2017/10/23/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/NFL-notes.aspx, Verizon’s exclusivity for live games on mobile expected to end, Sports Business Daily, October 23, 2017, October 23, 2017,web.archive.org/web/20171024043711/https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2017/10/23/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/NFL-notes.aspx, October 24, 2017, live, All of the NFL’s current television partners have added mobile streaming rights (which were previously reserved to Verizon) to their existing contracts for the 2018 season, with telecasts becoming available via CBS All Access, the Fox Sports App, the ESPN app, and the NBC Sports app.NEWS,deadline.com/2017/12/nbc-stream-sunday-night-football-to-mobile-phones-1202229128/, NBC Will Stream ‘Sunday Night Football’ To Mobile Phones Starting In 2018, Hayes, Dade, December 18, 2017, Deadline, December 18, 2017,deadline.com/2017/12/nbc-stream-sunday-night-football-to-mobile-phones-1202229128/," title="web.archive.org/web/20171221025503deadline.com/2017/12/nbc-stream-sunday-night-football-to-mobile-phones-1202229128/,">web.archive.org/web/20171221025503deadline.com/2017/12/nbc-stream-sunday-night-football-to-mobile-phones-1202229128/, December 21, 2017, live, NEWS,variety.com/2018/tv/news/cbs-nfl-mobile-rights-1202830920/, CBS, NFL Extend Streaming Deal, Add Mobile Rights, Holloway, Daniel, June 25, 2018, Variety, June 25, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180625201858/https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/cbs-nfl-mobile-rights-1202830920/, June 25, 2018, live, Under the terms of the agreement, Verizon must give the majority of the advertising revenue to the broadcast partners.WEB,www.wivb.com/news/national/fans-rejoice-subscription-free-streaming-for-nfl-games/1422443809, Fans rejoice: Subscription-free streaming for NFL games, September 6, 2018, September 6, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180906233705/https://www.wivb.com/news/national/fans-rejoice-subscription-free-streaming-for-nfl-games/1422443809, September 6, 2018, live, On April 26, 2018, the NFL announced that it had reached a two-year extension of its agreement with Amazon for shared digital rights to the Thursday Night Football games simulcast with Fox, with a 15% increase in rights fees. To fulfill a request that the streams be available freely, the games will also be made available on Twitch, an Amazon-owned streaming service that was originally designed for video game streaming.WEB,www.polygon.com/2018/4/26/17287512/twitch-nfl-thursday-night-football, NFL games are coming to Twitch, Michael, McWhertor, Polygon.com, April 26, 2018, April 27, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180427144935/https://www.polygon.com/2018/4/26/17287512/twitch-nfl-thursday-night-football, April 27, 2018, live,

Radio

Both of the NFL’s national radio contracts, Westwood One for English languageWEB, NFL and Dial Global Agree on New Multi-Year Extension,dialglobalsports.com/2012/09/nfl-and-dial-global-agree-on-new-multi-year-extension/, Dial Global Sports, November 15, 2012, dead,dialglobalsports.com/2012/09/nfl-and-dial-global-agree-on-new-multi-year-extension/," title="web.archive.org/web/20130425085514dialglobalsports.com/2012/09/nfl-and-dial-global-agree-on-new-multi-year-extension/,">web.archive.org/web/20130425085514dialglobalsports.com/2012/09/nfl-and-dial-global-agree-on-new-multi-year-extension/, April 25, 2013, and Entravision for Spanish language,NEWS,www.bizjournals.com/losangeles/news/2015/09/11/entravision-inks-three-year-radio-deal-with-nfl.html, Entravision inks three-year radio deal with the NFL, L.A. Biz, American City Business Journals, September 11, 2015, January 25, 2017,www.bizjournals.com/losangeles/news/2015/09/11/entravision-inks-three-year-radio-deal-with-nfl.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20170202034742www.bizjournals.com/losangeles/news/2015/09/11/entravision-inks-three-year-radio-deal-with-nfl.html,">web.archive.org/web/20170202034742www.bizjournals.com/losangeles/news/2015/09/11/entravision-inks-three-year-radio-deal-with-nfl.html, February 2, 2017, live, expired after the 2017 season. Westwood One’s parent company Cumulus Media filed for bankruptcy in November 2017NEWS,www.insideradio.com/cumulus-strikes-restructuring-deal-using-chapter-process/article_f40793d6-d549-11e7-ac29-83ec6bc006bf.html, Cumulus Strikes Restructuring Deal—Using Chapter 11 Process., Insideradio.com, November 30, 2017,www.insideradio.com/cumulus-strikes-restructuring-deal-using-chapter-process/article_f40793d6-d549-11e7-ac29-83ec6bc006bf.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20181208131107www.insideradio.com/cumulus-strikes-restructuring-deal-using-chapter-process/article_f40793d6-d549-11e7-ac29-83ec6bc006bf.html,">web.archive.org/web/20181208131107www.insideradio.com/cumulus-strikes-restructuring-deal-using-chapter-process/article_f40793d6-d549-11e7-ac29-83ec6bc006bf.html, December 8, 2018, live, and began terminating national broadcast contracts and sports agreements in January 2018,NEWS,www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/22/don-imus-end-legendary-radio-career/, Don Imus to end legendary radio career, January 22, 2018, O’Connor, Larry, January 23, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180123034242/https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/22/don-imus-end-legendary-radio-career/, January 23, 2018, live, “Cumulus Seeks To Cancel WLUP/WKQX LMA Purchase; And Chicago PBP Deals” {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180909112054radioinsight.com/headlines/122518/cumulus-seeks-cancel-wlup-wkqx-lma-chicago-pbp-deals/ |date=September 9, 2018 }} from Radio Insight (January 19, 2018) putting any contract extensions on hold. The company emerged from bankruptcy on June 4, 2018.WEB,radioink.com/2018/06/04/cumulus-officially-out-of-bankruptcy/, Cumulus Officially Out Of Bankruptcy, June 4, 2018, June 5, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180909073629/https://radioink.com/2018/06/04/cumulus-officially-out-of-bankruptcy/, September 9, 2018, live, With the release of the 2018 schedule, NFL.com listed ESPN Deportes Radio (which had shared NFL rights with Entravision in 2017 and had carried Super Bowl LIIWEB,espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2018/01/test-8/, ESPN at Super Bowl LII – ESPN MediaZone U.S., espnmediazone.com, January 23, 2018, May 24, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180620101753/https://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2018/01/test-8/, June 20, 2018, live, ) as the league’s national Spanish-language broadcaster. The national English-language broadcaster was still identified as Westwood One, which Westwood One has also confirmed;WEB,westwoodonesports.com/, Westwood One Sports – Radio Home of the NFL NHL NCAA Football March Madness Olympics and Masters, Westwood One Sports, April 6, 2020,web.archive.org/web/20200330235208/https://westwoodonesports.com/, March 30, 2020, live, no press release has been issued in regard to a contract extension with that network, and it is unknown when the current arrangement was signed or when it will end. Additionally, Westwood One removed Sunday afternoon games from their package, instead focusing on the primetime matchups as well as the postseason. SportsUSA, Compass and ESPN Radio, which also has broadcast select Sunday afternoon NFL games, will continue to do so.WEB,www.sportsusamedia.com/nfl-play-by-play-schedule/, NFL PLAY-BY-PLAY SCHEDULE – Sports USA, September 9, 2018,www.sportsusamedia.com/nfl-play-by-play-schedule/," title="web.archive.org/web/20180909150529www.sportsusamedia.com/nfl-play-by-play-schedule/,">web.archive.org/web/20180909150529www.sportsusamedia.com/nfl-play-by-play-schedule/, September 9, 2018, live, Meanwhile, Entravision extended the Sunday night rights for 3 years, through 2021, and gained two Super Bowls, the entire AFC Playoff package, the Thursday Night Opener, and a Thanksgiving Day game as part of their new deal.WEB,radioink.com/2018/08/27/entravision-to-broadcast-sunday-night-football-in-spanish/, Entravision To Broadcast “Sunday Night Football” In Spanish, Radio, Ink, August 28, 2018, April 6, 2020,web.archive.org/web/20190804094031/https://radioink.com/2018/08/27/entravision-to-broadcast-sunday-night-football-in-spanish/, August 4, 2019, live,

Personnel changes

All four broadcast partners will employ rules analysts for the 2018 season, citing changes in the league’s rules that have become too complicated for its broadcast teams to handle. NBC hired Terry McAulay to be their rules analyst for Sunday Night Football. CBS hired Gene Steratore to fill their rules analyst position, a position that had been vacant since CBS released Mike Carey in 2015. ESPN hired Jeff Triplette for Monday Night Football. Fox retained both Mike Pereira and Dean Blandino. Additionally, Pereira assists with Fox’s Thursday Night Football Coverage.ESPN introduced a fully new broadcast team for Monday Night Football. Joe Tessitore replaced Sean McDonough as lead play-by-play man; McDonough will remain with ESPN as a college football announcer.NEWS,www.si.com/nfl/2018/03/09/sean-mcdonough-monday-night-football-play-play, Sean McDonough out as Monday Night Football voice, SI.com, March 10, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180310200733/https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/03/09/sean-mcdonough-monday-night-football-play-play, March 10, 2018, live, NEWS,sports.yahoo.com/joe-tessitore-replace-sean-mcdonough-monday-night-football-play-play-man-014106008.html, Joe Tessitore to replace Sean McDonough as ‘Monday Night Football’ play-by-play man, March 10, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180310140321/https://sports.yahoo.com/joe-tessitore-replace-sean-mcdonough-monday-night-football-play-play-man-014106008.html, March 10, 2018, live, With previous color analyst Jon Gruden returning to coaching, Monday Night Football hired Jason Witten and Booger McFarland as their color commentators; while McFarland offers his commentary from the sidelines, he fills a role similar to the “non-football” player position that Monday Night Football has traditionally relied upon in its past three-person booths (such as Howard Cosell, Dennis Miller and Tony Kornheiser).NEWS,buffalonews.com/2018/10/29/buffalo-bills-monday-night-football-joe-tesitore-espn/, Bills fans should root for ‘Tess Effect’ on Monday Night Football, Alan, Pergament, The Buffalo News, October 29, 2018, October 29, 2018, We hired them to be Booger McFarland and Jason Witten. We hired Booger to be a strongly opinionated irreverent, outrageous character who authentically sounds like a guy who grew up in the country of Winnsboro, Louisiana, sounds like a guy who played nose tackle and doesn’t really give a ... about what he says or who cares what he is thought of and just be your funny, irreverent, football smart, savvy self. And we hired Jason Witten to be Jason Witten, a guy who just played 15 years in the league at the highest level and future Hall of Famer and not try to role play.,web.archive.org/web/20181029142210/https://buffalonews.com/2018/10/29/buffalo-bills-monday-night-football-joe-tesitore-espn/, October 29, 2018, live, Lisa Salters, the sideline reporter, carries over from the previous broadcast team.WEB,247sports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/Article/Jason-Witten-joined-by-Booger-McFarland-on-Monday-Night-Football-118034461, Dallas Cowboys Ex Jason Witten To Be Joined By Booger On ESPN ‘Monday Night Football’, May 24, 2018, September 10, 2020,web.archive.org/web/20200910224831/https://247sports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/Article/Dallas-Cowboys-Ex-Jason-Witten-To-Be-Joined-By-Booger-On-ESPN-Monday-Night-Football-118034461/, live, Jeff Triplette will replace Gerald Austin as rules analyst.WEB,www.footballzebras.com/2018/06/20/jeff-triplette-to-join-espn-broadcast-booth-as-rules-analys, Jeff Triplette to join ESPN broadcast booth as rules analyst, Cameron Filipe, June 20, 2018, Football Zebras, June 20, 2018, https:web.archive.org/web/20180623150522www.footballzebras.com/2018/06/20/jeff-triplette-to-join-espn-broadcast-booth-as-rules-analyst/, June 23, 2018, live, Fox initially had planned to hire a new broadcast team for its Thursday Night Football, making an overture to Peyton Manning to serve as color commentator. Since Manning declined the offer, the network announced that it will be placing its existing lead broadcast team of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman on the package, reducing the number of games the duo will call on Sundays (Buck and Aikman will only call the nationally televised “America’s Game of the Week” telecasts on Sundays).WEB,nypost.com/2018/05/10/foxs-thursday-night-football-plan-is-nearly-complete/, Fox’s ‘Thursday Night Football’ plan is nearly complete, May 10, 2018, May 24, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180522112158/https://nypost.com/2018/05/10/foxs-thursday-night-football-plan-is-nearly-complete/, May 22, 2018, live, A version of Fox NFL Sunday will serve as the lead-in to Thursday Night Football, without Curt Menefee or Jimmy Johnson; the show will instead be hosted by panelist Michael Strahan from New York City, displacing Rich Eisen, the studio host for Thursday night pregame since the package’s inception in 2006.WEB,www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2018/04/18/fox-is-bringing-a-sunday-morning-feel-to-its-thursday-night-football-pregame-show/, Fox is bringing a Sunday morning feel to its ‘Thursday Night Football’ pregame show, Cindy, Boren, April 18, 2018, May 24, 2018, www.washingtonpost.com,web.archive.org/web/20180525064902/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2018/04/18/fox-is-bringing-a-sunday-morning-feel-to-its-thursday-night-football-pregame-show/, May 25, 2018, live, Strahan will be joined by fellow Fox colleagues Terry Bradshaw and Howie Long.In previous seasons, Buck did not call any NFL games during late October, working Major League Baseball playoff games instead. For 2018, Fox coordinated its schedule with MLB so that none of its scheduled broadcasts would land on a Thursday (Fox carries the NLCS and the World Series), so Buck will continue to broadcast both sports, crisscrossing the country in seven cities over a 22-day period.NEWS,www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/bustling-buck-kicks-off-his-marathon-sportscasting-run/article_10f6f349-dab9-5398-b9e9-7859df662ab4.html, Bustling Buck kicks off his marathon sportscasting run, Dan, Caesar, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 11, 2018, October 19, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20181012122913/https://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/bustling-buck-kicks-off-his-marathon-sportscasting-run/article_10f6f349-dab9-5398-b9e9-7859df662ab4.html, October 12, 2018, live, In addition, NBC introduced a new studio team for Football Night in America. Mike Tirico, who was the on-site host and secondary play-by-play announcer in 2017, became the show’s studio host from Stamford, Connecticut, while Liam McHugh moved into Tirico’s former role. Dan Patrick, who had been the studio host for FNiA since 2008, declined to sign a long-term contract and left NBC.WEB,www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/03/27/dan-patrick-nbc-sunday-night-host/463688002/, Dan Patrick won’t return as NBC’s ‘Football Night in America’ host, USA Today, September 7, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180715102143/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/03/27/dan-patrick-nbc-sunday-night-host/463688002/, July 15, 2018, live, On radio, Kurt Warner replaced Boomer Esiason as the color commentator for Westwood One’s Monday Night Football broadcasts, after Esiason had filled the role for the previous 18 years. Esiason will continue as a studio host for CBS.WEB,westwoodonesports.com/2018/08/kurt-warner-named-lead-analyst-for-monday-night-football-super-bowl-liii-on-westwood-one/, Kurt Warner named lead analyst for Monday Night Football, Super Bowl LIII on Westwood One, August 9, 2018, September 2, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180903013529/https://westwoodonesports.com/2018/08/kurt-warner-named-lead-analyst-for-monday-night-football-super-bowl-liii-on-westwood-one/, September 3, 2018, live, In a surprise announcement made two days before its first game, Amazon announced it would provide its own broadcast team for its eleven games, with Hannah Storm and Andrea Kremer serving as the lead broadcast team. The announcement makes Kremer the first-ever female color analyst for an NFL game, the first time a game has been broadcast with no men involved in the broadcast team, and the first time since the 1987 season of ESPN Sunday Night NFL that no former coach or player served on the broadcast team in any capacity. Amazon will offer the standard Fox broadcast team, a British broadcasting team, and a Spanish language feed as alternate audio choices.WEB,www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/storm-kremer-to-become-first-female-duo-to-call-nfl-game/ar-AAACliX, Storm, Kremer to become first female duo to call NFL game, MSN, September 25, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20190112150313/https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/storm-kremer-to-become-first-female-duo-to-call-nfl-game/ar-AAACliX, January 12, 2019, live, Only one game into the pre-season, Indianapolis Colts announcer Bob Lamey, who had been with the team for most of the time since their 1984 relocation from Baltimore, retired suddenly after a complaint of him using a racial slur in the 1980s was revealed. Sideline reporter Matt Taylor was named his de facto replacement for the season.NEWS,www.wthr.com/article/13-investigates-colts-announcer-bob-lamey-accused-racial-slur-days-resigning, Colts announcer Bob Lamey accused of racial slur days before retiring – 13 Investigates – 13 WTHR Indianapolis, Runevitch, Jennie, August 21, 2018, WTHR, September 5, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180906014012/https://www.wthr.com/article/13-investigates-colts-announcer-bob-lamey-accused-racial-slur-days-resigning, September 6, 2018, live, Greg Papa, after 21 years calling play-by-play for the Oakland Raiders, joined the San Francisco 49ers as their play-by-play announcer;WEB,www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Greg-Papa-replaces-Ted-Robinson-in-49ers-radio-13503331.php, Greg Papa replaces Ted Robinson in 49ers’ radio booth, Eric, Branch, January 3, 2019, SFGate, April 6, 2020,web.archive.org/web/20190415165514/https://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/Greg-Papa-replaces-Ted-Robinson-in-49ers-radio-13503331.php, April 15, 2019, live, Papa cited an ongoing feud with Raiders owner Mark Davis for his departure.view-source:WEB,www.mercurynews.com/2018/07/23/greg-papa-addresses-his-raiders-firing-for-the-first-time/, Greg Papa addresses his Raiders firing for the first time, January 13, 2019, January 14, 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190114044606/https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/07/23/greg-papa-addresses-his-raiders-firing-for-the-first-time/, dead, Replacing Papa with the Raiders is Brent Musburger, who came out of retirement from sports announcing to sign a three-year deal with the team that will see him serve as broadcaster through the team’s relocation to Las Vegas (Musburger maintains a side business, the Vegas Sports Information Network, in Las Vegas).NEWS,www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2018/07/18/you-are-looking-live-at-brent-musburgers-return-to-the-booth-with-the-raiders/, You are looking live … at Brent Musburger’s return to the booth with the Raiders, Washington Post, July 20, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180720061013/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2018/07/18/you-are-looking-live-at-brent-musburgers-return-to-the-booth-with-the-raiders/, July 20, 2018, live, NEWS,www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/raiders/brent-musburger-agrees-to-3-year-deal-to-be-raiders-radio-voice/, Brent Musburger agrees to 3-year deal to be Raiders’ radio voice, July 17, 2018, Las Vegas Review-Journal, July 20, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180720225540/https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/raiders/brent-musburger-agrees-to-3-year-deal-to-be-raiders-radio-voice/, July 20, 2018, live,

Primetime game time shifts

The kick-off times for all three primetime series were moved up to start 5 to 15 minutes earlier to facilitate local newscasts and SportsCenter to start earlier and cause less disruption to late night television schedules in the Eastern and Central time zones. Thursday and Sunday Night games now kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET, while Monday Night games now kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET.WEB,operations.nfl.com/updates/the-game/nfl-announces-the-2018-regular-season-schedule/, NFL Announces the 2018 Regular Season Schedule, NFL Football Operations, April 19, 2018, April 23, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20180423170337/https://operations.nfl.com/updates/the-game/nfl-announces-the-2018-regular-season-schedule/, April 23, 2018, live,

Most watched regular season games

After two years of decline, television viewership for the NFL slightly rebounded in 2018, with ratings up 3% as a whole through the first ten weeks of the season, despite a major decline (16%) in other programming on the same networks.WEB,www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/live-feed/nfl-tv-ratings-are-up-broadcast-networks-bleed-viewers-1162096, NFL TV Ratings Up While Broadcast Networks Bleed Viewers, hollywoodreporter.com, November 16, 2018, November 23, 2018,web.archive.org/web/20181117024513/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/live-feed/nfl-tv-ratings-are-up-broadcast-networks-bleed-viewers-1162096, November 17, 2018, live, The season finished with ratings up 5% compared to 2017.WEB,www.adweek.com/tv-video/with-one-month-until-the-super-bowl-cbs-is-quietly-racking-up-robust-big-game-ad-sales/, With one month until the Super Bowl, CBS is quietly racking up robust big game ad sales, AdWeek, January 3, 2019, January 11, 2019,web.archive.org/web/20190111233152/https://www.adweek.com/tv-video/with-one-month-until-the-super-bowl-cbs-is-quietly-racking-up-robust-big-game-ad-sales/, January 11, 2019, live, ! Rank || Date !! colspan=4 class=“unsortable” |Matchup !! Network || Viewers (millions) || TV ratingWEB,www.sportsmediawatch.com/nfl-tv-ratings-viewership-nbc-cbs-fox-espn-nfln-regular-season-playoffs/, The NFL Ratings Page, SportsMediaWatch.com, September 12, 2018,www.sportsmediawatch.com/nfl-tv-ratings-viewership-nbc-cbs-fox-espn-nfln-regular-season-playoffs/," title="web.archive.org/web/20180906111536www.sportsmediawatch.com/nfl-tv-ratings-viewership-nbc-cbs-fox-espn-nfln-regular-season-playoffs/,">web.archive.org/web/20180906111536www.sportsmediawatch.com/nfl-tv-ratings-viewership-nbc-cbs-fox-espn-nfln-regular-season-playoffs/, September 6, 2018, live, || class=“unsortable” |Window || class=“unsortable” |Significance| 1| November 22, 4:30 ET2018 Washington Redskins season>Washington Redskins| 232018 Dallas Cowboys season>Dallas Cowboys| 31NFL on Fox>Fox| 30.5| 12.5NFL on Thanksgiving>Thanksgiving| Cowboys–Redskins rivalry| 2| November 22, 12:30 ET2018 Chicago Bears season>Chicago Bears| 232018 Detroit Lions season>Detroit Lions| 16NFL on CBS>CBS| 26.5| 12.3NFL on Thanksgiving>Thanksgiving| Bears–Lions rivalry| 3| December 9, 4:25 ET2018 Philadelphia Eagles season>Philadelphia Eagles| 232018 Dallas Cowboys season>Dallas Cowboys| 29NFL on Fox>Fox| 25.1| 14.2anone}}| Cowboys–Eagles rivalry| 4| December 16, 4:25 ET2018 New England Patriots season>New England Patriots| 102018 Pittsburgh Steelers season>Pittsburgh Steelers| 17CBS| 24.6| 14.2bnone}}Patriots–Steelers rivalry>Patriots–Steelers Rivalry | 5| December 23, 4:25 ET2018 Pittsburgh Steelers season>Pittsburgh Steelers| 282018 New Orleans Saints season>New Orleans Saints| 31| 23.9| 13.4cnone}}|| 6| November 4, 8:20 ET2018 Green Bay Packers season>Green Bay Packers| 172018 New England Patriots season>New England Patriots| 31Sunday Night Football on NBC>NBC| 23.7| 13.7Sunday Night Football on NBC>SNF| | 7| November 25, 4:25 ET2018 Pittsburgh Steelers season>Pittsburgh Steelers| 172018 Denver Broncos season>Denver Broncos| 24NFL on CBS>CBS| 23.7| 13.5dnone}}| Broncos–Steelers rivalry| 8| September 9, 4:25 ET2018 Dallas Cowboys season>Dallas Cowboys| 82018 Carolina Panthers season>Carolina Panthers| 16Fox| 23.3| 13.1enone}}|| 9| December 2, 4:25 ET2018 Minnesota Vikings season>Minnesota Vikings| 102018 New England Patriots season>New England Patriots| 24| 23.2| 13.5fnone}}|| 10| September 23, 4:25 ET2018 Dallas Cowboys season>Dallas Cowboys| 132018 Seattle Seahawks season>Seattle Seahawks| 24| 22.2| 12.7gnone}}| *Note – Late DH matchups listed in table are the matchups that were shown to the largest percentage of the market.{{smalldiv|1={{ordered list|list_style_type=lower-alpha||{{Note label|a|a|none}}PHI/DAL was shown in 84% of the markets during the late doubleheader time slot of Fox coverage.|{{Note label|b|b|none}}NE/PIT was shown in 100% of the markets during the late doubleheader time slot of CBS coverage.|{{Note label|c|c|none}}PIT/NO was shown in 100% of the markets during the late doubleheader time slot of CBS coverage.|{{Note label|d|d|none}}PIT/DEN was shown in 87% of the markets during the late doubleheader time slot of CBS coverage.|{{Note label|e|e|none}}DAL/CAR was shown in 80% of the markets during the late doubleheader time slot of Fox coverage.|{{Note label|f|f|none}}MIN/NE was shown in 90% of the markets during the late doubleheader time slot of Fox coverage.|{{Note label|g|g|none}}DAL/SEA was shown in 85% of the markets during the late doubleheader time slot of Fox coverage.|}}}}

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