Lions Withdraw NFL Playoff Seeding Proposal
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The Detroit Lions withdrew their proposal to reform the NFL playoff seeding format before it could be voted on. The proposal, reportedly supported by Commissioner Goodell to enhance late-season competitiveness, would have seeded teams solely by record, not division standings. However, it lacked sufficient owner support (requiring 24 of 32 votes) to pass, with figures like Mike Tomlin expressing opposition due to valuing divisional rivalries. While there's interest in change, widespread support is currently lacking.
The Detroit Lions withdrew their proposal to reform the NFL playoff seeding format before it could be voted on. The proposal, reportedly supported by Commissioner Goodell to enhance late-season competitiveness, would have seeded teams solely by record, not division standings. However, it lacked sufficient owner support (requiring 24 of 32 votes) to pass, with figures like Mike Tomlin expressing opposition due to valuing divisional rivalries. While there's interest in change, widespread support is currently lacking.
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