NFL preseason games
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NFL preseason games are exhibition matchups held before the regular National Football League season, primarily used for player evaluation, roster decisions, and game-readiness.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
exhibition game
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gridiron football game ⓘ |
| affects |
depth chart positioning
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final 53-man roster decisions ⓘ practice squad selections ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | NFL exhibition games ⓘ |
| broadcastOn |
radio
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streaming platforms ⓘ television ⓘ |
| controversy | debate over necessity and length ⓘ |
| follows |
NFL Draft
NERFINISHED
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NFL offseason program ⓘ |
| hasAttendancePattern | generally lower attendance than regular season ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
backups and rookies receive extended playing time
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final roster cuts often follow last preseason game ⓘ increased roster size compared to regular season ⓘ reduced emphasis on winning ⓘ results do not count in regular season standings ⓘ starters often play limited snaps ⓘ teams evaluate undrafted free agents ⓘ teams test playbooks and schemes ⓘ |
| hasEconomicRole |
generates local economic activity
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generates ticket revenue ⓘ supports media and advertising contracts ⓘ |
| hasFanPerception |
lower stakes than regular season games
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used to evaluate fantasy football prospects ⓘ |
| hasRuleDifferenceFrom | NFL regular season games ⓘ |
| hasTicketPricing | often similar to regular season pricing ⓘ |
| historicalChange |
Hall of Fame Game remains an additional preseason game for two teams
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number of games reduced from 4 to 3 for most teams in 2021 ⓘ |
| includesSpecialEvent | Pro Football Hall of Fame Game NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| occursBefore | NFL regular season ⓘ |
| organizer | National Football League NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | National Football League season ⓘ |
| precededBy | NFL training camp ⓘ |
| primaryPurpose |
game-readiness
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player evaluation ⓘ roster decisions ⓘ |
| risk | player injury ⓘ |
| sport | American football ⓘ |
| subjectTo | collective bargaining agreement ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
August
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late July ⓘ |
| typicalVenue | NFL stadiums ⓘ |
| usedFor |
evaluating new coaches and coordinators
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testing rule changes in limited cases ⓘ |
| usesRuleSet | NFL rules ⓘ |
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