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It’s no secret that the NFL is one of, if not, the biggest sports organization in America.
The Super Bowl is highly watched every year and the playoffs are no different.
However, it sounds like the league is venturing into a new world when it comes to the NFL Playoffs after making an announcement with Peacock.
On Tuesday, the league announced that it will be broadcasting a playoff game on the streaming service.
.@peacock will become the home of the FIRST-EVER exclusive live-streamed NFL Playoff Game! pic.twitter.com/iUwwhsidWW
— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) May 15, 2023
NFL fans are basically rioting over this announcement, as the league seemingly added another streaming service for people to sign up with if they want to watch a game.
Making a deal with Amazon Prime was one thing. However, those games take place on Thursday night and feature regular season matchups.
But playing an NFL Playoff game on Peacock has fans feeling a certain kind of way.
Capitalism in action! 😑
— Vaughn Fry (@VaughnFry) May 15, 2023
Straight to jail.
Arrests need to be made.
— Johnny Quarantine 🥇 (@ADeeHD) May 16, 2023
The fans definitely lose.
Not the fans lol
— Joey (@basskater_91289) May 15, 2023
I couldn’t agree with this GIF more.
— CleBagman (@BagmanCle) May 15, 2023
Someone has to bring the country together.
Nothing like bad NFL decisions to unite this country.
— NorthlandWI 🦌 (@NorthlandWI) May 15, 2023
Even Peacock subscribers hate the idea of an NFL Playoff game being broadcasted on the streaming service.
I have peacock and I still think that’s a bad idea
— Parker Houston (@Houston_NoProb) May 16, 2023
You’d think the league would want to make the games more accessible. They’re kind of doing the exact opposite with this decision.
Giving NFL fans what they don’t want. Thanks so much
— Last Time Only (@LastTimeOnly) May 16, 2023
Is cable going to make a comeback?
Bring back cable
— あの男 Noah 🗣💯 (@RowellNoah) May 15, 2023
The only real winners with this deal are the NFL and Peacock. Let’s just hope your favorite team doesn’t get chosen to play in this game.
Otherwise you’ll have to go through the hassle to signing up for a free subscription then immediately canceling.