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NFL Teams Locked Out of Primetime, Prove Worth on Field
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- May 16, 2026
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- 127
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Summary
The NFLs 2026 schedule has left five teams in the dark, including the New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, Miami Dolphins, and Las Vegas Raiders, who are all missing primetime slots. The leagues merit-based system means teams must earn their way into national broadcasts. The Raiders, with high-profile rookie Fernando Mendoza, face uncertainty due to playing time concerns. The Titans, who also had a rookie quarterback last year, were entirely left off the national schedule. The league prefers established contenders over rebuilding squads. However, the door is not closed for these teams; if they start winning and remain playoff contenders, they can be moved into primetime windows. The burden of proof lies on the teams to perform on the field to secure primetime slots. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/465e63cce34ab77e