Packers-Rams game on Thanksgiving Eve complicates their bye week
The NFL's decision to schedule a game between the Packers and Rams on Thanksgiving Eve has complicated the teams' bye weeks. Both teams will not have the traditional full bye week, impacting their preparation and rest. The Packers and Rams will have to adjust their schedules accordingly, with the Rams facing a truncated bye before their next game.
- ▪The Packers and Rams will play on Thanksgiving Eve, affecting their bye week schedules.
- ▪Both teams will have less time off than usual, with the Rams facing a truncated bye.
- ▪Players are required to have at least four consecutive days off during their bye week according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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