NFL scheduling VP: Joe Burrow’s complaint about latest Bengals prime-time game in Baltimore 'fair'

Joe Burrow, the Bengals quarterback, criticized the NFL for scheduling Cincinnati to play in Baltimore in prime time for the fourth consecutive season. Mike North, the NFL's VP of broadcast planning, acknowledged Burrow's concerns and admitted that, ideally, they would have adjusted the schedule to prevent recurring patterns. The complex 17-game, 32-team scheduling process means not everyone is satisfied. The Bengals-Ravens game was purposefully placed on Thanksgiving night for maximum visibility, given the teams' exciting dynamics and previous high-quality games. The league aims to showcase star players and thrilling matchups during prime viewing times.