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Why NFL Fans Dislike Overlapping Monday Night Games

  The NFL has been experimenting with overlapping Monday night doubleheaders, but this schedule change has left a sour taste for many fans. Last night’s games — the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills and the Washington Commanders vs. Cincinnati Bengals — sparked an online debate, with the consensus being clear: most fans are not in favor of this format. A Twitter poll posted after the second game started gave a glimpse into fan sentiment: 66.9% of over 27,000 voters said they dislike the two-game lineup. The Challenge of Following Two Games at Once The main complaint is simple: it’s hard to focus on two games at the same time. Unlike Sunday afternoons, when multiple games air simultaneously, Monday night football has traditionally been a time for fans to zero in on one marquee game. With two games starting just 45 minutes apart — the Jaguars vs. Bills kicked off at 7:30 p.m. ET, while the Commanders vs. Bengals started at 8:15 p.m. ET — fans found themselves flipping between ch...