Bob McNair, owner of the Houston Texans, is pushing for regional NFL rivalries if/when the season is expanded to 18 games. The USA Today blog In the Huddle is on board with it too. In the Huddle’s suggestions are similar to the ones I have published on two occasions, most recently in August – Redskins vs. Ravens and other regional matchups should be annual.

Another good suggestion — make the 18th game a neutral site game. Of course, that would make sense for some of the regional rivalries too.