VIDEO: NFL Playoffs Ad Completely Ignores Vikings and Eagles for Some Reason
The NFL is attempting to get fans hyped for the postseason with a new one-minute ad. That is 60 seconds to hype up fans of 12 different postseason teams. Only, the NFL missed a few of the 12 in the ad that will surely leave several teams and fanbases feeling slighted.
The #NFLPlayoffs are here. #WeReady pic.twitter.com/poeaRfR3FS
— NFL (@NFL) December 30, 2019
There is no sight of the Minnesota Vikings or the Philadelphia Eagles, while the Buffalo Bills get under a second of screen time. Is the league expecting these teams to lose and fade out of the conversation this weekend?
Seconds in commercial for each playoff team (approximate)
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49ers - 7
Saints - 7
Ravens - 7
Seahawks - 5
Chiefs - 5
Patriots - 4
Packers - 3
Texans - 3
Titans - 1
Bills - 0.5
Eagles - 0
Vikings - 0
Nice even spread, absolutely no favoritism here
The glaring omissions are extremely odd considering this is just a general commercial. There is no need for any controversy and the NFL should be looking to highlight every playoff team.
We're not really sure who to blame here, as the Vikings and Eagles will both be prominently featured on Wild Card weekend. Should this be an oversight on the NFL's part, it's a rather large error considering the size of both fanbases, and the outrage that's likely to follow.