NFL expands to 17-game regular season; what Saints fans need to know

NFL ownership voted to expand the regular season to 18 weeks, with 17 games and a bye week for each team. What does it mean for the Saints?

NFL ownership voted on Tuesday to approve a plan adding another week to its regular season, increasing the total number of games played from 256 to 272 — a slate of 17 games per team. That carries serious implications for all involved: the players, coaches and team personnel, and the fans themselves. Here’s what Saints fans need to know.