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The Decline of the NFL: A Crisis in Quality and Participation
Over the past few years, many NFL fans and observers have noted a troubling decline in the quality of football being played at the professional level. The once-standard high-level play—marked by close games, dramatic comebacks, and quarterbacks routinely throwing for 300 or 400 yards—appears to be slipping away. This weekend's games, which featured more blowouts and less competitive thrill, stood out as a stark reminder that something fundamental has changed.