The NFL doesn't care what the increased travel is doing to the teams as long as it increases the owners profit margin. If the NFL cared about players they would eliminate the Thursday night games where the injuries occur at a higher rate. Also, short weeks don't give your body time to rest and playing the next game can be brutal without proper rest.

Just imagine how the trans continental flights and jet lag will affect the teams playing in another part of the world before getting on a plane for the long flight home.

Don't forget it all means more money for the players, as well. They get 48.8% of all revenues.

Besides, teams don't travel over, play, and then come right back home. They go several days early and enjoy the culture. They get plenty of time to adjust and return when they wish. The teams all have the option of the bye week after the trip. Some do, some don't. Their choice.

And they don't fly to Europe like you and me. They're in those cushy 1st class beds.