Not going to work. The majority of NFL fans are families with friends who come over. They'll most likely go out to the sports bar and watch it for free rather than paying for it at home.
It is technically not "free" at the sports bar. The proprietor pays for the package, and reports headcount to the content provider. As more PPV and VOD networks are deployed, this actually makes sense. "NFL ticket" packages sell very well through satellite, cable, and other providers.
"Not going to work. The majority of NFL fans are families with friends who come over. They'll most likely go out to the sports bar and watch it for free rather than paying for it at home."
I have a tradition where I hit a local saloon to drink a few black russians with my mother on Thanksgiving but I always thought that was dysfunctional. I'm glad to see I'll now have some company.
My guess is that most people will learn that life goes on without NFL football. As a die hard Browns fan I learned that lesson in the late 90's.