gsf101 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I have a buddy who works at WGRZ-TV (Channel 2 in Buffalo) and he told me of a rumor he had heard. If the Colts are 15-0 heading into the final week of the season, their game at Buffalo will be flexed to Sunday Night on NBC, unless there is a game with distinct playoff possibilities (maybe Giants-Vikings or Eagles-Cowboys). With this information, I asked a Buffalo Bills beat writer (I will not divulge his name) if he had heard anything pertaining to that rumor and he told me it's a definite possibility. My question to you all: would you be excited for this? Despite the fact the Colts will likely be resting Peyton, Reggie and several others, would it be a good idea for the NFL to flex this game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChasBB Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I have a buddy who works at WGRZ-TV (Channel 2 in Buffalo) and he told me of a rumor he had heard. If the Colts are 15-0 heading into the final week of the season, their game at Buffalo will be flexed to Sunday Night on NBC, unless there is a game with distinct playoff possibilities (maybe Giants-Vikings or Eagles-Cowboys). With this information, I asked a Buffalo Bills beat writer (I will not divulge his name) if he had heard anything pertaining to that rumor and he told me it's a definite possibility. My question to you all: would you be excited for this? Despite the fact the Colts will likely be resting Peyton, Reggie and several others, would it be a good idea for the NFL to flex this game? Definitely would be a good idea, but there will likely be other more important matchups with playoff implications, so it would be tough to justify not flexing one of those games instead. However, if they do that with the Colts-Bills, I'd be good with that. The Colts had better watch out, too, because as pathetic as the Bills can be, they are also capable of showing up to play every now & then. What I'd really like to see if the Colts vs. Saints in the Super Bowl with both teams 18-0 heading in -- that would be very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 This is not a surprise. I've been speculating as much for weeks. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estro Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I have a buddy who works at WGRZ-TV (Channel 2 in Buffalo) and he told me of a rumor he had heard. If the Colts are 15-0 heading into the final week of the season, their game at Buffalo will be flexed to Sunday Night on NBC, unless there is a game with distinct playoff possibilities (maybe Giants-Vikings or Eagles-Cowboys). With this information, I asked a Buffalo Bills beat writer (I will not divulge his name) if he had heard anything pertaining to that rumor and he told me it's a definite possibility. My question to you all: would you be excited for this? Despite the fact the Colts will likely be resting Peyton, Reggie and several others, would it be a good idea for the NFL to flex this game? It's a possibility and something that crossed my mind today as well. 2 things: If the Saints are also 15-0 heading into Week 17, I think Saints @ Panthers is a serious consideration to get flexed. The Saints are the media-hype team this year, and Brees would probably draw a larger viewing audience. I also can't envision the Colts sitting their starters for the entire game vs. the Bills. I know Polian has made mention that he doesn't take any stock in finishing the season "strong", but how can you not want to be in the company of a couple of undefeated teams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estro Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Definitely would be a good idea, but there will likely be other more important matchups with playoff implications, so it would be tough to justify not flexing one of those games instead. However, if they do that with the Colts-Bills, I'd be good with that. The Colts had better watch out, too, because as pathetic as the Bills can be, they are also capable of showing up to play every now & then. What I'd really like to see if the Colts vs. Saints in the Super Bowl with both teams 18-0 heading in -- that would be very cool. The Bills offense, if the weather is pretty cold and windy, would be lucky to score 20 points. Our defense holding the Colts under 20 seems like an impossibility, but weirder things have happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 How can this game be flexed if there is no Sunday Night game scheduled for Week 17? Can NBC just add another game to it's schedule the last week of the season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I have a buddy who works at WGRZ-TV (Channel 2 in Buffalo) and he told me of a rumor he had heard. If the Colts are 15-0 heading into the final week of the season, their game at Buffalo will be flexed to Sunday Night on NBC, unless there is a game with distinct playoff possibilities (maybe Giants-Vikings or Eagles-Cowboys). With this information, I asked a Buffalo Bills beat writer (I will not divulge his name) if he had heard anything pertaining to that rumor and he told me it's a definite possibility. My question to you all: would you be excited for this? Despite the fact the Colts will likely be resting Peyton, Reggie and several others, would it be a good idea for the NFL to flex this game? I would love to be playing the spoiler role in that game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 There are no Sunday night games scheduled for week 17... there never is. Maybe they move the game to 4:15 for a national tv broadcast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Hope not. Dont have a NBC in Watertown area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albany,n.y. Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 There are no Sunday night games scheduled for week 17... there never is. Maybe they move the game to 4:15 for a national tv broadcast? You're thinking Monday Night-there's always a Sunday night game the final week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 You're thinking Monday Night-there's always a Sunday night game the final week. Actually he's right. Looking at the Sunday Night Football page, there is nothing scheduled for that night, not even a mention of flexing a game into that spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmassett228 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 it says on nfl.com....In Week 17, in order to ensure a Sunday night game with playoff implications, the decision to move the start time may be made on six days notice. so im assuming that there is no time slot there for that reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Oh man, not another prime-time opportunity for the Bills to be scorched on national TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthICE Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I would love to be playing the spoiler role in that game. How is our starters beating their backups playing spoiler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammered a Lot Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I have a buddy who works at WGRZ-TV (Channel 2 in Buffalo) and he told me of a rumor he had heard. If the Colts are 15-0 heading into the final week of the season, their game at Buffalo will be flexed to Sunday Night on NBC, unless there is a game with distinct playoff possibilities (maybe Giants-Vikings or Eagles-Cowboys). With this information, I asked a Buffalo Bills beat writer (I will not divulge his name) if he had heard anything pertaining to that rumor and he told me it's a definite possibility. My question to you all: would you be excited for this? Despite the fact the Colts will likely be resting Peyton, Reggie and several others, would it be a good idea for the NFL to flex this game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-8 Forever? Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I have a buddy who works at WGRZ-TV (Channel 2 in Buffalo) and he told me of a rumor he had heard. If the Colts are 15-0 heading into the final week of the season, their game at Buffalo will be flexed to Sunday Night on NBC, unless there is a game with distinct playoff possibilities (maybe Giants-Vikings or Eagles-Cowboys). With this information, I asked a Buffalo Bills beat writer (I will not divulge his name) if he had heard anything pertaining to that rumor and he told me it's a definite possibility. My question to you all: would you be excited for this? Despite the fact the Colts will likely be resting Peyton, Reggie and several others, would it be a good idea for the NFL to flex this game? Great. Get blasted on National TV one more time for good measure. Terrific. Sucks to be a bills fan. Why can't this season just go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judman Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 How can this game be flexed if there is no Sunday Night game scheduled for Week 17? Can NBC just add another game to it's schedule the last week of the season? The Pats @ Giants game (perfect season game) was moved from NFL network to another network (cannot remember which) so that game could be seen by more than 25 people with NFL network. I don't think that was flexed, but it seems like networks would want to scramble a crew and air the game. When do they have to let us know by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABills08 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I have a buddy who works at WGRZ-TV (Channel 2 in Buffalo) and he told me of a rumor he had heard. If the Colts are 15-0 heading into the final week of the season, their game at Buffalo will be flexed to Sunday Night on NBC, unless there is a game with distinct playoff possibilities (maybe Giants-Vikings or Eagles-Cowboys). With this information, I asked a Buffalo Bills beat writer (I will not divulge his name) if he had heard anything pertaining to that rumor and he told me it's a definite possibility. My question to you all: would you be excited for this? Despite the fact the Colts will likely be resting Peyton, Reggie and several others, would it be a good idea for the NFL to flex this game? I don't think they will fully rest those guys w/ 16-0 on the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judman Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 From nfl.com Fans and ticket holders must be aware that NFL games in flex weeks are subject to change 12 days in advance (6 days in Week 17) and should plan accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 My question to you all: would you be excited for this? Despite the fact the Colts will likely be resting Peyton, Reggie and several others, would it be a good idea for the NFL to flex this game? There's no way they rest the starters if they are 15-0. Go Colts. And Saints. I'll root for anything to diminish the accomplishments of the Pats*. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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