Buffalo_Stampede Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 (edited) Night games at Pittsburgh have been ugly even going back to the Kelly era. But heck yes, give me this challenge. Edited December 2, 2019 by Buffalo_Stampede 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp14150 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Steptide said: When does the decision have to be made by? Deadline is tuesday but nbc likely makes this announcement during the game tonight since it’s not faded on Monday night results. chargers losing today seals this change. the isdue is who they pick...buf at pit or hou v trn houston v tenn is one of the leading candidates for week 17 along with SF at Seattle for nbc because of that buf at pit is the favorite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM57 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Chris66 said: Nfl would be more inclined to move dallas/la to sunday night and move buffalo/pitt to 4:25. Multiple other reasons have been provided why this wouldn't be something the NFL is inclined to do, but I think the biggest one has been skipped. It's a CBS double-header week and guess what they have lined up for national coverage at 4:25? Patriots/Chiefs. They wouldn't want to flex anything against that jewel that would draw any sort of real ratings away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Someone on another thread a few days ago said this is a done deal. The game will be at 8:00. Anyone else confused? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp14150 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Remember cbs and fox get to protect 1game a week from week 11-16 during traditional flex time. One week thrycant protects do 5 total. No protections in week 17. NFL decidesthe werk 17 game based on playoff implications not market size or fan based. double header networks will protect their feature 425 game like kc-ne and la-dallas. In week 15 cbs might have decided to not protect games since they had only one game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blitz Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 I'm going to the game my buddy from Pittsburgh got us tickets. We are on stand by.. F5 F5 F5 F5..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp14150 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Formerly Allan in MD said: Someone on another thread a few days ago said this is a done deal. The game will be at 8:00. Anyone else confused? It wasnt a done deal because you needed to see to see what happened this week. Clevrland beat Pittsburgh thry would be in 2nd due to season sweep tiebreaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seven&nine Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 14 minutes ago, JM57 said: Multiple other reasons have been provided why this wouldn't be something the NFL is inclined to do, but I think the biggest one has been skipped. It's a CBS double-header week and guess what they have lined up for national coverage at 4:25? Patriots/Chiefs. They wouldn't want to flex anything against that jewel that would draw any sort of real ratings away. I'm confused. Week 15 is a fox double header week and NE/KC is next week. I think you have your weeks mixed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Kirby Jackson said: Oh man I’m not even sure if you are trolling at this point? 32.5 M > 29.5M go ahead and google it I'm old, please forgive me. What's the correct terminology these days? Mentally deficient? Intellectually challenged? pats fan? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Buffalo's win over Dallas opened the eyes of TV network executives. Then seeing that Bills v Cowboys was the highest rated Thanksgiving game for CBS since 1992 and most-watched regular season game on CBS since 2007 and thoughts of Bills being on TV got TV executives like... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Wonder if they would let us know during this game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Buddy Hix said: Damn! I was going to make the drive and be at work the next day. Hope it stays put! I have no vacation time left. So then you call in sick! LOL 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: Night game at the Big Ketchup Bottle? Hell yes. As bad as Kraft is doing, wonder how long they'll still keep the naming rights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 What other games are an option? I don't know how big this game would really be outside of Buffalo and Pitts? Houston & Tenn is a divisional game and could have divisional implications depending on what happens tonight (and next week). Looking at the schedule that week, I don't see anything else that may have playoff implications to it so I'd say there's a good chance it's one of those 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagon127 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, apuszczalowski said: What other games are an option? I don't know how big this game would really be outside of Buffalo and Pitts? Houston & Tenn is a divisional game and could have divisional implications depending on what happens tonight (and next week). Looking at the schedule that week, I don't see anything else that may have playoff implications to it so I'd say there's a good chance it's one of those 2 Seahawks vs. Panthers, but fox might want to keep it for a 4:25 slot to replace rams cowboys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 I would think the Panthers are out so that's not too big of a draw, Rams Cowboys is possible too I guess. Cowboys are going to take that division no matter how hard they try not too since no one else wants it. Depends on the Rams I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheektowaga Chad Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 The nfl might want to showcase 2 teams that are front runners for playoff spots that fans don't really know about But I could see the nfl play it safe with Cowboys rams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 (edited) One other vague piece of intel from my buddy who works for NBC... Dec. 15 is the day of NBC's big family holiday party in Manhattan, and he inferred they would want to cap the night off with a great game. Edited December 2, 2019 by jimmy10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted December 2, 2019 Author Share Posted December 2, 2019 13 minutes ago, apuszczalowski said: What other games are an option? I don't know how big this game would really be outside of Buffalo and Pitts? Houston & Tenn is a divisional game and could have divisional implications depending on what happens tonight (and next week). Looking at the schedule that week, I don't see anything else that may have playoff implications to it so I'd say there's a good chance it's one of those 2 Those teams don’t get ratings. No one cares about the Texans or Titans. The people in those cities are even pretty indifferent. If they don’t care the rest of the country won’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 I am on a flight earlier in the day and couldn’t make the 1 pm start time. So if it is flexed, then that means I can go! I’m actually hoping for a 4:25 flex though— getting too old to handle the late night games!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 3 hours ago, HappyDays said: Hm I think that will be a pretty boring game. I can see why the NFL would do that but Duck Hodges doesn't belong in primetime. but the Steelers have a national following and it’s a chance to introduce the bills to the playoff watching crowds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Seems like every time we think the bills have a shot to get flexed, something happens and it falls by the wayside. The Bills just never play on Sunday night football. I feel like somehow it won’t happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, JR in Pittsburgh said: I am on a flight earlier in the day and couldn’t make the 1 pm start time. So if it is flexed, then that means I can go! I’m actually hoping for a 4:25 flex though— getting too old to handle the late night games!! No chance.. Patriots/Chiefs are 4:25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted December 2, 2019 Author Share Posted December 2, 2019 8 minutes ago, jimmy10 said: One other vague piece of intel from my buddy who works for NBC... Dec. 15 is the day of NBC's big family holiday party in Manhattan, and he inferred they would want to cap the night off with a great game. Can I interest you in the Bucs at the Lions?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice_32 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Just now, CaptnCoke11 said: No chance.. Patriots/Chiefs are 4:25 Yep, it’s the perfect storm for the Bills to get flexed. Hopefully they announce it one way or another soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Kirby Jackson said: Can I interest you in the Bucs at the Lions?? I doubt anyone in Tampa or Detroit is interested in that game. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seven&nine Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, CaptnCoke11 said: No chance.. Patriots/Chiefs are 4:25 Wrong week. Pats play Cincy in week 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Doc Brown said: Surprised it's not the Titans and Texans. They are afraid Titans won't BUY enough views. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, seven&nine said: Wrong week. Pats play Cincy in week 15. Oh then ??♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp14150 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 31 minutes ago, apuszczalowski said: What other games are an option? I don't know how big this game would really be outside of Buffalo and Pitts? Houston & Tenn is a divisional game and could have divisional implications depending on what happens tonight (and next week). Looking at the schedule that week, I don't see anything else that may have playoff implications to it so I'd say there's a good chance it's one of those 2 Houston and Tennessee still play twice. Week 15 and week 17. week 17 Has a shot of being for the division. NBC doesn’t want it both times. houston loses tonight they are tied at 7-5. fox has double headerwerkend with rams st cowboys for 425 that FOX likely has protected from flexing. They have the rams next werk so they wouldn’t want them 2 weeks in a row. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyd415 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said: This is almost exactly like what I hear incompetent marketing people say as I wonder how they have a job. Anyone can read Wikipedia to get population figures. Marketing is about determination of those with likelihood to chose your product and reaching them. The market size for a nfl Game is likely viewers, not everyone with a pulse. London has 9 million people so is the idea that is a 9 million person market for the nfl? No. I included the definition of demographics for you, since you first feel as though it’s necessary to insult me, and second must lack basic reading comprehension skills. Nowhere did I say population=market. thus one would base the market on demographics and other variables(climate, other professional sports etc). How do you get population=market from my quote above?? If everyone was as incompetent as I the world would be a much better and more wealthy place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 2 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice_32 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 FLEXED! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Just announced love during snf. It's official 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capco Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 They got flexed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RiotAct Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 it’s happening!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Confirmed! Just announced on snf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Just announced on Sunday Night Football... it is flexed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say When... Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Al just announced it on SNF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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