A bit early, but Chiefs game flexed to Sunday night?

[bigfootindy]

Looking ahead, I was wondering what the Sunday night game is on week 6, when we play the Chiefs.  It’s Dallas-Philly, which at this rate would be a huge stinker.
 

According to the procedures here: https://www.nfl.com/schedules/flexible-scheduling-procedures there’s no reason it can’t be, flexing can start as early as week 5.

 

I know Jerruh (and CBS) may fight tooth and nail against it, but you have to think the NFL would want this in primetime. Anyone else agree?

 

[mushypeaches]

I don't see it happening - CBS would have already fought to have our game in their national 4:25 window - they're not giving it up to NBC

 

 

[GETTOTHE50]

  On 9/13/2022 at 11:10 PM, mushypeaches said:

I don't see it happening - CBS would have already fought to have our game in their national 4:25 window - they're not giving it up to NBC

 

 

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their sponsors wouldnt be too happy

[aristocrat]

  On 9/13/2022 at 11:08 PM, bigfootindy said:

Looking ahead, I was wondering what the Sunday night game is on week 6, when we play the Chiefs.  It’s Dallas-Philly, which at this rate would be a huge stinker.
 

According to the procedures here: https://www.nfl.com/schedules/flexible-scheduling-procedures there’s no reason it can’t be, flexing can start as early as week 5.

 

I know Jerruh (and CBS) may fight tooth and nail against it, but you have to think the NFL would want this in primetime. Anyone else agree?

 

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we need less of Dallas. They suck so hard. Kc plays the previous Monday night so two in a row for them 

[Buffalo03]

Nope. When it's the main game at 4:25, it doesn't get flexed

[Rc2catch]

I agree with the others, no way it’s moving. After the playoff game this is the number #1 game of the regular season probably for advertising. 

[Son of a K-Gun]

I believe CBS and Fox are allowed to “protect” one game on their schedule and Bills-Chiefs was the easy pick.  Was discussed a bunch at schedule release time.

[billsfanmiamioh]

No chance, probably biggest CBS game of the year. No way they let it go

[SectionC3]

I believe CBS can protect one game a year and this is that game.  It’s not getting flexed. 

[sven233]

Yeah....not happening.  I believe networks can protect up to 2 games per season.  While we don't know what games they are for sure, I would bet quite a bit that this game is one of those protected games.  It is the biggest regular season game of the season.  No way a network would voluntarily give it away to another network.

[ehfeuh57]

Thats da Romo game

[Taro Nimbus]

Two things.    One, they don’t start flexing games until around week 13.  And two, there is no chance in hell they take away the Cowboys and Eagles.  Eagles are front runners in that division and the Cowboys get coverage no matter what.  

[Niagara Dude]

  On 9/13/2022 at 11:08 PM, bigfootindy said:

Looking ahead, I was wondering what the Sunday night game is on week 6, when we play the Chiefs.  It’s Dallas-Philly, which at this rate would be a huge stinker.
 

According to the procedures here: https://www.nfl.com/schedules/flexible-scheduling-procedures there’s no reason it can’t be, flexing can start as early as week 5.

 

I know Jerruh (and CBS) may fight tooth and nail against it, but you have to think the NFL would want this in primetime. Anyone else agree?

 

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I prefer it stays the same time,  not interested in night games that finish at close to midnight. I like my Sunday afternoon games and hate waiting all day

[Sierra Foothills]

  On 9/14/2022 at 1:13 AM, Taro Nimbus said:

Two things.    One, they don’t start flexing games until around week 13.  And two, there is no chance in hell they take away the Cowboys and Eagles.  Eagles are front runners in that division and the Cowboys get coverage no matter what.  

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Yep. Dallas is the 5th largest US metro area... Philly is number 8.

 

Even if it was flexible, they would not flex from this game between traditional NFC East rivals who both reside in large markets.

 

[CSBill]

It should be, but probably not--all the reason mentioned above.

 

Which is too bad, because Josh Allen seem to always be at his best in prime time games.

[Saxum]

  On 9/13/2022 at 11:13 PM, aristocrat said:

we need less of Dallas. They suck so hard. Kc plays the previous Monday night so two in a row for them 

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Like when Pat(hetic)s are playing people love watch when Dallass plays - Having them get their butts handed to them is very popular.

NFL has almost become like professional wrestling with rigged zebras and bad guys.

[MiltonWaddams]

  On 9/14/2022 at 5:19 AM, Limeaid said:

 

Like when Pat(hetic)s are playing people love watch when Dallass plays - Having them get their butts handed to them is very popular.

NFL has almost become like professional wrestling with rigged zebras and bad guys.

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Kind of funny when calling yourself America’s team alienates most of America, don’t you think?

[GunnerBill]

As has been said it is CBS's protected game. Can't be flexed.

[Billznut]

  On 9/14/2022 at 1:13 AM, Taro Nimbus said:

Two things.    One, they don’t start flexing games until around week 13.  And two, there is no chance in hell they take away the Cowboys and Eagles.  Eagles are front runners in that division and the Cowboys get coverage no matter what.  

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Flexing starts week #5. 
 

But yes, Bills/Chiefs will not be flexed to Sunday night. 

[Saxum]

  On 9/14/2022 at 5:45 AM, MiltonWaddams said:

Kind of funny when calling yourself America’s team alienates most of America, don’t you think?

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Fits in with "Moral Majority" and other marketing names.

  On 9/14/2022 at 6:53 AM, Billznut said:

Flexing starts week #5. 
 

But yes, Bills/Chiefs will not be flexed to Sunday night. 

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How soon before than want to flex starting week #2 completely screwing those who travel and need to take time off?