bigfootindy Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 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? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushypeaches Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 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 2 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GETTOTHE50 Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, 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 their sponsors wouldnt be too happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, 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? we need less of Dallas. They suck so hard. Kc plays the previous Monday night so two in a row for them 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo03 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Nope. When it's the main game at 4:25, it doesn't get flexed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of a K-Gun Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 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. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiamioh Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 No chance, probably biggest CBS game of the year. No way they let it go 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionC3 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 I believe CBS can protect one game a year and this is that game. It’s not getting flexed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sven233 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehfeuh57 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Thats da Romo game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro Nimbus Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 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. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Dude Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 2 hours ago, 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? 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 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Foothills Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 26 minutes ago, 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. 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 6 hours ago, aristocrat said: we need less of Dallas. They suck so hard. Kc plays the previous Monday night so two in a row for them 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 25 minutes ago, 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. Kind of funny when calling yourself America’s team alienates most of America, don’t you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 As has been said it is CBS's protected game. Can't be flexed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billznut Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 5 hours ago, 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. Flexing starts week #5. But yes, Bills/Chiefs will not be flexed to Sunday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 2 hours ago, MiltonWaddams said: Kind of funny when calling yourself America’s team alienates most of America, don’t you think? Fits in with "Moral Majority" and other marketing names. 1 hour ago, Billznut said: Flexing starts week #5. But yes, Bills/Chiefs will not be flexed to Sunday night. How soon before than want to flex starting week #2 completely screwing those who travel and need to take time off? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 (edited) Sheesh. How many prime time games do we really need? 1 or 2 were fun when we were literally never getting any but I don’t need more then we have now. Sunday at 1 is still real football to me. That’s the root feeling of connection with 99% of my Bills life. Wasting time before 1 getting excited for the Bills game. It’s cool that the league respects us enough to have a big time schedule but I don’t want/need another late game. Obviously I know this particular game isn’t at 1 anyway but the overall point is, we have plenty. Edited September 14, 2022 by Brianmoorman4jesus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Anyone mentioned yet that it can’t be flexed? im piling on,,, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 7 hours ago, CSBill said: 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. It kinda is a prime time game. The whole nation will be tuned into this one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 My bedtime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPoy88 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 I’m cool with the amount of night games they have already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 It won't get flexed as others have mentioned its a CBS protected game and their national game that day. I wouldn't want it flexed anyway. I love the fact that the Bills are getting national attention with prime time games but 1:00 on Sunday afternoon is still my favorite time for a Bills game to start. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills!Win! Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 We already have 2 December games that are TBD For being flexed. I’m good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Philly and Dallas are two of the biggest markets, plus teams are only allowed 5 primetime games and we're at that cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 8 hours ago, Limeaid said: How soon before than want to flex starting week #2 completely screwing those who travel and need to take time off? Even worse, next year when a Sunday game can be moved to Monday night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGFOOTspaceman Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Only flexing going on in week 5 is Josh Allen on the Chiefs logo mid-field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleezoid Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 3 hours ago, Rampage said: Philly and Dallas are two of the biggest markets, plus teams are only allowed 5 primetime games and we're at that cap. And Dak Prescott might be back for that game. I'm thinking unlikely, but if he heals quickly enough, he'll want to play that game. That would be a big storyline for a division rivalry game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir andrew Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 I miss all those 1 pm games. It means I'm not a wreck the next morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corta765 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Nope it is the national 4pm game and one of CBS jewel games this year. There is no way in sweet jesus they allow it moved after not getting it at 1 or 4 the last two years. 5 hours ago, Greg S said: It won't get flexed as others have mentioned its a CBS protected game and their national game that day. I wouldn't want it flexed anyway. I love the fact that the Bills are getting national attention with prime time games but 1:00 on Sunday afternoon is still my favorite time for a Bills game to start. I've come to realize the generation of us who are drought fans (born in 80s) got 100% spoiled in a terms of convenience with 1pm games lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of a K-Gun Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 12 minutes ago, corta765 said: Nope it is the national 4pm game and one of CBS jewel games this year. There is no way in sweet jesus they allow it moved after not getting it at 1 or 4 the last two years. I've come to realize the generation of us who are drought fans (born in 80s) got 100% spoiled in a terms of convenience with 1pm games lol. I'm bookmarking this post as the first and possibly last time anyone has referred to drought-era fans as "100% spoiled". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 8 minutes ago, Son of a K-Gun said: I'm bookmarking this post as the first and possibly last time anyone has referred to drought-era fans as "100% spoiled". Yeah, remember when we were so spoiled that it didn't matter whether we won or lost since there wasn't a snowball's chance in hell of making the playoffs? Good times indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corta765 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 18 minutes ago, Son of a K-Gun said: I'm bookmarking this post as the first and possibly last time anyone has referred to drought-era fans as "100% spoiled". I expect you to buy a brick at the new stadium plaza and put this on it haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airseven Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 (edited) Don't want to get smashed by the Chiefs in primetime. These games at Arrowhead are tiresome. Edited September 14, 2022 by Airseven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Just now, Airseven said: Don't want to get smashed by the Chiefs in primetime. These games at Arrowhead at incredibly tiresome. The Bills kicked their ass last season at Arrowhead in the regular season primetime game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 9 hours ago, Aussie Joe said: Anyone mentioned yet that it can’t be flexed? im piling on,,, You can say that again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 19 hours ago, 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 19 hours ago, GETTOTHE50 said: their sponsors wouldnt be too happy Yeah, but obviously there is some way around that, otherwise no game would ever be flexed, and yet clearly some have been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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