With recent changes to the NFL’s scheduling rules, the ability for the league to flex games around the schedule comes much earlier than it has in previous seasons. With a prime time game coming up that no longer looks particularly…
Christopher Gates of Daily Norseman writes that the Minnesota Vikings' Week 8 game against the Detroit Lions could potentially be flexed to Sunday Night Football. The NFL might consider replacing the scheduled matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders, especially after Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts suffered a season-ending injury.
However, Gates notes key obstacles exist for the switch. The NFL requires 12 days of advance notice to flex games, meaning an immediate decision is necessary. Additionally, league scheduling rules require one divisional matchup to remain in a Sunday noon window, while Minnesota and Detroit are already scheduled for Sunday Night Football in Week 15.
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