SNF @ Baltimore - Do You Think We'll Get Flexed Out?

JMarr · Dec 10, 2013

Re: SNF @ Baltimore - Do You Think We'll Get Flexed Out?l

Patsrock said:
Bears-Eagles now SNF.

What a joke, although it probably has little to do with the Pats, who consistently provide more entertaining games than anyone else. And people who think the Pats are done without Gronk are just ig-nunt.

The Ratbirds just stink, period, and won't make the playoffs (although they'll play the Pats like it's their super bowl). The Bears looked like a juggernaught last night--only problem being that they were playing against a high school-caliber defense. I'll be shocked if they make the playoffs, especially now that Rodgers is back for GB. Both the Eagles and Bears probably revert to their usual [inconsistent] selves this week and NBC might want to change it back again, lol.

Wheelman · Dec 10, 2013

I don't remember who mentioned it last season. But it has something to do with the best ratings. And if I remember correctly, Chicago and Philly markets are both top 5 in the NFL for ratings.

Froob · Dec 10, 2013

newenglandsports11 said:
Word out of NY is that CBS got Pats-Ravens back for the fiasco with Broncos-Chiefs. Story is CBS protected the game (Broncos-Chiefs) originally but the NFL promised CBS reparations in this game and they took it. So NBC flexed under the premise that it was a better matchup when in reality, CBS is just getting their end of the deal fulfilled. Riveting stuff!

HAS to be because this game would have had huge ratings. so pissed was looking forward to watching this on nbc now have to beg to get work off ugh...bears arent even going to make the playoffs. ..

SVN · Dec 10, 2013

Bears-Eagles flexed into prime time Week 16 | ProFootballTalk

PatsSox363804 · Dec 10, 2013

Wheelman said:
I don't remember who mentioned it last season. But it has something to do with the best ratings. And if I remember correctly, Chicago and Philly markets are both top 5 in the NFL for ratings.

They are the 3 (Chicago) and 4 (Philly) media markets, period, and both draw huge football ratings. No doubt it will draw big numbers but so would the Pats vs Ravens. As I said before though, I'm glad they flexed it out. I hate night games and I really hate night games in places like Baltimore.

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RhodyPatriot · Dec 10, 2013

SVN said:
Bears-Eagles flexed into prime time Week 16 | ProFootballTalk

That cheer you hear coming from Foxborough is from the players and coaching staff. They're back home from Baltimore and in their own beds watching the 4th qtr of the Bears/Eagles game.

PatsWickedPissah · Dec 10, 2013

jmt57 said:
Wow, I'm really surprised by this.

First off the Pats-Ravens game is not a dud; both teams would be in the playoffs if the season ended today. Has a game ever been flexed out of SNF when that was the situation between those two clubs, other than in week 17?

More surprisingly is the replacement. To me if it was going to be flexed out, Indy-KC or New Orleans-Carolina made a lot more sense (though as pointed out previously, it was doubtful that they would put the same two teams on SNF in the span of three weeks).

In theory flex scheduling is done to get a better game, but consider the current combined records of the teams involved:

19-7 -- Saints-Panthers

18-8 -- Chiefs-Colts

17-9 -- Patriots-Ravens

13-11 -- Bears-Eagles

While I can somewhat see the argument that a win or loss to Chicago or Philly is more critical than it is to the Pats, Chiefs or Colts, it's still a head-scratcher in my opinion. I don't see enough of a need to change all the logistics for those going to the game.

I'm waiting for Joker's post where he explains how it's a plot by Roger Goodell to destroy the Pats and promote the Jets. Getting my 'Like" button ready.

Robdude · Dec 10, 2013

When I first replied in this post i really didn't think there was a chance of this game being moved. I am glad it is, I hate night games also. The things that seems silly to me is if Chicago and Philli were the bigger markets the entire time then why weren't they scheduled to be the night game the entire time? I guess it is because there was no gaurantee they would both still be in the play off picture but still. If they are the bigger draw

Ivan · Dec 10, 2013

Good call by the OP, when he posted it i didn't see it happening. NE-Baltimore is a good match-up every year, and I really didn't see them bumping last year's AFCCG teams.

FreeTedWilliams · Dec 11, 2013

OK, now this makes sense......

Report: Obscure broadcast contract term drove Week 16 flex decision | ProFootballTalk

Like the rest of you I was wondering why such a great match-up was pulled from SNF. According to PFT, if they didn't give this game back to CBS, the NFL would have been stuck with only being able to pull a game from FOX in week 17. doubling the chances that they would be showing a completely meaningless game. Because they gave this game back to CBS, the NFL is now free to pull whatever game they want for the final week (more than likley a battle between two teams in the same division for the divisoin title.

FortressX · Dec 11, 2013

FreeTedWilliams said:
OK, now this makes sense......

Report: Obscure broadcast contract term drove Week 16 flex decision | ProFootballTalk

Like the rest of you I was wondering why such a great match-up was pulled from SNF. According to PFT, if they didn't give this game back to CBS, the NFL would have been stuck with only being able to pull a game from FOX in week 17. doubling the chances that they would be showing a completely meaningless game. Because they gave this game back to CBS, the NFL is now free to pull whatever game they want for the final week (more than likley a battle between two teams in the same division for the divisoin title.

Other than gambling on Jets / Dolphins being in the mix at week 17 what AFC game would be exciting and get Ratings ?

Rob0729 · Dec 11, 2013

FortressX said:
Other than gambling on Jets / Dolphins being in the mix at week 17 what AFC game would be exciting and get Ratings ?

I am thinking they are making room for Ravens/Bengals where the Bengals could be playing for a bye and the Ravens could be playing for that 6th playoff spot. And it could be a preview of the game the next week in the Wild Card round with the Ravens going back to Cincy.

Banjo · Dec 11, 2013

Oh well. Hopefully CBS airs it in my market (New York). I do not want to be stuck watching the terrible Giants. Might be the RedZone channel for me...

Kontradiction · Dec 11, 2013

Sciz said:
Officially flexed to 4:25

https://twitter.com/patriots/status/410469804395335681

Excellent. I'll be heading out to the bars before this one to watch the 1:00 games. I'll probably be hammered by the time the Ravens game is over. Whenever we play them, I always end up drinking a little too much for one reason or another.

FortressX · Dec 11, 2013

Looking at the schedule again I am noticing Ravens/Lions is the MNF week 15 game.
I think NBC is afraid of Ravens fatigue.

ctpatsfan77 · Dec 13, 2013

Why did they flex out Pats-Ravens again?

As a PFT commenter put it:

Good thing the Patriots and Ravens play next sunday ni…oh wait no, they were flexed out of it.

Way to go NFL

Oh, and some bonus Manning love:

Watches Peyton click his heels together while mumbling:

“There’s no place like Dome….there’s no place like Dome…”

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...atriots-control-in-afc-playoff-race/#comments

PatsDeb · Dec 13, 2013

Re: Why did they flex out Pats-Ravens again?

LOL. Can they flex it back once they've moved it? I wanted the later game as I have tickets to a concert that afternoon. Now I am going to miss at least half the game and will have to run to a bar showing it to see the other half.

SVN · Dec 13, 2013

Re: Why did they flex out Pats-Ravens again?

Report: Obscure broadcast contract term drove Week 16 flex decision | ProFootballTalk

Kontradiction · Dec 13, 2013

Re: Why did they flex out Pats-Ravens again?

Who cares? I'd rather the game be during the day anyway so I can sleep that night.

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