Pats/Bills moved to 4:25

[Patsrock]

According to Ian Rapoport on twitter

 

[Archeryaddict12]

Showed on NBC to as 4:25 game.

 

[Jackson 2]

This league certainly is considerate of the fans who attend the games, isn't it?

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

Sucks.......

 

[Shockt327]

I love this idea by the NFL. Wk 17 used to be when teams sat their QBs/starters if they were heading to the playoffs. Now the NFL is trying to make stuff like that that more difficult on coaches. No free rides.

For example, they moved it so that NE and Den both play at the same time. Neither team will know the who is getting the #1 seed; so they both need to go out and play tough for it, just in case.

 

[Patsrock]

I love this idea by the NFL. Wk 17 used to be when teams sat their QBs/starters if they were heading to the playoffs. Now the NFL is trying to make stuff like that that more difficult on coaches. No free rides.

For example, they moved it so that NE and Den both play at the same time. Neither team will know the who is getting the #1 seed; so they both need to go out and play tough for it, just in case.

And makes Cincy and Colts at 1pm have to play ful too

 

[resdubwhite]

same result. Doesn't matter.

crush em Tommy.

 

[Rob0729]

At least it forces the Broncos to play the game for real unless they don't give a crap of HFA throughout the playoffs.

 

[Tunescribe]

This league certainly is considerate of the fans who attend the games, isn't it?

I'm sure these time changes mess with some people's travel plans enough to prevent their attending. I mean, that's only a week's notice.

 

[Patsrock]

This league certainly is considerate of the fans who attend the games, isn't it?

Well anyone who has tickets fir any NFL game in week 17 knows or should know that all games are subject to change. And the change will be known 6 days out. I would think after 8 seasons of this it wouldn't be an issue anymore.

 

[mgcolby]

This league certainly is considerate of the fans who attend the games, isn't it?

They are being considerate to those who attend the games. If the Pats lose at 1pm on Sunday the paying fans in Denver will be treated to a meaningless game with their starters spectating from the sidelines.

 

[Tunescribe]

Well anyone who has tickets fir any NFL game in week 17 knows or should know that all games are subject to change. And the change will be known 6 days out. I would think after 8 seasons of this it wouldn't be an issue anymore.

You make a fair enough point, but it still sucks for those of us who prefer 1 o'clock kickoffs (especially this time of year).

 

[CelticPatriot]

Was hoping the Broncos were on early (with Colts and Bengals) means we could rest the starters if the results allowed it

 

[Deus Irae]

Well anyone who has tickets fir any NFL game in week 17 knows or should know that all games are subject to change. And the change will be known 6 days out. I would think after 8 seasons of this it wouldn't be an issue anymore.

It's always going to be an issue for the attendees. The league just doesn't care, because TV ratings are what matters most.

 

[Patsrock]

It's always going to be an issue for the attendees. The league just doesn't care, because TV ratings are what matters most.

It sucks for fans but if you have tickets expect the change is going to happen. Plan accordingly.

 

[PATRlOT]

I love this idea by the NFL. Wk 17 used to be when teams sat their QBs/starters if they were heading to the playoffs. Now the NFL is trying to make stuff like that that more difficult on coaches. No free rides.

For example, they moved it so that NE and Den both play at the same time. Neither team will know the who is getting the #1 seed; so they both need to go out and play tough for it, just in case.

I'm hoping Denver rests their guys in hope for a loss

 

[Archeryaddict12]

I'm hoping Denver rests their guys in hope for a loss

Doubt it. They know if they lose and we win, we get HFA.

 

[woolster22]

I actually like it. Going to the game with the family, also going to show concert with the family at White River Junction the night before. Should allow time for proper tailgating (I cook for a living...)

 

[mgteich]

Oh, they care about HFA.

I would note that they will now be almost forced to have Manning play and add to his stat totals.

At least it forces the Broncos to play the game for real unless they don't give a crap of HFA throughout the playoffs.

 

[Deus Irae]

It sucks for fans but if you have tickets expect the change is going to happen. Plan accordingly.

We're talking hundreds of dollars if you're traveling to the game, and there are some things that you just can't change.