Is Bears/Patriots game eligible to be flexed?

[RIP#40]

Going to game and was planning to fly home same night until somebody mentioned that it could be flexed to a night game. Hoping that the Pats are already at their max for prime time games. Anybody know?

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Going to game and was planning to fly home same night until somebody mentioned that it could be flexed to a night game. Hoping that the Pats are already at their max for prime time games. Anybody know?

Unfortunately, the limit is 5-6 games (up to three teams are allowed to appear six times each), and the Pats only have 4.

OTOH, FOX has that game, and may have chosen to protect it from NBC's poaching (since they normally only get two Pats games a year).

 

[alamo]

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[RIP#40]

Unfortunately, the limit is 5-6 games (up to three teams are allowed to appear six times each), and the Pats only have 4.

OTOH, FOX has that game, and may have chosen to protect it from NBC's poaching (since they normally only get two Pats games a year).

Thanks, Seems likely that Fox would protect it.

 

[PincerPrice]

According to the NFL Flexible Scheduling guidelines, if it does get moved, we'll know 12 days prior to the game (Tuesday - 11/30)

I doubt it will get flexed due to the fact that the current scheduled game is PHI/DAL. Dallas is out of the playoff race, but it is a division game and Vick probably puts up decent TV numbers.

 

[Froob]

I believe the game is on CBS it's patriots @ bears. Remember its the away team's broadcasting channel that gets the game. Cbs=AFC Fox=NFC.

 

[Dufflebagz]

I believe the game is on CBS it's patriots @ bears. Remember its the away team's broadcasting channel that gets the game. Cbs=AFC Fox=NFC.

I think he may be right

Remember its the away team's broadcasting channel that gets the game. Cbs=AFC Fox=NFC.

I don't know about this part but I'm pretty sure this game is on CBS

 

[luvbrain]

I believe the game is on CBS it's patriots @ bears. Remember its the away team's broadcasting channel that gets the game. Cbs=AFC Fox=NFC.

This is what I thought. I hope it is on CBS. We only get Lions' game on Fox at 1

 

[alamo]

Yes, the game is in CHI so CBS has it.

A minute ago I posted Fox had protected it, then I deleted my post when I realized the network was wrong.

But from what I have read CBS has protected it and it will not be flexed.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Yes, the game is in CHI so CBS has it.

A minute ago I posted Fox had protected it, then I deleted my post when I realized the network was wrong.

But from what I have read CBS has protected it and it will not be flexed.

You're right, my bad.

OTOH, we can guess the Packers game ain't going anywhere.

 

[SVN]

Yes, the game is in CHI so CBS has it.

A minute ago I posted Fox had protected it, then I deleted my post when I realized the network was wrong.

But from what I have read CBS has protected it and it will not be flexed.

more nantz and simms i assume

 

[SoonerPatriot]

According to this the Bears have been informed none of their final 3 home games will be flexed.

Report: No Soldier Field flex games for the Bears | ProFootballTalk

 

[Uncle Rico]

Reiss:

" Tomorrow (Tuesday) is the deadline for the Patriots to find out whether their Dec. 12 game at Chicago -- a marquee game on the NFL schedule that week -- will be flexed out of its 1 p.m. ET kickoff. The game isn't likely to be flexed to 8:20 p.m., but a move to 4:15 p.m. ET seems like a reasonable possibility as it figures to be a CBS ratings draw and would reach more homes across the country."

Cleaning out the Patriots notebook - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

 

[Razor's Edge]

I wouldn't care at all if it got moved to 4:15pm, I prefer that slot, but NOT the 8:20, but all indications are it will stay @ 1:00

 

[juxtapoz15]

Reiss:

" Tomorrow (Tuesday) is the deadline for the Patriots to find out whether their Dec. 12 game at Chicago -- a marquee game on the NFL schedule that week -- will be flexed out of its 1 p.m. ET kickoff. The game isn't likely to be flexed to 8:20 p.m., but a move to 4:15 p.m. ET seems like a reasonable possibility as it figures to be a CBS ratings draw and would reach more homes across the country."

Cleaning out the Patriots notebook - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

As an out of towner I hope it gets moved to 4:15, right now I'm scheduled to see the Cin @ Pit game at 1PM. Does CBS even have the doubleheader for week 14?

 

[groundgame]

Goodell may appeal to CBS to have Pats/Bears game moved to 4:15 PM because louder stadium could help Jets,...I mean Bears.

 

[Froob]

Kinda crappy if they keep eagles-cowboys on SNF. Cowboys suck they shouldn't get anymore primetime games this year.

 

[The Dynasty]

This game is now a 4:15 start on CBS, no flex to Sunday Night. Per Reiss' twitter.

 

[Headcase]

This game is now a 4:15 start on CBS, no flex to Sunday Night. Per Reiss' twitter.

Ugh, I was really hoping that the afternoon soon would keep me at least a little warm!

SSDD

 

[PatsSox363804]

Just awesome. The Saints have a home game at 4 so this will probably be blacked out here. Guess its online or a bar for me.