THE NFL has announced a major change to its broadcast schedule for Week 9.
Commissioner Roger Goodell and Co have the ability to ‘flex’ games – changing who plays on TV.
It is to get the most viewers watching the best teams and in-form players on primetime slots.
In NFL Week 9, the Jacksonville Jaguars were scheduled to play at the Philadelphia Eagles.
This was meant to be the 8.20pm EST kickoff for NBC‘s Sunday Night Football.
But the Jaguars are 2-5 for the 2024-25 season, despite a 32-16 win over the New England Patriots last time out.
And the Eagles have been far from their usual impressive selves, despite a 4-2 record.
Now, the Indianapolis Colts will head to the Minnesota Vikings for the late Sunday slot.
Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsowrth with be on the call from the booth.
The Eagles against Jaguars game with be heading back to a 4.05pm EST start.
That showdown will be aired on CBS.
“Flex!,” announced NFL Insider Tom Pelissero on X.
“The Week 9 Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings game will move to Sunday Night Football on NBC.
“The Jacksonville Jaguars at Philadelphia Eagles game will be played at 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS.”
Fans weren’t all happy with the news of the move on social media.
And NFL viewers vented their frustration, calling for a different game to be flexed instead.
NFL head coach annual salaries
1. Andy Reid – Chiefs – $20 million
2. Sean Payton – Broncos – $18 million
=3. Mike Tomlin – Steelers – $16 million
=3. Jim Harbaugh – Chargers – $16 million
5. Sean McVay – Rams – $15 million
6. Kyle Shanahan – 49ers – $14 million
7. John Harbaugh – Ravens – $12 million
=8. Dan Campbell – Lions – $11 million
=8. Sean McDermott – Bills – $11 million
10. Mike MacDonald – Seahawks – $10 million
They wanted the in-form Detroit Lions against rivals the Green Bay Packers on the late evening slot.
One said: “That’s not even a good game.”
Another added: “lions packers not being flexed is a crime.”
A third commented: “Should have been Packers Lions.”
That would have seen the Packers take on their NFC North rivals, the Lions.
The Lions lead the division at 5-1, with the Vikings also at 5-1, and the Packers at 5-2, shortly behind.
Even the Bears at 4-2 are not out of the NFC North title hunt.
Sam Darnold will lead his Minnesota Vikings against the Indianapolis Colts on SNF[/caption]
