Giants-Jaguars moves into the 4:25 window as NFL Week 11 schedule flex shifts Steelers-Eagles to 1
Week 11 game swap
The NFL announced Monday that Steelers-Eagles will move from the 4:25 p.m. ET CBS national window to the 1 p.m. ET regional window. Giants-Jaguars, originally set for the early-afternoon regional slot, will take its place late in the afternoon.
The league made the change to create a stronger national-window matchup. The shift also means CBS will not have to choose between Steelers-Eagles and Raiders-Broncos, both originally scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET.
Teams’ changing fortunes
Jacksonville has emerged as one of the league’s top Super Bowl contenders, while the Giants improved to 5-2-1 with Sunday’s win over Philadelphia. Those results have made both teams candidates for more national exposure.
More flex challenges ahead
The upcoming schedule includes three primetime games for the winless Los Angeles Chargers. A Week 10 Monday Night Football matchup against the Ravens cannot be flexed, while a Sunday Night Football game against the Patriots during Thanksgiving week limits the league’s options.
A Week 15 Thursday Night Football game against the 49ers could also be difficult to flex because the Rams are scheduled to play at home in SoFi Stadium that Sunday. Whether the NFL can or will adjust those games may become clearer in the coming weeks.
Key points
- Giants-Jaguars takes the 4:25 p.m. ET slot, while Steelers-Eagles moves to 1 p.m. ET.
- The Giants are 5-2-1, and Jacksonville is described as a top Super Bowl contender.
- Philadelphia has dropped to 2-7 amid quarterback challenges.
- The Chargers have three primetime games ahead, with flexing constraints on each matchup.