The NFL has officially flexed its Week 11 schedule, moving the Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Giants matchup from 1 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 22, for a national broadcast on CBS. This change pushes the Pittsburgh Steelers’ game against the Philadelphia Eagles into the 1 p.m. slot on the same network. The adjustment places the division-leading Jags (6-2) and Giants (5-2-1) in the prime-time window, highlighting their strong start to the season while simultaneously altering the broadcast landscape for AFC North rivals.
A late-day slot shift impacts Steelers and Bengals as division races heat up.
The timing of the flex coincides with significant roster moves for Jacksonville, which acquired former Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Jessie Bates III from Atlanta earlier in the day. Meanwhile, the AFC North race remains tight, with the Steelers tied with the Bengals for first place. Pittsburgh will face Cincinnati in Week 10 for NBC’s Sunday Night Football, a crucial matchup that could define the division’s hierarchy before the Week 11 slate begins.
For the Bengals, the schedule presents a distinct advantage in Week 11, as they host the Washington Commanders on ESPN’s Monday Night Football. This prime-time slot offers Cincinnati a rest day advantage over the Steelers, who must play in the early afternoon. As the AFC contenders juggle these broadcast shifts, the strategic implications of rest and media exposure become critical factors in their respective divisional battles.
Source: Yahoo Sports
