NFL Thursday Night Football Flex
NFL makes unprecedented change to flex a Thursday Night Football game, swapping Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals with Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers due to team preparation differences. This decision could impact playoff standings and ratings.
Key Points
- Unprecedented flexing of a Thursday Night Football game in NFL history
- Broncos and Chargers occupy playoff spots and could benefit from the schedule change
- Decision could have significant implications on playoff seeding and ratings
Pros
- Potential improvement in team performance due to better preparation time for Broncos and Chargers
- Opportunity for higher ratings with a matchup between two playoff-contending teams
Cons
- Disruption in original schedule for Browns and Bengals
- Concerns about player fatigue and injuries with shorter preparation time