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NFL Flexes Week 6: 49ers-Buccaneers Game Time Shifted

9/30/2025

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Summary

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The NFL flexed Week 6, moving the San Francisco 49ers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1:00 p.m. ET to 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS, September 29, 2025.
The New England Patriots vs. New Orleans Saints shifts from 4:25 p.m. ET to 1:00 p.m. ET.
The changes reflect performance and playoff implications and constitute the first flex of the 2025 season.

History

Historical Context

The NFL implemented flexible scheduling in 2006 to enhance viewer engagement by allowing networks to adjust game times based on team performance. This strategy aimed to feature more competitive matchups, significantly impacting ratings. By 2021, the system expanded to include Monday Night Football, reflecting the league's ongoing efforts to adapt to audience preferences and maintain its status as the most-watched sports league in the U.S.

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Story summary

The NFL flexed Week 6, moving the San Francisco 49ers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1:00 p.m. ET to 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS, September 29, 2025.
The New England Patriots vs. New Orleans Saints shifts from 4:25 p.m. ET to 1:00 p.m. ET.
The changes reflect performance and playoff implications and constitute the first flex of the 2025 season.

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