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NFL Flex Scheduling Faces Criticism Amid Rising Ratings

11/14/2025

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The NFL's flex scheduling began in 2006 to adjust prime-time games for better viewer experience.
Currently, flexing is limited to Weeks 12–17 for Monday Night Football and Weeks 14–16 for Thursday Night Football.
The Jets-Patriots game could not be flexed due to timing restrictions.
Prime Video's Thursday Night Football ratings rose 14% year over year.
Critics say better games should be prioritized, noting Seahawks-Rams and Broncos-Chiefs as examples.

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Story summary

The NFL's flex scheduling began in 2006 to adjust prime-time games for better viewer experience.
Currently, flexing is limited to Weeks 12–17 for Monday Night Football and Weeks 14–16 for Thursday Night Football.
The Jets-Patriots game could not be flexed due to timing restrictions.
Prime Video's Thursday Night Football ratings rose 14% year over year.
Critics say better games should be prioritized, noting Seahawks-Rams and Broncos-Chiefs as examples.